Trouble with Transitions: Flexibility and Academic Success

For some people, being mentally flexible comes naturally. A change of plans, an unexpected obstacle, or a new method of doing something are all taken in stride. But for many […]

What Does Science Say About Video Games and the Brain?

There is no question that playing video games affects the brain. Most of the existing studies suggest that video games can improve brain-based skills and help kids with ADHD. Scientists […]

Beyond Games: 6 Easy Ways to Improve Visual Working Memory

It is common for people to easily remember much of what they have seen but have more difficulty recalling what they have read or heard. While the research on learning […]

The Recess Recession: Can Free Play and Technology Co-Exist?

Two of the biggest talking points in the world of early childhood education are “free play” and “technology,” terms that are usually at odds with each other.

Blended learning is […]

Why Do Kids Love to Play Video Games?

Why do kids love video games? The short, and obvious, answer is, they’re fun. In my psychological interviews and surveys about video game play with children, I often […]

The Greatest Gifts Are Video Games That Improve Executive Functions

Have you ever wondered why kids are so immersed in video game play? Part of the reason is that they are actively taxing their prefrontal cortex, the most sophisticated part […]

Video Games That Improve Concentration

Do video games improve concentration or are they responsible for a shorter attention span?

Yes. No, really. Studies suggest that the answer to both questions is yes.

Certainly, the fast-paced […]

Lesson Plan – Planning

Skill: Planning Sub-Skill: Practicing Planning in Games Recommended Age: Any Included Games: Slice it!, Flow Free, Cargo Bridge, Where's My Water? The following games were selected because players need to use [...]

Christmas-Worthy Games That Help ADHD? Bonus!

If you are the parent, grandparent, teacher or relative of a kid with ADHD, you’ve probably noticed that this kid loves video games. Video games have many of the qualities […]

Electronic Readers or Traditional Books — Reading is Reading, No Matter the Medium

When I was in high school, my dad bought me a Kindle. The year was 2009 and the Kindle (any electronic reader for that matter) was brand new technology. My […]