BetaBotz is one of my son’s many favorite games. Robots, math, auctions, and challenges–what could be better? To begin, each player gets 3 Code Cards, 40 Bitz, 1 Player Board, 1 Bidding Marker, and 8 Attribute Value Markers. Phase 0
Chronology
If you would like a game to cover all of history, Chronology and Timeline are your best bets. While Timeline does not require reading as it is picture-based, Chronology does have lots of words and requires reading for some of
Magnetic Chess
Do you love 2-player logic games as much as I do? I enjoy lots of other games, too (obviously), but there is something so very satisfying about pitting my logic and strategy against someone else’s. Magnetism or Magnetic Chess definitely
Hnefatafl (Viking or Nordic Chess)
Chess, Othello, and the Nordic countries all combined. That’s Hnefatafl (nef-ah-tah-fel or nep-ah-tah-pel). And no, I can’t pronounce it, though you can check out our play-through video which required my husband to say it. This post may contain affiliate links,
Learning Math with Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. When it comes to math and logic, almost every game with an economy or some form of resource management
Learning English and Language Arts from Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. Not all video games are jumping from platform to platform “fragging” nameless baddies. Many games out there are full
Learning to Socialize Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. A lot of people have a vision of video games being a solo activity. A lonely human sitting in
Learning Hand-Eye Coordination Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. There are many studies published about the effect of video game playing on hand-eye coordination. One of the best-known
Learning Science Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is one area where video games truly shine. Just like using video
Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman
Does your family love Christmas? How about lots of laughs and silliness? Then Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman is perfect for your family! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll
Learning Social Studies Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. How much do you remember about history from lectures in school? If your school experience was anything like mine,
Learning for Gifted Kids (but Actually for Everyone!)
Learning is most impactful when it feels like a big ol’ adventure. When kids are engaged, curious, and feel ownership over their education, they absorb knowledge more deeply and enjoy the process. Although discovery-based learning, choice, and freedom are often
Where Can I Get Video Games?
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. We’re living in a golden age of game acquisition with many different online marketplaces. These marketplaces are quickly becoming
What Devices Can My Kids Play Video Games On?
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. It used to be the only way to play games was in an arcade. Then home computer pioneers started
Gameschooling with Video Games
I assume that if you’re here on Gypsy Gameschooler, you are convinced of the educational benefits found in games. However, what many people don’t know is that there are many educational video games, too! Now, I’m not a video gamer
Mission: Survival
If your family enjoys the out-of-doors and survival skills, Mission: Survival is the perfect game for you! Mission: Survival has four different areas represented: the desert, ocean, mountains, and rainforest. Unfortunately, this game seems to be out of print. At
Oceans
When my kids were somewhere around 4 and 5–about 2019 or so–my son wanted to learn about oceans. Being the connected, gameschooling homeschool mom that I am, I knew that North Star Game Studio (the designers of the Evolution games)
CAMP
Does your family enjoy camping or the outdoors? Do you enjoy learning new information and testing your knowledge? Then you’ll love the game CAMP! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase
How to Start Homeschooling
If you are considering homeschooling, you have come to the right place! I’ll cover steps to homeschooling, legalities, withdrawing your child, methodologies, routines, deschooling, curricula, and more! Step 1: Know the Homeschooling Legalities for Your Area Before you do anything