GameSchoolCon Blog

Families playing tabletop games together at a family gaming convention
December 30, 2025
Not all gaming conventions work for kids. Learn what makes a family gaming convention different and whether GameSchoolCon is the right fit for your family.
Children at a table building, with adult supervision in a room with plants and a TV.
By Alex Cook December 19, 2025
Wondering what GameSchoolCon is really like? From the game library to tournaments, here’s what it feels like to spend a weekend at this family gaming convention.
Person and child playing a game on the floor. Jigsaw puzzle pieces, various colors.
December 11, 2025
Discover calm, low pressure board games and video games perfect for non gamers. Gentle play that supports connection, confidence, and emotional well being.
Man playing with two children in a child's bedroom with toys.
December 4, 2025
Find games that work for kids of different ages. Simple rules, quick turns, and fun stories that keep everyone playing together. Explore more at GameSchoolCon.
By Alex Cook October 28, 2025
Part of a two-part series with Unschooling Mom2Mom, explore how games connect people, spark conversation, and help families build lasting community.
Person in blue shirt with head resting on arms, appearing sad.
October 22, 2025
Kids need safe ways to experience frustration and practice perseverance. Learn how games help children build resilience, and emotional strength through play.
Four children and an adult playing a game on a rug indoors.
October 15, 2025
How cooperative games help children build empathy, communication, and self-regulation. Learn simple ways to nurture social and emotional learning through play.
Hand holding a black PlayStation 4 controller, with a blurry TV in the background.
By Alex Cook October 6, 2025
From Codenames to Call of Duty, these five games secretly teach teamwork, adaptability, and leadership; skills kids can use for life.
Minecraft castle showing measurement and geometry in video games
By Alex Cook October 4, 2025
At GameSchoolCon, we know play is powerful. From Minecraft builds to Pokémon battles, discover how games sneak math into everyday fun.
A collage of board games, video games, and word games. Including Scribblenauts, Dixit, Apples to Apples, and others.
September 23, 2025
10 games that are actually fun and help kids build literacy skills. From board games to video games, see how play grows reading, writing, and storytelling.