Pay Day

/ January 2, 2023

Can you believe I never played Pay Day as a kid? It’s true. So I was delighted to find it at the thrift store and to realize it made a perfect addition to our games to learn about money. This

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Discount

/ January 2, 2023

Consumer math is kind of a hot topic. So many adults don’t understand how to properly calculate a tip or sales tax, let alone discounts; we rely on whatever the cashier tells us we owe. Yet, we want better for

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Monopoly

/ December 19, 2022

Everyone knows the classic game of Monopoly, right? But do you know how to play it without destroying relationships? How about its educational value? Do you know the history of Monopoly? This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you

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The Game of Life

/ June 8, 2022

Many people are familiar with the Game of Life, and indeed, it’s one I remember fondly from my own childhood.  However, after trying a few different games, I came to the conclusion that I just don’t like the game anymore. 

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Math Explosion

/ June 8, 2022

When I first opened the box to Math Explosion, I was dismayed at its cheapness.  The box is such that the only way to store all the game components in it, is for the volcano to be folded, which can

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Money Bags

/ June 8, 2022

Learning how to count money is so important, yet can be a tricky concept for many kids. In addition to some games, my kids got real-world experience working with their own actual money. You have several options for money games;

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