Game-based learning may take various forms—purposeful play in the classroom, game-like approaches to curriculum design, even school-sponsored esports competitions. Whatever it looks like on the ...

Studies have shown that educational board games can improve academic performance and increase retention of information. They’re also a great way to build social and communication skills.

Board games, on the other hand, allow families to connect with each other and foster traits of strong families like positive communication, successful management of stress, and commitment to each ...

Computer games may be perceived more as promoters of mayhem than serious subject matter, but they have the potential to teach children rich content, critical academic skills for literacy and math ...

Play is often associated with childhood, yet its benefits extend beyond early development. Playing games provides a powerful relaxation, creativity, and emotional balance. Whether digital or ...

Dec. 14, 2005 — -- More research is needed to determine what effect video games, computer software and DVDs that are marketed as educational have on very young children, according to a report ...

Playing board games may offer valuable benefits to people with autism, ... Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the Head of Content for the climate change education start-up, ...

Talk about a monopoly! Park Slope’s only board game cafe celebrated its grand opening last week, giving gamers young and old a chance to sip espresso as they play any one of more than 200 titles, ...