If you have ever read one of my blogs your know that I am all about hands-on, non-technology and interactive learning being balanced with the technology. Kinesthetic and tactile as well as immersive virtual reality. This Christmas all my children received their wishes of video games etc. but also at least one board game or tactile games as well: marbles, Ticket to Ride, or various card games. My family on holidays especially is all about putting down anything that requires your isolation and diving into a world of Charades, Uno, Cranium and every other board game you can name. So last night, being Christmas we all did just that. The whole group, even my 7 year old played Uno and Ticket to Ride.
Board games are a fantastic way to let loose, laugh and get to know each other even better. It is an easy way to model sportsmanship, losing with dignity, and cheering other teams on, even when you are competing against them. We play board games as a family at home but when you add my daughter and son-in-law it becomes even more fun because now you have the whole family, a large group, laughing and playing and relying on our teammates to win. It is a way to model respect and collaboration but also competitiveness especially that it is okay to defeat your parents in a healthy game of Charades. It was a fun night indeed. Today we are going out, in 27 degree weather to get a few more games, Taboo, Sacatagories. and Pictionary. So another night of family fun.
It is amazing when you bring together some board games, moody teenagers, a few millennials and the parents of all into a conglomerate of interactive entertainment. A night free of teen angst and one of laughter and joy.
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