{"id":56872,"date":"2025-05-15T10:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T18:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=56872"},"modified":"2025-05-20T07:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:39:14","slug":"the-cognitive-benefits-of-game-based-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/the-cognitive-benefits-of-game-based-learning\/56872","title":{"rendered":"The Cognitive Benefits of Game-Based Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning.jpg\" alt=\"A cute little girl playing a painting game online on ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-56566\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:816px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd\"><strong><strong>The Cognitive Benefits of Game-Based Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#767676;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em><em>Experts say online learning games can boost memory, focus, and problem-solving in young children. Learn why digital learning works for kids.<\/em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cac72e5565515bed76b2ed0d621b23ca\" style=\"color:#467ff7\"><strong>Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color aofl-social-icons-share is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#467ff7;background-color:#ffffff00;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 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style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents\u2013Jump to Each Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#cognitive-development\" title=\"\">What is Cognitive Development?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#executive-functioning\" title=\"\">Executive Functioning and Cognitive Development<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#learning-games\" title=\"\"><strong>How<\/strong> <strong><strong>Online Learning Games Improve Cognitive Skills<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#abcmouse\" title=\"\">How ABCmouse Can Support Cognitive Development<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Your child\u2019s cognitive development sets the stage for future learning, whether in the classroom or as they go through daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Along with helping children learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/how-online-games-help-social-emotional-learning\/57047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">social-emotions skills<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/online-game-based-learning-why-it-works\/56458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">foundational knowledge<\/a>, research shows that <strong>online learning apps and games can enhance cognitive skills<\/strong> by improving working memory, focus, and critical thinking through interactive, goal-driven tasks. Discover why this approach to learning works well for young kids and how to incorporate it into your child\u2019s routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cognitive-development\" class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-royal-depths-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-cacfc96e35e23827db30286b0e71bb0b\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9ae4a43604d521d59eb1a533845e94c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><strong><strong>What is Cognitive Development?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Cognitive development is how a person\u2019s <strong>thinking, learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making<\/strong> abilities grow and change over time, especially during childhood. In other words, <strong>it\u2019s how our brains learn to think.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cog-dev-play-based-learning.jpg\" alt=\"A info graphic about cognitive development. Thinking, learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision making. \" class=\"has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color wp-image-56515\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cog-dev-play-based-learning.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cog-dev-play-based-learning-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cog-dev-play-based-learning-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;background-color:#dee3ff7d;font-size:3rem;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong>Why is cognitive development important in early learning?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-481e0ec879d209c0312d9f54219afd48\">\n<li>It helps children understand their world, think critically, and solve problems.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports language development, strengthens memory and attention, and plays a key role in academic success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s closely connected to social and emotional growth and contributes to a child\u2019s overall well-being and lifelong learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"executive-functioning\" class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-royal-depths-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-7e097f228e9fffa86154d0621521e930\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51f1e1e3d87fb7d8ef61f68717c93599\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Executive Functioning and Cognitive Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Executive functioning controls the way our brains use cognitive skills. For example, memory itself is part of cognition. Working memory, in which we temporarily store information so we can recall and use it soon after, is an executive functioning skill. <strong>Both cognitive development and executive functioning skills expand dramatically in early childhood, especially during ages 2-5.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;background-color:#dee3ff7d;font-size:3rem\"><strong><strong><strong>What is executive function<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c14a4d3ea68d61b6d367380775b29994\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Executive function refers to <strong>the cognitive skills that help people manage and control their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.<\/strong> These skills are crucial for everyday tasks like planning and organizing, problem-solving, adapting to new situations, and maintaining focus.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learning-games\" class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-royal-depths-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-42dc56056f60bd7f605577e909c23bf8\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60ee63519ecb3e2301fcec6eca7e8906\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>How<\/strong> <strong><strong>Online Learning Games Improve Cognitive Skills<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Two children leaned over looking at an i-pad playing ABCmouse.com games. \" class=\"wp-image-56998\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:712px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-2048x1352.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Experts have found&nbsp;that <strong>game-based learning, including online learning games, offers significant cognitive benefits for young learners.