I’ll be honest, my “teaching moments” in Mario Kart usually end with me getting hit by my own shell. But yeah, it’s about connection more than the scoreboard.
“Games are low-stakes practice for high-stakes emotions. Neuroscience calls it pattern learning: when kids face frustration safely, their brains wire for perseverance instead of panic.” Didn’t know the right words for this, but so true!! 🙌🏻
I’ll be honest, my “teaching moments” in Mario Kart usually end with me getting hit by my own shell. But yeah, it’s about connection more than the scoreboard.
“Games are low-stakes practice for high-stakes emotions. Neuroscience calls it pattern learning: when kids face frustration safely, their brains wire for perseverance instead of panic.” Didn’t know the right words for this, but so true!! 🙌🏻
Exactly. That’s the gold right there. Let them lose in peace so they can win with grace later. Nicely said Becky!