[CASL-L] Board Games Question

[STEPHANIE PATTERSON]

A teacher has started a video game club - meets in the library. 6-8 TVs- recycled from the AV collection of 'Stuff' are rolled in, and kids hook up their games in pods around the library.

They had a mini championship bracket going. They get roudy at times and need some redirection. I don't leave them there alone, and it's great to have someone else act as the parent on duty. The kids have fun and don't get too cheeky. They seem to appreciate that the admin team gave them a trial "a-ok" and it wraps up by 4-4:30. I can leave the teacher in charge if I need to. He understands that I welcome them and want them to respect our space. So far so good, and I see no storm clouds on the horizon.

I was chastised years ago for allowing students to knit in the library ( and helping them out ) by a former principal. I hope we have moved a little farther ahead. Knitting needles don't make much noise during study halls!

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On Jan 27, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Kerry Darby via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net<mailto:casl-l at mylist.net>> wrote:

Hi Michele,

There is a new board game cafe in Middletown. They have lots of different games and might be able to suggest something. Good luck!

http://www.boardroomct.com<http://www.boardroomct.com/>

Kerry Darby
Library Media Specialist
Lawrence School
Middletown, CT

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From: Michele Eligio <meligio at northbranfordschools.org<mailto:meligio at northbranfordschools.org>>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:57 PM
Subject: [CASL-L] Board Games Question

Hi,

I have been asking a lot of questions lately! Great input from everyone...
so here goes one more.

Do any HS have board games available for students that encourage critical
thinking and if so what do you have?

We have checkers, chess and Scrabble. Recently a suggestion was made to
offer more to the students, but push back arose from administration which
got me curious as to policies in other schools.

As always any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :)

Sincerely,
Michele Eligio
Library Media Specialist
North Branford High School
49 Caputo Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-484-1465

“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up
windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute
to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.”
Sidney Sheldon


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