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6 Amazing Math Games

By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 6 Comments

6 Amazing Math Games I don’t know about you guys, but I’m always on the hunt for creative and fun math resources. Our family loves to play games, and so it will come as no surprise that we have a bunch of favorite math games! Today, I’m going to share our family’s favorites and then I’d love…

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The Power of Play: Using Games in Your Homeschool

By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 11 Comments

The Power of Play: Using Games in Your Homeschool

Do you use games in your homeschool? We sure do! I consider games to be an important part of our homeschool routine. Today, I am going to share how you can use games in your homeschool to build relationships, connect with your children, make memories, have fun, and learn in the process! How to Use Games…

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Board Games Are Awesome Because…

By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 4 Comments

Remember when I posted about winter kicking our collective tush over here, and how we were looking to turn all those lemons that winter was chucking at us into lemonade? Board Games are Awesome Because (Our Original Gameschool Challenge) Our solution was to start an 8-week Board Game Challenge. Here in New England, the goal is…

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Our Original Board Game Challenge

By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 4 Comments

Our Original Board Game Challenge

Today was the official start of our 8-week Board Game Challenge! Who else wants in? I have some friends participating over on our Facebook page. Comment there or here and let us know what games you’ve been enjoying. Bonus points for photos and game ratings! Our Original Board Game Challenge (Before we knew gameschooling was…

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A Board Game Challenge: Turning Lemons into Lemonade!

By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 9 Comments

This morning I awoke far too early yet again after another night of tossing and turning amid a cacophony of coughing. I tend to be one of those the-glass-is-half-full-when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-lemonade-have-a-sense-of-humor-look-on-the-bright-side kind of people but this morning I realized that no matter which way you look at it: This winter is kicking our collective ass. It’s Seuss’ first year of school and he…

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poppies Hi, all! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, wife, mom to three amazing children, writer, bookworm, nature lover, coffee drinker, Chesney fan, board game nerd, and now- suddenly-unexpected homeschooler...and podcaster!
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