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Vendor Name: FableShaper Tavern
Vendor No.: 11853
Address: 568 South Goosenest Drive Payson, UT
Contact: Stephen Porritt
Phone: (385) 309-4539

FableShaper Tavern — Social-Emotional Learning Through Tabletop Adventures

FableShaper Tavern offers a one-of-a-kind, immersive learning program for homeschool students ages 8–12, blending the fun of tabletop role-playing games with social-emotional learning. Inspired by the world of Dungeons & Dragons, each session transforms students into adventurers embarking on epic quests, where collaboration and problem-solving are as essential as rolling the dice.

Through these structured campaigns, children practice critical life skills in an engaging way. Players learn teamwork, communication, leadership, empathy, and emotional regulation as they face imaginative challenges together. Alongside these social-emotional gains, academic growth happens naturally. Adventures weave in math (probability, addition, multiplication), science (cause and effect, hypotheses), language arts (reading comprehension, storytelling, performance), and even social studies (culture, history, languages). The creative format also strengthens public speaking, drama, and note-taking skills.

Programs are typically offered as 8-week campaigns, giving participants continuity and a chance to develop both their characters and their real-world abilities. The fantasy setting encourages creativity and risk-taking in a safe, supportive environment, making learning feel more like play than traditional instruction.

FableShaper Tavern welcomes all kinds of learners, creating an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere where students can be themselves, share ideas, and build friendships. For families looking to enhance homeschool education with experiential, skill-based learning, the program provides a balance of fun and personal growth.

By combining adventure, imagination, and intentional instruction, FableShaper Tavern helps kids laugh, learn, and level up—both in the game and in life.