Checkmate: Transform Your Homeschool With Gameschooling

Checkmate: Transform Your Homeschool With Gameschooling
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As parents, you already know the power of playing games—they teach patience, reinforce how to take turns, help kids practice winning and losing with grace, and strengthen family bonds.

Many homeschoolers have tapped into the power of playing games during school. And, guess what? Gameschooling—using games as a learning tool—is one of the best ways to motivate kids to learn and to help them retain more of what they’ve learned, for longer periods of time.

What is Gameschooling?

Simply put, gameschooling is the act of incorporating board and card games into your lesson plans on a regular basis.
Karen Doll
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Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com
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