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Logic games are a great way to build strategic thinking and reasoning skills that are essential for thinking, learning, and problem-solving. Weak logic skills are a primary reason for learning struggles, particularly in areas like math and comprehension.  Here are some of our favorite logic games to recommend to families looking to build this skill ...

Traveling with kids can be overwhelming, and screens have become a very normal go-to tool to keep them busy during car trips or flights. Instead of jumping straight to more shows or games on a tablet, here are some travel games and activities to try that are also great for your brain! Screen-Free Travel Games ...

If you travel with kids, you know the struggle of keeping them occupied. Screens have made this job easier on parents, but if you’re looking for some screen-free options that also engage your child’s brain, this list is for you! Here’s a roundup of some fun travel games and activities that require minimal materials and ...

Summer travel can mean a lot of extra screen time for kids. While you make the choices you need to make for your family, some intentional planning may help by providing screen-free game alternatives to keep your kids busy AND their brains active during down time! Here are some of our favorite games, toys, and ...

June 3 – August 5, 2023 Join us Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our kick-off party! Shop for a new book from Paper Pie and enjoy ice cream. You’ll earn two free squares on your Bingo board and be entered to win a prize basket full of goodies to help ...

Each week through the summer, we will be highlighting a local business. Fill one row in your Bingo card to claim your prize! Or you can get the full experience by filling out your entire Bingo card for a chance to win our grand prize: tickets to Massanutten Water Park! Sign up for this FREE ...

Does math stress you (or your kids) out? Are math homework sessions filled with dread, tears of frustration, or outbursts that leave you questioning whether it’s really worth it to push through? Math anxiety is extremely common, and kids often express this tension about math in ways that make it seem hard to overcome. Building ...

Math is one of those dividing forces in our world… either you love it or you don’t. You’re a “math person” or you’re not. Helping kids develop math confidence is so important so they begin to not fear this subject, and games are a great way to do that! Math games are a low pressure ...

Attention skills are important for success in school and in life. They allow us to focus on a task at hand, ignore distractions, and remember important information. For kids with ADHD especially, building attention skills can feel daunting. Games are a great tool to approach this skill weakness in a way that is low-pressure and ...

Having a kid with ADHD can feel like you’re on a roller coaster. Either they are high energy and struggling to focus OR they are disengaged (and also struggling to focus). ADHD comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses, but learning to help these kids think faster and learn more easily can be extremely ...