It’s Friday night. The pizza boxes are empty, the movie has ended, and now everyone is staring at each other. The kids are winding up, and you are winding down. You need an activity that is engaging, requires zero setup, and won’t destroy the living room. Enter the classic sleepover staple: Truth or Dare. But … Read more
The Ultimate List of Would You Rather Questions for Families You know what? Silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes, it’s just awkward. We have all been there. You are sitting around the dinner table, or maybe you are trapped in the car for a three-hour drive, and the only sound is the tapping of thumbs on … Read more
Executive function skills are the invisible superpowers that help students succeed, not just academically, but in life. These cognitive abilities include planning, focus, flexibility, self-control, and working memory. The challenge? Traditional teaching methods often struggle to develop these crucial skills effectively. The solution is simpler than you think: games. You don’t need expensive technology or … Read more
Sensory Says: A Multi-Sensory Twist on Simon Says Sensory Says is a fresh, neurodiversity-affirming take on the classic game Simon Says. Designed to engage children through a full range of sensory experiences, it supports regulation, attention, body awareness, and emotional literacy, while still being playful and accessible. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in … Read more
Games Like Simon Says: Fun, Focused, and Full of Learning If you’ve ever played Simon Says with your child, you’ll know how brilliantly simple it is. One adult gives a command “Simon says, touch your toes!” and the children follow it, but only if it begins with “Simon says.” Miss that detail, and you’re out. … Read more
Social Understanding Play: Building Social Skills Through Structured Activities Social understanding play is a fantastic way to help kids learn how to be social, understand their feelings, and interact with others. It’s all about doing structured activities, but also letting kids respond in their own way. This way, kids can build their social skills at … Read more
Road Trip Word Games: Making Every Mile Count Transform tedious car rides into engaging learning experiences with these time-tested word games that are perfect for developing your child’s language skills. Whether you’re heading across town or across the country, these interactive word games strengthen vocabulary, boost critical thinking, and create lasting family memories—all while keeping … Read more
Using Immersive Games to Enhance Literacy I was recently talking to our speech therapist about a project I was involved with in 2011. This was with Tim Ryland who has sadly passed away. The Nurturing narrative event was held in partnership with the Kent CAT (Communication and Assistive Technology Team). I looked it up to … Read more
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