Align with standards
Map BrainGames skills to SEL or executive-function frameworks used by your district.
Step-by-step guide
Lesson plan templates, assessment ideas, and parent communication
Turn cognitive science into the most popular period of the day.
Session length
20 minWorks for homeroom or advisory blocksParent updates
Bi-weeklyKeep families engagedBehavior incidents
-32%Reported drop after focus drillsChoose a four-week arc: attention, memory, processing speed, integration. Each week, explain the science, demo the game, run 10-12 minutes of play, then reflect.
Project leaderboards, assign partners for peer coaching, and rotate “tech leads” who set up devices. Use noise-canceling headphones if multiple classes share space.
Students keep a cognitive journal: what strategy they tried, how it felt, and where they will apply it (exams, sports, music). Grade on reflection quality. Combine with quick quizzes on cognitive vocabulary (working memory, inhibition).
Send a kickoff letter, weekly highlight emails, and end-of-unit summary showing improvements. Invite parents to try BrainGames at home to reinforce habits.
After piloting one class, train colleagues. Provide a ready-to-go slide deck, teacher notes, and pacing guide. Collect feedback after each run to keep improving.
Put it into practice
Map BrainGames skills to SEL or executive-function frameworks used by your district.
Test the program with a small group before scaling school-wide.
Share data with administrators and parents to secure ongoing support.
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Your next step
Run one relevant game, note your baseline, then repeat under the same conditions when you want a useful comparison.
Keep learning
Questions
Create class logins or let them play in guest mode for the first session.
Use completion streaks, reflection journals, or self-reported focus scores instead of raw game numbers.