BrainGames
Playbook

Integrate BrainGames into Education

Lesson plan templates, assessment ideas, and parent communication

Turn cognitive science into the most popular period of the day.

9 min readEducational designUpdated Jan 10, 2025

Session length

20 min

Works for homeroom or advisory blocks

Parent updates

Bi-weekly

Keep families engaged

Behavior incidents

-32%

Reported drop after focus drills

Plan the Curriculum Block

Choose 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.

Classroom Logistics

Project leaderboards, assign partners for peer coaching, and rotate “tech leads” who set up devices. Use noise-canceling headphones if multiple classes share space.

Assessment Ideas

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).

Family + Admin Communication

Send a kickoff letter, weekly highlight emails, and end-of-unit summary showing improvements. Invite parents to try BrainGames at home to reinforce habits.

Scale Responsibly

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.

Action Steps

Align with standards

Map BrainGames skills to SEL or executive-function frameworks used by your district.

Pilot with one class

Test the program with a small group before scaling school-wide.

Communicate wins

Share data with administrators and parents to secure ongoing support.

Recommended Games

Number Memory

Pairs with math and language units.

Sequence Memory

Great for pattern recognition lessons.

Reaction Time

Engaging warmup before tests or debates.

Related Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Do students need accounts?

Create class logins or let them play in guest mode for the first session.

How do I grade participation?

Use completion streaks, reflection journals, or self-reported focus scores instead of raw game numbers.