Learning with Games

As a service to our customers Quality Time Games uses this page to provide links to research and resources that support parent involvement, learning and educational games

Research Articles

Significant increase in math achievement when numerical board games are used. Playing Numerical Board Games Boosts Number Skills in Low-Income Pre-Schoolers published in Science Daily

When games are integrated into the curriculum they should align with student's learning style and intended learning outcomes. Simulations, Games and Learning by Diana Oblinger

A compilation of research supporting the use of board and card games in homes and schools. Use of Board and Card Games to Increase Academic and Social Achievement by David Niecikowski

Books To Read

Grunfeld, Frederic. (1977) Games of the World. Ballentine Books; New York, NY 

McConville, Robert. (1974) The History of Board Games. Creative Publications: Palo Alto, CA.

Sackson, Sid. (1982) A Gamut of Games. Pantheon Books; New York, NY

Sackson, Sid. (1991) The Book of Classic Board Games.  Klutz Press, Palo Alto, CA 

Web Resources

National Association for Gifted Students

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Parent Teacher Association

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