The Importance of Social Play
Social Play, Skills, and Development Make time for play! Playing and learning with games is not only fun, but it can also help children develop essential social competence that will benefit them throughout life. Children need…
Cool Math Games that Encourage Less Screen Time
Math gets a bad rap for being a difficult school subject. However, is math really to blame? Or is a lack of PLAY in math learning the real culprit? At SimplyFun, we believe PLAY is the…
The Benefits of Play for Children’s Development
Contemporary author, Diane Ackerman, once said, “Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning” and we couldn’t agree more! Can there be learning without play? Indeed. However, recent studies suggest a lack of joy in learning…
Homeschooling a High Schooler? We have games for that!
Homeschooling a high schooler can seem overwhelming when considering the complexity of the curriculum. One way to support your high school student’s academic development is with educational games! Why incorporate games into your teen’s homeschool curriculum?…
Take the Play Promise Challenge
Creating healthy habits with a Play Promise Challenge. Making time for PLAY can significantly boost our mental and physical well-being. An unplugged playful moment can set the tone for our day and spark joy and positivity…
The Science of Color in Games
Stacy Longstreet-Director Product Development at SimplyFun When creating our games, the color choices we make are based on several factors- the theme of the game and the targeted player age of the game. But most importantly…