--- title: The Power Of Play | Games description: Games | --- ![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) [![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... [![Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Extending%20The%20Lesson%20Plan%20Through%20Play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/extending-the-lesson-plan-through-play) Oct 13 ## [Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/extending-the-lesson-plan-through-play) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Classroom management](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom-management), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [creativity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/creativity), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [daily routine](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/daily-routine) Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to help... [![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... [![Fun Activities for Long Distance Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Fun%20Activities%20for%20Long%20Distance%20Grandparents.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fun-activities-for-long-distance-grandparents) Aug 24 ## [Fun Activities for Long Distance Grandparents!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fun-activities-for-long-distance-grandparents) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [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), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storytime), [puzzle](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzle), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [Long Distance Activites](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/long-distance-activites) Everyone remembers their fun days with Grandma and Grandpa when they were a kid. Making crafts, playing games, or even baking cookies on a rainy... [![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... [![Games that are great for the cottage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Games%20that%20are%20great%20for%20the%20cottage.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-for-the-cottage) May 10 ## [Our Favourite Games that are Perfect for the Cottage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-for-the-cottage) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cards), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [travel](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/travel) **Everyone knows that there needs to be a shelf of games at the cottage. It's basically a cottage rule.** [![Introducing-game-based-learning-to-your-classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing-game-based-learning-to-your-classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/introducing-game-based-learning-to-your-classroom) Feb 16 ## [Introducing Game-Based Learning Into Your Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/introducing-game-based-learning-to-your-classroom) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning) Games have so much value in the classroom, but often teachers are afraid of introducing them for fear of diverging from the curriculum, seeming too... [![Adapting-Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Adapting-Games.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/adapting-games) Feb 16 ## [Adapting Games You Already Own To Create New Fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/adapting-games) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games) ## Have you and the family played some of your games so many times that they have lost their charms?  Sometimes it feels like you can wear out a game... [![grandparent-french-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/grandparent-french-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/top-6-french-games-to-play-with-your-grandkids) Feb 07 ## [Top 6 French Games To Play With Your Grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/top-6-french-games-to-play-with-your-grandkids) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [french](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/french) Enrollment in French Immersion programs continues to rise across all of Canada, so it is no wonder that both parents and grandparents are very... [![Games for your daycare-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Games%20for%20your%20daycare-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-for-daycare-providers) Jan 12 ## [Scholar's Choice Top Picks: 5 Games To Promote Learning At Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-for-daycare-providers) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [daycare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/daycare), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games) ### It is always a good idea to have a few fun new games on hand for those rainy or snowy Canadian days when you and the kids just cannot go outside. ... [![Games with your grandkids-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Games%20with%20your%20grandkids-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-to-play-with-your-grandkids) Jan 10 ## [Scholar’s Choice Picks: Top 5 Games To Play With Your Grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-to-play-with-your-grandkids) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [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), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games) ### When the grandchildren come over, they are always seeking out new and exciting things to do with Grandma and Grandpa – the time they spend at your... [![Games with your kids-hero-v2](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Games%20with%20your%20kids-hero-v2.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-to-play-with-your-kids-this-season) Jan 09 ## [Scholar's Choice Picks: Top 5 Games To Play At Home With Your Kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/scholars-choice-top-5-games-to-play-with-your-kids-this-season) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning) ### Not only is playing games with your children a great way to spend quality family time together, they can also be essential in building valuable... [![Why Family Game Nights Are Important-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Why%20Family%20Game%20Nights%20Are%20Important-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/5-research-based-reasons-why-family-game-nights-are-important) Nov 09 ## [5 Research-Based Reasons Why Family Game Nights Are Important](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/5-research-based-reasons-why-family-game-nights-are-important) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games) Although your children may find it hard to believe, there was a time long, long, loooong ago (like when you were a kid) when families used to gather... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games/page/0) ### Follow Us