This book is a follow up to Board Game Education. However, unlike many of the board games discussed in Board Game Education, this book identifies and discusses five board games that each develop critical educational skills in reasoning, problem-solving, language arts, mathematics, social sciences and communication. They are the "super foods" of the board game world.
More Board Game Education answers the questions unlikely to ever be ask: If I were stranded on a desert island with only five board games and I wanted to educate my kids, what board games would I choose. Each board game discussed in this book is a complete educational tool that will develop all of the critical educational skills that research has shown to not only be crucial to educational success, but also success in the workplace. As a bonus, these game are great to play, easy to learn and, most importantly, affordable to own for any family or teacher. (This is a very important point to remember; this is not a list of the greatest board games ever or the very best educational board games on the market. Rather, this book discusses board games which every parent, teacher and/or school program can realistically own, in multiple copies, and incorporate as a learning tool).
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Jeff Hinebaugh is a practicing attorney who also happens to be a board game fanatic. Jeff and his wife Erika, a former school teacher, homeschooled both of their children: Hans a graduate of the University of Southern California and Analise, a current student at the University of Michigan.
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Preface
Chapter 1- The Hidden Secret to Academic Success: Board Games!
Your Ticket to Ride all the Way to Harvard
Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking and Reasoning Skills
Math Skills
Language Arts Skills
Economics, Geography and Sociology Skills
Social and Communication Skills
Conclusion
Chapter 2- CONNECT 4: Pretty Sneaky Sis!
A Brief History and Description of CONNECT 4
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on CONNECT 4
Chapter 3- Ticket To Ride: All Aboard For Learning
A Brief History and Description of Ticket to Ride
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Ticket to Ride
Chapter 4- Othello: T'is neither here nor there
A Brief History and Description of Othello
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Othello
Chapter 5- Settlers of Catan: Monopoly for Millennials
A Brief History and Description of Settlers of Catan
Skills Developed
Variations
Observations on Settlers of Catan
Chapter 6- Backgammon: An Ancient Game with A Modern Twist
A Brief History and Description of Backgammon
Skills Developed
Variations
Observation on Backgammon
Chapter 7- Conclusion: Time to Play
References and Resources
About the Author