The Board Games Lab Learning Journey

Our Year Together: From Players to Creators

We’ve split our year into three fun terms. The last two weeks of each term, we take a break from playing to let the kids become game makers. They will get to design their own mini-game(s) based on what they learned.

  • Focus: Oral Fluency & Creative Storytelling

    We start our year by focusing on how we talk and share ideas. Through games that spark the imagination, your child will practice describing things in detail, telling funny stories, and learning how to sell their ideas to their teammates.

    The Games: Word on the Street Junior, Apples to Apples Junior, Dixit.

    Sep 10, 2026

  • Focus: Sequencing & Predictive Reading

    This term is all about the "lightbulb moments." We look at how games work. How a roll of the dice or a lucky card can change everything. We focus on how to plan ahead and follow step-by-step instructions.

    The Games: Yahtzee, Skyjo, Set.

    Dec 17, 2026

  • Focus: Negotiation & Rulebook Literacy

    In our final chapter, things get exciting! We dive into games that require teamwork, trading, and clever thinking. Your child will practice negotiating with their friends and summarizing big goals into simple, clear steps.

    The Games: Ticket to Ride, Monopoly Deal, Clue.

    Mar 11, 2027

  • To celebrate our year of growth, we will host a special Gamer Gala for our families.

    • The Masterpiece: Over the final weeks of the year, your child will take everything they’ve learned and create their very own board game from scratch.

    • The Premiere: You’ll be invited to pull up a chair and let your child teach you how to play their game. There is nothing like the pride in their eyes when they show you a world they built themselves.