<\/strong> As noted in a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 article published in the journal <em>Children<\/em><\/a>, \u201cDigital devices can support cognitive development through educational games that promote problem-solving and critical thinking. These games often require children to follow complex instructions, make strategic decisions, and solve puzzles, which can enhance their cognitive flexibility and executive functioning.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Here\u2019s a closer look at the connection between online learning games and cognitive development.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-size:3rem;line-height:2\"><strong><strong>Memory and Recall<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Online games help players strengthen both long-term and short-term memory. Games often require players to remember information, characters, storylines, or game mechanics. Immersive online learning games make it easier for players to recall information later since they\u2019re more likely to remember details from rich, engaging context.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"A simple graphic of a hand with a string tied on a finger. \" class=\"wp-image-57015\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:162px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-154dc5b52fd1aaab1f30f57f7ef744ef\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>\u201cEducational apps and games that require children to remember sequences, patterns, or pieces of information can strengthen both short-term and long-term memory.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research article in <em>Children<\/em><\/a>, \u201cEducational apps and games that require children to remember sequences, patterns, or pieces of information can strengthen both short-term and long-term memory. For instance, memory-matching games, commonly found in educational apps, require players to remember the locations of different items and can improve working memory capacity.\u201d Tie in an educational element, such as matching colors to color names or sums to an addition equation, and foundational learning can occur at the same time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-size:3rem;line-height:2\"><strong><strong>Attention and Concentration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Anyone who\u2019s ever tried to get the attention of someone wrapped up in a video game knows how focused players can become. Online games can train players to focus their attention on specific tasks while ignoring distractions, a crucial skill for learning and academic performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-1200x762.jpg\" alt=\"A simple image of a circle with arrows pointed at it. \" class=\"wp-image-57017\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-1200x762.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic3-2048x1300.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6f0f205831c6c1fb5b4cb8836cbf288\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Online games can train players to focus their attention on specific tasks while ignoring distractions, a crucial skill for learning and academic performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Fast-paced and challenging games can improve attention spans and concentration levels, translating into better focus in real-world activities. \u201cWhile excessive screen time is often linked to reduced attention spans, controlled and purposeful use of digital media can have the opposite effect,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noted the authors in <em>Children<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em> \u201cInteractive tasks that require sustained attention and quick responses can help improve children\u2019s attentional control and selective attention.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-size:3rem;line-height:2\"><strong><strong><strong>Problem-Solving and Cognitive Flexibility<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Many games involve solving puzzles, overcoming obstacles, or making strategic decisions, all of which enhance problem-solving abilities. Multiplayer games and games with complex narratives require the development of effective strategies to reach the ultimate goal. These benefits of game-based learning help children become more effective problem-solvers who can think creatively to find solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"A simple image of a head with a puzzle piece in the middle. \" class=\"wp-image-57020\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:162px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cognitive-dev-graphic-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e8150dbd4ecc1d13b9b1e6bcd108ec1\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>\u201cOnline games can be designed to require children to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. These skills are essential for success&#8230;\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">\u201cOnline games can be designed to require children to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. These skills are essential for success in today\u2019s rapidly changing world and can help children develop into confident, independent, and resourceful individuals,\u201d reported the authors of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2024.1307881\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 paper in <em>Frontiers in Psycholog<\/em>y<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-size:3rem;line-height:2\"><strong><strong><strong>Engagement and Motivation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">While some kids love learning for learning\u2019s sake, many others need a little extra motivation to participate. The fun and engaging nature of online games can make learning more enjoyable and intrinsically motivating. Games can incorporate rewards and feedback mechanisms that provide instant reinforcement and motivate players to continue learning and improving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">\u201cBy providing a contextualized learning environment, digital educational games help students better understand and master knowledge, resulting in a livelier and more exciting learning process,\u201d explain the authors of a January 2024 paper published in <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10783726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>PLoS ON<\/em>E<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/engagement-and-motivation-cognitive-development.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement and motivation graphic of a notebook in a speech bubble. \" class=\"wp-image-57022\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/engagement-and-motivation-cognitive-development.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/engagement-and-motivation-cognitive-development-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/engagement-and-motivation-cognitive-development-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-955734a30baf8e003d99ee23eac44e7a\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong>\u201cBy providing a contextualized learning environment, digital educational games help students better understand and master knowledge, resulting in a livelier and more exciting learning process.