--- title: The Power Of Play | game description: game | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Copy%20of%20The%20Holiday%20(4).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) Jun 10 ## [Don't Let Anything Interrupt Your Next School Year.](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) As the School year comes to an end, teachers would normally be preparing for a well-deserved break, taking some time to relax before thinking about... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/ScholarsChoice-logo-full-red-tagline%20(1).jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) May 27 ## [Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing Summer Slide 2021](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary... [![Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Top%2010%20Travel%20Games%20and%20Activities%20to%20Help%20Stop%20Your%20Kids%20from%20Asking%20%E2%80%9CAre%20We%20There%20Yet%3F%E2%80%9D.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) Mar 06 ## [Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Holidays](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holidays), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [travel](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/travel), [star wars](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/star-wars), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [cognitive thinking](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cognitive-thinking), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [Bananagrams](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bananagrams), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting) March Break is around the corner and we're sure you're beginning the packing process for your family getaway! While travelling is fun for the whole... [![The Wonderful World of Exploration Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/The%20Wonderful%20World%20of%20Exploration%20Bins.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) Oct 13 ## [The Wonderful World of Sensory Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [fair play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fair-play) Young children often learn about the world around them through exploration and experimenting with their senses. Next time you and your child go for a... [![Homemade Games to Inspire Your Child After School](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Homemade%20Games%20to%20Inspire%20Your%20Child%20After%20School.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/homemade-games-to-inspire-your-child-after-school) Oct 13 ## [Homemade Games To Inspire Your Child After School!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/homemade-games-to-inspire-your-child-after-school) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [oobleck](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/oobleck) Just because the school day is done, it doesn’t mean the learning journey has to end! Why not bring it home with you? Learning can be fun! And it’s... [![Great B-Day gifts your Grandkids will love](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Great%20B-Day%20gifts%20your%20Grandkids%20will%20love.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) Sep 14 ## [Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Fall 2018](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [construction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/construction), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play) Are you always running out for a last minute birthday gift? Hunting through stores trying to find something fun and exciting? No worries, we have you... [![4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) Sep 07 ## [4 Great Games to Enhance Classroom Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storytime), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [numbers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/numbers) Children learn and absorb lessons in a variety of different ways. One way to help reinforce the lessons that kids are currently learning is by using... [![10 Retro Activities to Teach and Play with Your Grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/10%20Retro%20Activities%20to%20Teach%20and%20Play%20with%20Your%20Grandchildren.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/10-retro-activities-to-teach-and-play-with-your-grandchildren) Aug 02 ## [10 Retro Activities to Teach and Play with Your Grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/10-retro-activities-to-teach-and-play-with-your-grandchildren) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [retro](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/retro) Have you noticed your grandchildren prefer to be in front of a screen rather than playing games or exploring outside? Why not teach them some of the... [![summer-learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/summer-learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helping-prevent-children-from-experiencing-summer-slide) Jun 05 ## [Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing "Summer Slide"](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helping-prevent-children-from-experiencing-summer-slide) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary... [![Adapting games for more than one age group-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Adapting%20games%20for%20more%20than%20one%20age%20group-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/adapting-games-for-more-than-one-age-group) Apr 18 ## [Adapting Games for More than One Age Group](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/adapting-games-for-more-than-one-age-group) [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game) ### People ask our team at Scholar's Choice every day, "What is the age group this game is for?" While most games makers do recommend the ages they think... [![Game-On--How-to-Plan-a-Family-Game-Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Game-On--How-to-Plan-a-Family-Game-Night.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/game-on-how-to-plan-a-family-game-night) Feb 16 ## [Game On!: How to Plan a Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/game-on-how-to-plan-a-family-game-night) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/night) Families today face the challenge of finding quality time together. Kids are getting older sooner and lifestyles get busier each day. Time is always... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game/page/0) ### Follow Us