I think the world doesn’t need a hand, it needs many small hands working together… and those hands belong to us. So, let’s pick a small thing or two and do something about that right now… and the library is a great place to start.
TTRPGkids has a regular spot on Ludology Podcast, and in this part of the series, I’ll be talking about educational TTRPGs! Episode 19 looks at what makes a TTRPG ready for use in the classroom and how creators can integrate tools for teachers into their games!
Goblin Quest is a TTRPG full of slapstick chaotic plans that are sure to lead to a wildly fun game, and I’m glad I had the chance to check it out and share my takes on it here! Read on for my breakdown of the game’s mechanics, setting, and characters!
Check out this craft for using spare boxes to make a creature-themed dice holder or roller! It uses minimal materials, and it’s customizable to the creature that your kid picks.
Check out my chat with John from Heroes Wanted, an online D&D and Minecraft program for kiddos about what he’s seen facilitating groups for young players, how Heroes Wanted helps players stay safe during the game, and so much more of his own XP to share and help you level up in your own games!
I’m running a series of related posts about in-class TTRPG examples/ideas, and this is part of the social studies section! Check out below for tips on how to structure a tabletop RPG around social studies classes for middle school kids in a lesson that looks at key historical figures and their potential impacts on history.