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In my years as an educator, there is one telltale component that helps me determine if a lesson plan or unit or even an entire class is going to work or not. That component is the level of trust that I have put into my students.

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August 16, 2018
Alana Hackes

5 Back to School Tips for Teachers

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 With the end of the summer season comes the beginning of the new school year. It is a time of sadness (no one likes waking up early!) but also a time of excitement. To teachers, the month of August symbolizes new students and new opportunities. We know that there is a lot to consider when planning for the next school year, so we’ve compiled this list of five tips to get teachers started!

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April 05, 2018
Rachael Tom

Andrea Barthello, ThinkFun Co-Founder Retires

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Andrea Barthello co-founded ThinkFun Inc. in 1985 with her husband, Bill Ritchie. Under her leadership as COO, the company has grown to become a market leader in STEM puzzles and games in the U.S. and around the world.

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February 08, 2018
Kathy Beyerle

Interview With the Inventors of Escape the Room

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February 11th is National Inventors Day! At ThinkFun we get a lot of questions about where our games come from. Some of our favorite products are submitted by inventors that generate their own game concepts and ideas. Inventors can create inventions as a full time job, or can create and innovate in their free time. One of our products, Math Dice, was actually invented by an elementary school student!

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February 01, 2018
Melinda Contreras

The Evolution of ThinkFun's Rush Hour

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Rush Hour is ThinkFun’s most successful game to date, delighting families for over 20 years! Adults that grew up with the game proudly gift Rush Hour to their children, nieces, nephews, and grandparents alike.

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November 02, 2017
Melinda Contreras

How to be a Game Inventor

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Unsurprisingly, a frequently asked question at ThinkFun is “How do you find your games?” Or, “Who comes up with your games?” We love these questions because we are hopeful someone will soon be inspired to create their own game!

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October 14, 2017
Rachael Tom

Pet Series: Meet the Cats of ThinkFun!

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In anticipation of the long-awaited game Cat Crimes (in stores this month), we are very excited for the last installment of our Pet Series! If you can't wait to play it, check out our 100th Brainteaser Post, which includes bonus challenges from the game!

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