Brains learn and remember better if there's fun involved. This fact was reinforced for me recently while watching a Nova Science Now episode where mice were tasked to find an island within a pool of water.
After finding it, some mice were taken to a getaway – a fun game and exercise filled mouse vacation; others were not. After two weeks away, guess which mice easily found their island again? Okay, we're talking about mice and not people, but the same principles apply – relaxation, fun, creativity, and exercise all enhance the brain’s ability to create memories and form positive associations. Fun and games are fun, but they also serve a purpose - even in the classroom, and even for those uptight participants who think it's a waste of time.
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