A game centering on interpersonal, curricular, and organizational decisions similar to those that a principal might make during a school year. Includes everything (except markers and a die) needed for playing the game. (Author/IRT)

Played by many Indian tribes, both in the past and present, "handgame" is a guessing game played with bones hidden in contestants' hands. (JC)

Significant differences in performance due to task definition were found only on verbal tasks with test instructions yielding superior performance. (Author/RC)

This research study tests Selman's (1980) hypothesis that different games pull players toward particular kinds of reasoning through a developmental comparison of children's reasoning in two games, Tic Tac Toe and the Guessing Game. The present study focuses on two basic questions and their educational implications: (1) What differences and…

Well-established international entertainment firms such as Disney and Fisher-Price are joining new start-up firms such as Baby Einstein to create a 'Baby' market of products (including toys, games and videos) specifically targeted at children aged 0-3 years. Despite its novelty, the "Baby" market mirrors older markets that…

Eleven games, whose objective is to teach home economics skills and concepts, are described, and a list of additional games and resources is provided. The games illustrated can be made from easily obtained, low cost materials, and are appropriate for classroom use. (AG)

An historical account of racial toys as artifacts which have reinforced and perpetuated racial myths, attitudes and sterotypes. (EH)

The game of lacrosse is discussed in terms of its American Indian origins. (JC)

THIS MANUAL FOR TEACHERS OF YOUNG EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN CONTAINS SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR CONDUCTING NUMEROUS READING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. IT OUTLINES ACTIVITIES FOR IMPROVING THE CHILD'S VOCABULARY, LISTENING POWER, PRONUNCIATION, SPELLING, AND OTHER READING READINESS SKILLS. (LB)

This is a compilation of games that are an alternative to organized competitive sports. These games are played with simple equipment and are designed for two people and also for large groups. (JD)