The world of board games is vast, rich, and, above all, incredibly fun. It’s not just about rolling dice or moving pieces; it’s about sparking creativity, kindling strategy, and weaving a tapestry of stories and experiences. For elementary school students...
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Getting Started
7 Games to Start Your Club Board Game Collection
Educator’s Guide to Starting a Board Game Club
There’s no denying the countless benefits of board games and by extension board game clubs. From developing critical thinking and strategy to encouraging social interaction and patience, tabletop gaming will teach lessons that carry you through life. As an...
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Board Game Design Lab
The makers of Dungeons & Dragons offer resources for educators to use for many age groups to use in the classrooms to enhance lessons, for afterschool clubs, and beyond!
Board Game Design Lab
The Board Game Design Lab was started in 2016 with one main goal in mind: to help designers create great games that people love. They provide all sorts of resources to help you become a better designer who creates better games. Use these resources to assist students...
The Story Engine: Lesson Plans & Activity Sheets
In addition to selling a deck of cards that helps create thousands of creative writing ideas on demand, The Story Engine also provides free-to-print resources, including the base deck of cards, lesson plans, and activity...
MagiKids
Free Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Cards & Lesson Plans MagiKids is a non-profit organization that provides free Magic: the Gathering (Magic) playing cards and resources to help teach students the world’s most popular trading card game. Magic has many benefits,...
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