


Teachers and therapists have been using puzzles, coloring and other toys as a means of connecting with children for a while.

The concept of using games as a learning tool isn’t a new one. Teachers are bringing the game into the classroom as a means of teaching Social-Emotional Skills and some mental health professionals are even using D&D as a form of group therapy for youths. The tabletop roleplaying game came out in the 70’s and, while the game itself was once considered controversial and played mostly by fantasy geeks, now finding a group to play with is easier than ever. If you’ve watched Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ or gone to see a movie in the past several months, you’ve probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons, or D&D. Now the game is being used as a tool to help kids learn social skills, problem solving and collaboration. The fantasy roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons has grown in popularity the past decade. Due to an error, the long-form audio linked had Alan Bengs' name incorrect.
