Most of you know I have a real passion for using board games to teach and to reinforce skills in math. There is a tremendous amount of research on the topic. Here is an excellent "main stream" article on it as well. Take the time to read it!
Matching up cards and planning the next chess move can help develop a child’s executive function—a set of skills that may be more important for success than IQ points.
The author’s sons learn the value of strategic thinking and impulse control during a backyard game of Swish. (Jessica Lahey/The Atlantic)
There has been a lot of recent attention focused on the importance of
executive function for successful learning. Many researchers and educators believe that this group of skills, which enable a child to formulate and pursue goals, are
more important to learning and educational success than IQ or inherent academic talent.
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