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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. This approach especially helps reluctant readers.

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

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In Oakland, CA, more than 60 students at James Madison Middle School gather to talk about money. By including lessons on smart money habits early in their cognitive development, we can encourage young people to save money, foster family conversations, and empower students to be stewards of their own financial futures.

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🚀 Building a new civilization for kids

Teach Your Kids

Ben also describes Recess’s innovative approach to math learning and their upcoming programs designed to engage kids with game-based learning while building critical skills. Children experience freedom and decision-making in their learning process at Recess. Find Recess Sign up for Recess at Recess.gg