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Board Games Spark Play-Based Learning While Inspiring Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

From classics to original creations, board games have much to offer regarding learning. Almost any game will encourage the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and specific games help players to hone in on particular skills or topics. By exploring local resources for playing games, creating new games, and digging into the history of games, families can maximize the educational potential of a great family pastime!

Category: Games Tags: Board Games, Creative Free Play, critical thinking skills, Games, problem solving

The Benefits of Chess

Playing Chess as Educational Enrichment for Kids Research shows that, when played from a young age, chess can be beneficial to a child’s learning and development. The game requires the use of high-order thinking skills, such as weighing actions and consequences, and helps players practice decision making. The Susan Polgar Foundation offers a page of information on this topic. If your child is interested in learning to play chess or is in… Read More

Category: Suggested Activity Tags: Chess, Games

100 Links (Spring/Summer 2011)

100 Links (Spring/Summer 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing of online resource that are educational and entertaining! Where are these links? Hilltown Families Del.ici.ous Page! This icon can be found at the top of our site,… Read More

Category: 100 Links, Ecology, Economy, Education, Entertainment, Family, Food, Health, History, Homeschooling, Links, Northampton, Resources, Science, Video Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Links, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching

100 Links (Winter/Spring 2011)

100 Links (Winter/Spring 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below. Where are these links? You won’t find them on your blog… Read More

Category: 100 Links, Education, Homeschooling Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching

100 Links (Fall 2010/Winter 2011)

100 Links (Fall 2010/Winter 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below. Where are these links? You won’t find them on your… Read More

Category: 100 Links, Education, Homeschooling, Resources Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching

100 Links (Summer/Fall 2010)

100 Links (Summer/Fall 2010) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below. Where are these links? You won’t find them on your blog… Read More

Category: 100 Links, Resources Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching

Q&A: What’s Your Favorite Family Card Game?

QUESTION AND ANSWERS Playing card games on these lazy summer days with the family create great memories! What’s your favorite family card game to play with your kids? Jennifer Page responds: When I was a kid my brother and I played Spit a lot. It’s a 2-person game, but would be fun for family tournaments. Angie Gregory responds: Uno is always a go-to. And now my oldest is enjoying Set (which is… Read More