As the countdown continues to the start of Brain Chase, we have been receiving more and more questions about the how kids can prepare for the treasure hunt. In general, I would say watch the teaser, find the clues, and be patient. Actually, I do have one suggestion for anyone attempting to prepare for […]
Recently, my daughter has taken an interest in riddles. Apparently, a group of her friends at school like to try and stump each other during recess and lunch. To help her prepare for these encounters, I have gone online looking for challenging, but kid friendly riddles. One of my personal favorites is the following: […]
Ernst Friedrich Schumacher, an influential economist and thinker in the first half of the twentieth century, wrote that “An ounce of practice is generally worth more than a ton of theory.” Although he may be referring to economic theory and application, I think his words have a much broader meaning. I am not sure […]
Everyone is familiar with the advantages gained in life when you know how to read. Without reading, we wouldn’t be able to discover new ideas, gain knowledge, or even safely drive a car. Although the benefits from reading in our society are obvious, the benefits of writing are less clear. Most of us don’t […]
The team at Brain Chase has always enjoyed David Lettermen’s television show, particularly his top ten lists. We were saddened to hear that he will be leaving the Late Show after 21 years of entertaining television. In honor of his retirement, we put together the top 10 reasons why you should sign your kids […]
My three children love slides. They find something liberating about dropping quickly from a high altitude and whooshing to the bottom. My children have even discovered how sliding down on a piece of wax paper can actually make the whole experience faster. The “Summer Slide” is also a metaphor that refers to the amount […]
At Brain Chase, we like to play games because they are engaging and educational at the same time. We’ve mentioned our love for Candy Land, but that isn’t the only game that we play around here. We are big fans of detective games like Clue as well. If you haven’t played Clue in a […]
In our house, every Friday night is family game night. On this night, our family takes some time to engage in some fun. However, with an eight year-old and a five year-old, it is often difficult to find a game that is simple enough for the younger one to navigate yet still enjoyable for […]
Have you ever gotten lost in a book? The first book I recall immersing myself in was Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet. I read it over the summer when I was ten years old and was transported to Northern Canada with Brian Robeson, the main character, as he learned how to survive alone in the wilderness. […]
Gamification [n]: the use of game design elements in non-game contexts. That idea is the heart and soul of Brain Chase and the reason the Summer Learning Challenge is a big opportunity to boost students up a level this summer. Our work is to harness the best elements of game design and bring them to […]