I am a middle school teacher. During my lunch period two times a week I run a board game club for students. Many people have asked me for suggestions for how to start a club for students in their own schools. After giving it some thought, here are my suggestions for successfully engaging students in… Continue reading Tips for Starting a Board Game Club for Students
Category: General Gaming
Great Games for Two
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and rather than going out, why not spend the evening bonding over a game? Every year my husband and I spend Valentine's Day playing board games together. It is a nice and quiet evening, and we get to spend quality time doing something we love. Here are some… Continue reading Great Games for Two
New Year’s Eve: Highs and Lows
As we reach the end of 2018, I wanted to share some of my highs and lows in gaming this year. It has been a great year for me as far as gaming goes, and I am excited to see what 2019 will bring for my blog as I continue to work towards a consistent… Continue reading New Year’s Eve: Highs and Lows
Games I am Thankful for This Year
For some, it may seem odd to have specific games that they are thankful for. After all they are just games, but the impact that they can have can vary greatly. I wanted to share five games that I am thankful for this year due to the impact that they have had in one way… Continue reading Games I am Thankful for This Year
Adventurers League at Gamehole Con
Over the past weekend, I played over 30 hours of Adventurers League at Gamehole Con. It was the first time since the season 8 rules have come out that I have played in organized play, and a large portion of that was because it is one of the main things to do at Gamehole Con.… Continue reading Adventurers League at Gamehole Con
Overview of Gamehole Con 2018
Yesterday we got home from our yearly excursion to Gamehole Con in Madison Wisconsin. Despite it's smaller size, I can honestly say that it is my favorite convention that we go to yearly. There are a variety of reasons for this, but mostly because it feels like a bunch of friends getting together to play… Continue reading Overview of Gamehole Con 2018
Why Gamehole Con?
This weekend we will be preparing to head out to our third Gamehole Con. Many people have asked why I choose to attend Gamehole Con versus other larger conventions like Essen Spiel and Pax Unplugged at the end of the month. While I enjoy attending these larger conventions throughout the year, I do believe that… Continue reading Why Gamehole Con?
Charity in Gaming
As it is getting toward the holiday season, we tend to shift our attention towards the people around us. For me, this means getting involved with a variety of volunteering positions and charities, some that involve gaming and some that do not. Today, November 3rd, marks an important day for two of the charities that… Continue reading Charity in Gaming
Deluxe Arkham Horror LCG Giveaway
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY We are slowly creeping closer to Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than with a Halloween themed giveaway. I am teaming up with Top Shelf Gamer and Board Game Revolution to offer an extensive giveaway. If you win you will receive a copy of Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Top Shelf… Continue reading Deluxe Arkham Horror LCG Giveaway
Breaking Down Barriers with a Pack of UNO Cards
Many of you know already that I am an educator. I teach middle school students, but another job of mine is helping the students who get an In School Suspension debrief and create a strategy to avoid future disciplinary actions. Students often end up with me after swearing at or becoming aggressive towards a teacher,… Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers with a Pack of UNO Cards
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