Beyond Games: The Kid Who Loses Track of Time

All kids have a slightly distorted sense of time. Some, however, seem to have a sort of “time blindness” and exhibit a skewed sense of how much time has elapsed […]

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 [...]

9 Low-Tech Tips and Strategies to Improve Working Memory Skills for Kids

Working memory is necessary for even the most basic tasks, like reading and simple math. It helps us remember what we were doing or thinking about and move on to […]

Frequently Asked Questions

See below for answers to many of our most frequently asked questions. If you don't find the information you're looking for, drop us a line at support@learningworksforkids.com. Account Problems I'm [...]

Debunking the Dialogue About Digital Learning

I am not an expert. I am not a “real” teacher (yet). I admit that I have lived a relatively charmed life as an Education student.

Sure, I’ve fought some […]

5 Signs Your Child Needs Video Game Therapy

Video games as therapy has been a hot topic in the news recently. This has a lot to do with Akili Interactive Labs’ Project: EVO, which is breaking new ground […]

4 Tried and True Ways to Get A Child to Try New Things

Does your child have a very limited diet and a preference for a few specific foods? Does he insist on playing the same game day after day? Is he reluctant […]

How to Talk to Your Child About Video Games

You probably don’t need to be told that video games have moved out of subculture status to become an everyday part of life. Gaming devices are no longer hidden away […]

4 Fun Tech Activities for Kids with Anxiety This Halloween

While much of the population is eagerly looking forward to Halloween festivities, for many kids with anxiety, the days leading up to the holiday are filled with dread rather than […]

Beyond Games: Your Kid CAN Self-Organize

One size does not fit all when it comes to organization. It is often the parents’ role to help children find the organizational styles most helpful to them and be […]