Brain games for kids

To improve or maintain health, every part of the body should be exercised regularly, and the brain is no exception. “The brain needs to be exercised for best performance, and brain-training games provide that experience,” explains Julie Pilitis, M.D., the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Brainchallenge games Simon Says is also a great brain game for children of all ages, in addition to being a physical activity. Studies have found that Simon Says can also contribute to stronger impulse control, emotional stability, understanding of expectations, and language and literacy skills.

Jones and her team have conducted a pilot study of Brain Games in three low-income elementary schools in South Carolina. The findings revealed improvements in teacher reports of children’s self-regulation and executive function, as well as improved observer ratings of classroom regulation and teacher practices. Additional study is ongoing; to learn more about the games, contact Jones’s research lab, and read on. Recent Posts To provide outstanding Programs, we may have to limit your ability to make changes (such as registering for a different course or changing attendance dates) and/or cancel a Program. Please reference the Terms and Conditions for specific Programs (linked above) for the rules and restrictions for changes and cancellations for that Program.