\u201d <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">\u201cThe positive impact of digital educational games on student learning engagement is amplified in a more immersive digital environment,\u201d the authors continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"abcmouse\" class=\"wp-block-group anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-royal-depths-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-012a03dd04e7ff854cc31b989ad1e7a0\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71ce28de45af8c1541a0821cc782a087\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><strong><strong>How ABCmouse Can Support Cognitive Development<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-904x1200.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl smiling while playing ABCmouse on the I-pad. \" class=\"wp-image-56918\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-904x1200.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1158x1536.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1544x2048.jpg 1544w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/girl-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-scaled.jpg 1930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-size:10px;line-height:1.5\">*<em>Randomized control trial conducted by Age of Learning. PreK children used ABCmouse for at least 2 days\/week and for at least 1 hour per week. Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aofl.com\/research\">www.aofl.com\/research<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse aims to support cognitive development in young children by combining <strong>research-backed learning principles with interactive game-based experiences<\/strong> that can enhance the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec26cb550d4d56b06b1a85b355f9083b\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.0\"><strong>memory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.0\"><strong>recall<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.0\"><strong>attention<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.0\"><strong>problem-solving<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.0\"><strong>cognitive flexibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Research also shows that <strong>using ABCmouse doubles early learning gains in reading and math<\/strong>.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">ABCmouse was specifically called out in a 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> article in the journal <em>Children<\/em><\/a>, where the authors stated:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9943a194450fc3d6174b522bf88cead\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">\u201cPrograms such as \u2026<strong> ABCmouse utilizes adaptive learning techniques to keep students focused on tasks that are appropriately challenging, thus enhancing their ability to sustain attention over extended periods.<\/strong> These tools provide immediate feedback and rewards, which can motivate students to stay attentive and improve their focus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3bc625f460147ad34e5785fd03e159c\"><strong>See what ABCmouse has to offer!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Free-to-Play-Games-Article.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse showing off all the fun games.\" class=\"wp-image-19887\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Free-to-Play-Games-Article.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Free-to-Play-Games-Article-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Free-to-Play-Games-Article-768x224.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-367b3c53be6f7df6bd54017501e96af9\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse is a leading early learning program for children ages 2-8. Developed by master educators and classroom teachers, the program includes the following key academic subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b0f1cfe6f255190b0152fe401480d5a6 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d;line-height:1.0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literacy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Math<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social studies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90bbd0e33bc3d9bdc51cc81d291fb1a3\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Designed to help children make educational gains, ABCmouse creates an engaging learning experience that includes these unique features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b4dc2fb8df2863d819a032ac2122cc4f is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#dee3ff7d;line-height:1.0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10,000+ learning activities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>850+ complete lessons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital library, games, puzzles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customized learning paths<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Progress tracking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivating rewards system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printables and coloring pages<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full u-m-hide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0012\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: 'Turn Screen Time into Learning Time' with 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' and pricing text; right side shows a mom and child using a tablet together.\" class=\"wp-image-97458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0012\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"Mother and child learning on a tablet in an ABCmouse ad, featuring the slogan \u201cTurn Screen Time into Learning Time\u201d and a red \u201cTry FREE for 30 Days\u201d button.\" class=\"wp-image-97460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile-197x300.png 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aofl-advice-image-video wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ABCmouse Is &quot;One-Hundred Percent Fun\u201d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4cXXArtdg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70ff885fe4df430a05f3045591843622\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><em><strong><em>Legal disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> Any information, materials, or links to third-party resources are provided for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with and do not sponsor\/endorse these third parties and bear no responsibility for the accuracy of content on any external site. All information provided in this article is current as of May 2025.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;background-color:#dee3ff7d\">References:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Clemente-Su\u00e1rez VJ, Beltr\u00e1n-Velasco AI, Herrero-Rold\u00e1n S, Rodriguez-Besteiro S, Mart\u00ednez-Guardado I, Mart\u00edn-Rodr\u00edguez A, Tornero-Aguilera JF. Digital Device Usage and Childhood Cognitive Development: Exploring Effects on Cognitive Abilities. <em>Children<\/em> (Basel). 2024 Oct 27;11(11):1299. doi:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2227-9067\/11\/11\/1299\"> 10.3390\/children11111299<\/a>. PMID: 39594874; PMCID: PMC11592547.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\">Alotaibi MS (2024) Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front. Psychol. 15:1307881. 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