Games in Schools and Libraries
Games in Schools and Libraries

Games in Schools and Libraries

Giles Pritchard

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The Games in Schools and Libraries podcast is about board, card and digital games, and the ways in which they can find a place in schools or at the local library.

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GSL 166: ShushCon'22 Prep
MAR 19, 2022
GSL 166: ShushCon'22 Prep
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GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review
SEP 13, 2021
GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review
Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity ReviewGoogle CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain MakingGames WorkshopMaking bushes and hedgesWalls Proxxon Foam cutter Mold Making and CastingThe folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. Materials UsedAlginatePlaster of ParisLaboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding MachineMoldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)2 Part silicone mold putty2 part liquid silicone molds2 part epoxy as casting mediumMold ReleaseSummer Games Kerbal Space ProgramValheimGaslandsKeep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: [email protected] ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.
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GSL 164: HABA in Libraries
AUG 17, 2021
GSL 164: HABA in Libraries
In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs. https://www.habausa.com/ [email protected] I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful. Dragon’s Breath from the HABA USA website. Haba Games DiscussedDragon’s BreathDragon’s Breath - The HatchingMy Very First GamesFirst OrchardNibble Munch CrunchHungry as a BearGame Night ApprovedAdventure LandHonga The Key - Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land Honga HABA’s Library Support Program for the USAHow to get games and replace parts through Haba USA. (Have your Tax Exempt Paperwork available.)https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/ Use Book Tape to repair or reinforce game box corners. HABA and SchoolsHaba likes working with schools, and encourages teachers or administration to contact them directly, but doesn’t have a formal program set up yet. T talks about a program they were involved with in helping teachers facilitate students playing virtually at home. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: [email protected] ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.
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