In this episode of "The Executive Function Brain Trainer," Darius and Erica explore gamification and Executive Function (EF). They discuss how games increase motivation and happiness as well as foster a shift from passive to active learning. In addition, they talk about how games can develop essential skills like working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Their conversation covers practical strategies for different age groups, from preschool to adults, ensuring that learning is inclusive, adaptable, and resonates with everyone's unique journey. Whether you're a parent, educator, practitioner, or tutor, join us to discover how EF games can create a safe, engaging environment for developing crucial life skills and ultimately, shaping conscious learners who are motivated, flexible, and ready for life's challenges.

Link to Games:

• Following Directions the Fun and Easy Way: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/following-directions-primary-beginners-intermediate-bundle
• Reading Games: ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/reading-games-bundle
• Executive Functioning Library: ⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-activities 
• The Visualization Game: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/the-visualization-game
• Reversing Reversals: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/dyslexia-help-reversing-reversals⁠ 
• Hey, What’s the Big Idea: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/hey-whats-the-big-idea-main-idea-and-detail-game-download 
• Cash Flow: ⁠https://amzn.to/4rBB5nn 
• Piggy Banking: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/money-game-piggy-banking-digital-download
• MPower Games: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/mpower
• Memory Match Game: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/48CSuC5⁠⁠
• Set: ⁠https://amzn.to/3GX1rKu⁠ 
• Blink: ⁠https://amzn.to/3GXVtsH⁠ 
• Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: ⁠https://amzn.to/47hWyGP⁠ 
• Memory Match Games: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RWymFs⁠ 
• Scattergories: ⁠https://amzn.to/48wDwO5⁠ 
• Qwitch:
  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3725/qwitch  
• Scrible:⁠ https://www.scrible.com/⁠

• Developing Executive Functions & Study Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach: ⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies   
• Dr. Warren’s other Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training   
• Executive Functioning Remedial Screener: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA
• Join Dr. Warren’s Newsletter for updates: ⁠https://good-sensory-learning.kit.com/drericawarren
• MPower Games:https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/mpower
• Memory Match Game:https://amzn.to/48CSuC5 
• Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes  
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/⁠⁠
• Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 

• Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning
• Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app
• Working Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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