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  • Cold Springs Middle School
  • Reno, NV
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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There are many benefits to playing board games, especially in a school setting. Students not only have an opportunity to flex there logical thinking, but can also work on the soft skills like teamwork, patience, and how to win and lose gracefully. Board games can also improve language skills and cognitive development. Playing games such as these work the frontal lobe of our brains which is responsible for executive function skills, like planning, organizing, and making good decisions. They may also help anxious kids learn how to navigate friendships more easily because they're structured and provide an easier way to build interpersonal relationships with peers. Self Awareness 1A.Demonstrate knowledge of one’s emotions. 1B.Demonstrate knowledge of personal strengths, challenges, and potential. Self Management 2A.Demonstrate ability to manage emotions. 2B.Demonstrate an understanding of honesty and integrity. 2C. Demonstrate ability to set and achieve goals for success. Social Awareness 3A.Demonstrate awareness of other people’s emotions and perspectives. Relationship Skills 4A.Use communication and social skills to positively interact with others. 4B.Develop constructive relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. 4C. Demonstrate the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.

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There are many benefits to playing board games, especially in a school setting. Students not only have an opportunity to flex there logical thinking, but can also work on the soft skills like teamwork, patience, and how to win and lose gracefully. Board games can also improve language skills and cognitive development. Playing games such as these work the frontal lobe of our brains which is responsible for executive function skills, like planning, organizing, and making good decisions. They may also help anxious kids learn how to navigate friendships more easily because they're structured and provide an easier way to build interpersonal relationships with peers. Self Awareness 1A.Demonstrate knowledge of one’s emotions. 1B.Demonstrate knowledge of personal strengths, challenges, and potential. Self Management 2A.Demonstrate ability to manage emotions. 2B.Demonstrate an understanding of honesty and integrity. 2C. Demonstrate ability to set and achieve goals for success. Social Awareness 3A.Demonstrate awareness of other people’s emotions and perspectives. Relationship Skills 4A.Use communication and social skills to positively interact with others. 4B.Develop constructive relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. 4C. Demonstrate the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.

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