From Marbles to Minecraft: A History of Play

From Marbles to Minecraft: A History of Play

For students graduating 1st-3rd grade in ’24-‘25 school year (curriculum ranges from 3rd-4th grade)

Date: Week 2, July 14-18
Time: 11:50am-1:20pm
Instructor: Mr. Bransby

This is a play-based history course which focuses on the journey of games and “play” throughout time! Students will engage in the past as they learn how children played for fun over the past hundreds of years. What were the origins of these games and how did gaming itself evolve over time? Let’s find out together!

Prereq’s: Students need to enjoy discovering and learning new things and have an overall love of games! Strong social skills for age level is needed as well.