I am assessing possible wargames, especially for World War Two and the Vietnam War. We use published role-playing and wargame material, modifying it, of course, to fit our interests and needs. I correspond with teachers across the country. They teach students six years old and up. They use a variety of published and original materials.
Some favor wargames and simulations, while others prefer free-form storytelling.
They report great success with these approaches. I am optimistic that games can powerfully effect the learning of many students, and I hope that you will join me in promoting these wondrous possibilities. This newsletter will hopefully become a forum for discussing game use, new games, and issues facing our work. Please write with any ideas, questions, or opinions. We would like to publish some of what we receive.