The Benefits of Playing Outside
The great outdoors are full of adventure and wonder, especially for kids. Taking them outside to play is a great way to get some fresh air and let their imaginations run wild. While some sun is…
How a Simple Backgammon Game Enriched a Family Vacation
It was the summer after 6th grade. My Pop and step-mom, Amber, decided that we’d take a month long road trip through Mexico. Specifically, we were going to head down to the tip of Baja California,…
Understanding The Playful Way Children Communicate
Play is more than fun – it’s a language all its own. Have you ever sat and watched children communicate? They seem to have their own language as they play together. From non-verbal to verbal communication,…
5 Ways Game Play Can Help Children’s Communication Skills
Make communication education fun through game play. Building and strengthening communication skills doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, game play is a great and fun way to help children build these vital skills. After all,…
The Element of Surprise
I love playing games with my kids. I never know what we may experience during the game… For instance, I was playing one of our SimplyFun games called Dreaming Dragon with my then 3 year old daughter. The…
Play Activities to Encourage Motor Development in Children
Do you know the difference between fine and gross motor skills? It’s the size of the movement. Fine motor skills involve the careful control of small muscles in the hands, feet, fingers, and toes….