Guard Up's Guardian Adventures

?? Exciting Opportunity for Museums and Schools! ???? We are thrilled to introduce "Journey to the Feast: A Stone Age Adventure" — a FREE immersive, educational LARP experience developed in collaboration with Kalmar County Museum in Sweden. ?? About the Adventure: "Journey to the Feast" invites students to step into the shoes of Stone Age tribes navigating their way to the Autumn Feast. Participants will engage in activities that not only educate but also encourage teamwork and problem-solving. Activities include using star navigation, handling unexpected encounters with wildlife, and crafting tools from natural materials. ?? Educational Impact: Designed for students from grades 1-3, this program can be easily integrated into school curricula, offering a dynamic way to explore history, geography, and science. It also fosters important social skills and teamwork as students must collaborate to navigate through challenges. ?? Adaptable and Flexible: The program is perfect for outdoor and indoor settings, providing a versatile educational tool that fits into various learning environments. With comprehensive facilitator manuals, schools and museums can tailor the experience to their specific needs and resources. ?? Why Participate? Engage students in a hands-on learning experience about the Stone Age. Foster critical thinking and teamwork through role-playing and problem-solving. Adaptable to any setting, whether in the classroom or at a museum. We invite all educators and museum professionals to bring this engaging Stone Age adventure to your students and visitors. Let's make learning history an exciting journey that extends beyond the classroom and into the imagination of our young learners! For more information on how to host this adventure, visit the Guardian Adventures training portal at https://zurl.co/XXhE For more information about Kalmarlans Museum in Sweden visit: https://zurl.co/Hlhy Let’s travel back in time and create unforgettable learning experiences together! #EducationInnovation #MuseumEducation #StoneAgeAdventure #GuardianAdventures #KalmarlansMuseum

?? Exciting News for Librarians! ??? Introducing the "Build Your Character" course designed for the iRead Reading Program by Guardian Adventures. This course is designed to transform your library's summer reading program into an enthralling role-playing game that entices school-age patrons to read more! ?? What is Build Your Character? This innovative program turns each reading log into a character sheet for an RPG-like experience, where young readers develop their characters based on the books they consume. Imagine patrons, young and old, building their unique character, leveling up with each book read, and bringing them to life right in your library! ?? Why RPGs? Role-playing games (RPGs) offer a unique avenue for creative expression and are incredibly popular among various age groups. They not only enhance engagement but also foster a deeper connection with stories and characters. Our program taps into this excitement, making reading a dynamic part of an ongoing adventure. ?? We invite all librarians to embrace this opportunity to make reading an epic adventure. Implement "Build Your Character" in your library and watch as your patrons level up not just in their reading goals but in their love for literature! For more information on how to start this adventure in your library, visit the Guardian Adventures training portal at https://zurl.co/qbTx For more information on the iRead program visit https://zurl.co/DSPh Let's turn every page into a new discovery and make this summer's reading program the most memorable yet! #Libraries #ReadingProgram #RPG #EducationalGaming #GuardianAdventures #iREAD #Librarians

Calling all LARPers (educational, transformative, and entertainment): My friend Aaron Vanek is doing a Larp Census that is super helpful for the industry to know more about the people who participate in Larps. If this is you, please take a moment to fill out the survey: https://zurl.co/rHo8 Also if you know Larpers, PLEASE share this post! #LARP #EduLARP #TransformativeGames #LarpCensus

Very excited to present at the Serious Play Conference in Toronto in a few weeks. Hope to see you there! #LARP #SeriousPlay #SeriousGames #TransformativeGameDesign

A few weeks ago, I was absolutely *delighted* to get a tour of Sesame Workshop from the gracious Estee Bardanashvili, one of my co-panelists for Harvard Graduate School of Education's Informal Ed J-Term session, taught by Professor Joe Blatt. And because I have been a very big Cookie Monster fan since I was little (I even own an adult Cookie Onesie and Cookie Hoodie today), she took me to all of the spots where there were odes to Cookie. I even got to stop by the desk of the person in charge of All That Is Cookie (pic of his desk below). All of my thanks to Estee and the rest of the team for being the highlight of the month for me. PS Did you know that Sesame Workshop does SO MUCH MORE than just programming? They have teams of people who work with refugees and countries recovering from war to help the children process the trauma. Please consider supporting them: https://zurl.co/C4Nl