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How To Create A Print and Play Board Game in InDesign

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020by Allyson Martinez

I am documenting my journey as I create my board game, Dream Force: Mission Space. I am almost done with my Print and Play! I received a lot of great feedback on the playtesting survey that I created. This feedback informed my playtesting format- mostly whether to create a prototype to put on a digital […]

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The Window Of Opportunity

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020by Allyson Martinez

The unique developmental window where kids can learn a second language faster and easier! It is never too early (or too late!) to start learning a new language. Research shows us that young children gain countless benefits from the introduction of a second language. According to an article from leadwithlangauges.org, learning another language can impact […]

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We’re Going On A Lion Hunt

Posted on September 23, 2020October 6, 2020by Allyson Martinez

I love this book! When I think about great adventure stories for little ones, I think of We’re Going On A Lion Hunt by David Axtell. Although the story is simple, it is filled with adventure and suspense that your young learner will love. The full-page illustrations are done in a water-color style that will […]

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There’s No Place Like Space

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020by Allyson Martinez

The Cat in The Hat’s Learning Library is a great series to explore to introduce your young learners to various adult concepts and topics. The fun rhythm and rhyme of the Cat in the Hat makes it a wonderful way for little ones to access facts about the world around them and to start building a […]

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How To Stop COVID Slide?

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020by Allyson Martinez

Experts are worried about the impact COVID-19 will have on students, particularly younger students in the crucial early stage of academic development. How can we prevent what has become known as COVID slide and continue to support our children to build strong foundations for future success? Years of research continue to demonstrate the importance of […]

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How To Playtest Your Board Game

Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020by Allyson Martinez

The powerful voices in the gaming community have spoken and in terms of board game design, the message is, playtest early and often. I know this is true and therefore, I created a wonderfully perfect plan (as all plans in this stage are) for how I would have kids playtest my game. My husband and […]

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About Me

My name is Allyson. I am a NYC teacher and mamapreneur. This blog is all about board games, building early literacy and how I am combining these two passions to create and develop Dream Force: Mission Space; a board game for children ages 3-5 that builds early literacy and other foundational skills.

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