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Category: Games
Indoor Party Games For Kids
If you’ve ever hosted an indoor birthday party, you know the key to success is having activities planned to keep the children occupied. (It also does wonders to keep you and other parents sane as well.) […]
11 Classic Board Games The Entire Family Will Enjoy
In our fast-paced world, it’s often hard to slow down and take the time to really engage with friends and family. We know we ought to do it, but the demands of work, school activities and […]
17 of the Best Board Games for Kids Who Spend Too Much Time Online
There was a time when the greatest new games could not be bought with a click from the App Store. There was a time when gaming was not a pursuit of lone children with poor posture, […]
11 of the Most Popular Video Games for Kids and Young Gamers
Video games and especially video games for kids can be quite a fiery topic. Do they enhance intelligence? Are they too violent? Do kids spend too much time in front of the television? While there is […]
7 Great Word Games For Your ESL Classroom
Games aren’t only for fun and learning outside of the classroom. The right board game can be a great learning tool in your class this upcoming school year as well. This is true both in […]
4 Low-Tech Games To Keep Your Kids Occupied
Each day across the world, there’s a battle going on – fought household by household. It’s waged by adults wanting their children to get off the screens and back into the real world. Children resist, usually […]
9 Sets of Multiplication Flash Cards For Engaging Math Practice
Using flash cards, including multiplication flash cards has long been accepted as a simple, yet effective way to teach children skills that require memorization. Flash cards use repetition to teach a skill and increase recall and […]
Fractus Giveaway #1: Summer Game Giveaway
We at Fractus Learning are excited to announce our first prize giveaway. These games should provide some time away from the electronic screens this summer. The details are below: [giveaway height=1400 id=1049860] Good luck! Giveaways
An Epic Guide To The History of Board Games
History Of Board Games What is the first board game you can remember playing? What is your favorite board game? Is it Monopoly, Chinese Checkers, Chess, Risk, or a more ancient game like Backgammon or Snakes […]
Best Nerf Bows and Guns For Your Kids In 2019
Looking for a way to get the children out of the house and playing outside this summer? While tag and kick-the-can are great games, one parental secret passed down over the years is almost foolproof – […]
11 Horse Toys Kids Will Love
From plastic figurines to the classic rocking horse, horse toys have long been a favorite for children of all ages. Nothing inspires imaginative play like riding a rocking horse and pretending you’re in a rodeo, or […]
This Year EVERYONE Is Invited to MineCon
We tend to have a bit of a Minecraft crush around Fractus Learning HQ. Part of this crush is because we love playing the game with our kids; part of it is because readers seem to […]
How Minecraft Can Foster a Love of Reading
More and more educators are finding success using gaming for education. Minecraft, in particular, has shown its ability to be a game that’s both engaging and potentially educational. For starters, the game allows players to think […]
15 of the Best Beach Ball Options for Seaside Summertime Fun
Summer has come, which can only mean one thing… It’s time to find a nice cool spot by the water to soak up the sun. Whether you’re heading to the nearest beach or relaxing out back […]
9 Power Ranger Toys and Games for Mighty Morphin Fun
Power Rangers and Power Ranger Toys are truly a blast from the past. The phenomenon started in 1993 with the release of the television show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which told the story of five teenagers chosen […]
8 of the Best LEGO Police Sets for Kid Cops
Play is important- as parents and educators, we know this is true. Imaginative, immersive play is most important, where children make up their own stories and scenes. LEGO holds the top spot for interactive toys that […]
7 Brilliant Bike Games for BMX Boys and Racing Girls
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike!” Some kids really love to ride their bike — so much so that it’s a surprise they haven’t sprouted wheels and handlebars! Wether riding […]
The Rise of the Fidget Spinner: What, Where, When, and How
Anyone outside of the education realm, or who does not regularly interact with children, might assume that a fidget spinner is some sort of spaceship contraption or an obscure item found on the shelves of a […]
Using Friendly Academic Competition as a Way to Boost Student Engagement in Social Studies Education
Often when educators, parents, or administrators think of a “competitive” student, they’re probably more likely to envision someone in a physical-education class than a student of history. The image, sadly of a toned and seasoned athlete, […]
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