How LearningWorks Works: Generalization of Game-Based Learning

LearningWorks for Kids is based on the premise that children learn from playing video games. This isn’t the wish of a 10-year-old arguing with his parents to let him play […]

Five Reasons Why Saturdays are the Best Day to Play Minecraft

If you have a child who loves to play Minecraft, you already know it’s not an easy game to quit. One of the qualities that make Minecraft a tool for […]

Growing Up With Technology: Navigating the Digital Landscape at School and at Home

I will have the honor of presenting at the​ 2020 Complex Learners Conference sponsored by the Wolf School on March 7, 2020 (​215 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI). The conference […]

Video Games are Here to Stay: How Parents Can Take Control

All over the world, parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend on screens. Whether it is their kids watching YouTube, posting on Instagram, playing video games, […]

Executive Functions Bibliography for Teachers

Educators and clinicians are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of executive functions on children’s learning and psychosocial development. While we have great information on the LearningWorks for Kids website […]

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LearningWorks Live Instructor Training

LearningWorks Live Instructor TrainingThis course will teach instructors, interns and new members of the LearningWorks Live team about the LearningWorks Method and running LearningWorks Live SessionsOverview What is Learning Works [...]

No Tackles, No Concussions: Why Fantasy Football Is a Thinking Person’s Game.

September is football season. I am always happy when September rolls around because it is my favorite sport to watch on television. But as a young parent, I did not […]

What to Do When Your Kid Won’t Leave Fortnite: Five Tips to Help a Child Transition from Video Games

While video games can be addictive and many parents believe that their kids are addicted to video games, fortunately, most are not! These kids may show a few of the […]

Fortnite, ADHD, and Autism: Do These Kids Have More Risk While Playing Fortnite?

Kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder are often more prone to repetitive or obsessive behavior. They struggle in making transitions and tend to become more […]