Category: Games

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: 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 2018

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 […]

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, tired […]

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, […]

Marbotic Smart Letters and Numbers Review: Tech Toys With A Soul (and Major Fun Factor!)

The Product Marbotic offers wooden letters and numbers that work with six apps (free with the purchase of the letter and number blocks), which together allow your child to practice number- and letter-recognition, addition, subtraction, tens […]

We Got the First Taste of the Delectable “Hoagie” Game…and It Really Is the Perfect Sandwich Game!

Product Review for the Card Game “Hoagie”: A Game of Sandwich Building Skill!Our family is slightly competitive in nature and when it comes to card games, nothing is more enticing! So, when we received “Hoagie” in […]

7 Gaming Computer Models for Toddlers through Teens

Gaming is for everyone. There is a gaming computer out there to suit everyone too. Whether you’re a toddler or an adult, studies suggest that gaming improves basic skills like problem solving, memory and decision making. […]

7 Superb Shape Sorters to Engage Your Little One

We all remember our favorite childhood toy or toys. Perhaps it was a telephone with googling eyes, or a toy vacuum so you could “help” with chores. We never realized that many of the toys we played […]

7 Thrilling Room Escape Games for Crazy Cognitive Fun

In many cities and places around the country, room escape games are becoming more and more popular. The concept is simple: a group of players is trapped in a room, usually with some sort of danger […]

7 Mickey Mouse Games for Disney Family Fun

Mickey Mouse has been delighting children of all ages for generations. I was a fan of Mickey Mouse and all of his friends when I was a child. In fact, I still am. And now I […]

7 Brilliant Battleship Games to Develop Logic and Critical Thinking Skills

Let me start off by saying I am not a logical thinker, nor am I strategic, and I blame my parents for this because they never introduced me to battleship games while I was growing up. The […]