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Modern neuroscience has confirmed that when kids engage in fun activities, the dopamine released helps them focus and improves their retention of information.
Here’s what Judy Willis, a neuroscientist (and teacher), has to say:
“Students' comfort level can impact how they process and retain information.
When students are engaged and have low amounts of stress, information flows freely through the brain, they achieve higher levels of cognition, make connections, and experience “aha” moments.”
And here’s what Joy Lin, an award-winning educator has to say about the importance of fun:
“Nothing motivates learners as much as fun does because it comes from genuine interest from within instead of pressure from others. Students are much more likely to invest extra time in the learning process if they enjoy it.”