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How 'Dungeons & Dragons' Primes Students for Interdisciplinary Learning, Including STEM

Although Dungeons and Dragons is known more for its creative play and storytelling, science understanding, geography and math skills are weaved into the powers that advance the fun.

MindshiftOct 11

How Stress Affects Your Memory

Have you ever wondered what's going on in the brain when you blank on information you're sure you know during a stressful test? TED-Ed explains why.

MindshiftOct 8

Leveraging the Lore of 'Dungeons & Dragons' to Motivate Students to Read and Write

By leveraging the playful and dynamic features of role-playing games like "Dungeons & Dragons," educators empower reluctant students to participate in the art of storytelling, tapping into their motivation to read and write.

MindshiftOct 7

Secondary Traumatic Stress for Educators: Understanding and Mitigating the Effects

Teaching kids who have experienced trauma can be stressful to educators. Acknowledging that teachers might be experiencing secondary traumatic stress is a step in the right direction to help teachers feel that they are not working alone.

MindshiftOct 1

5 Simple Ways To Encourage Brain Development In Your Little One

According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we know about developmental science.

MindshiftSep 28

How to Help Kids Manage Sleep, Schoolwork and Screens

When parents assume capacity and expect responsibility from their kids, navigating tough spots can go more smoothly.

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