Which Children Will Benefit From Math(s) Gamification?

Previously I have discussed the many benefits of having fun by playing maths board games.  As a parent the underlying question we want to know is if your child would benefit from Math(s) gamification? Here are a few pointers to help you make an informed decision. Does your child need to build more self-confidence and […]

Yet Another Real Life Story on the Magical Learning Results when Playing Games with Children

In my previous blog, I talked about a real-life story but this is not just a solitary example, it is truly amazing how playing fun games can positively affect a child’s learning. Here’s another great example… Geetha Ramani (University of Maryland) and Robert Siegler (Carnegie Mellon University) conducted some research in with preschool children on […]

How Long Should Children Be Spending in Front of a Screen?

This is really is the million-dollar question! Researchers are urging parents to limit screen time for their children, as it leaves room for losses in the natural developmental process of a child. Here’s what the experts say. “All it does is teach them to be dependent on the screen for instant gratification… They are not […]

Play Learning Through Games

The real way to learn is through play, but do you do this with your child? Over the past couple of decades, I discovered the hidden truths about the best way to incorporate the right types of math(s) games. That is why I put together my findings in the Race To Infinity™ game. My next […]

Is This Socially Acceptable?

In general, it is not difficult to notice that it has even become socially common to say, “I’m no good at math(s),” as if it is some special sort of honour or accolade. Funny enough, by the same token, it is uncommon to hear people proudly say, “I’m no good at reading.” It appears that […]

Those best-paying jobs…

I promised to send you the list of best-paying jobs in my last post. In Spring 2014, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) analyzed an annual list obtained from CareerCast.com of the worst- and best-paid jobs over a certain period. The report stresses the power and importance of numeracy skills in today’s job market. Both groups of careers led […]

Do you want to know what Math(s) can prepare your child for?

Math(s) can prepare kids for anything they want to do or become. It’s time to inspire, raise, and develop a generation that can fully harness the awesome benefits and versatility of math(s), for tackling global problems requiring analytical thinking, creative thinking, resilience, grit, and critical thinking. In a report published by the Wall Street Journal, […]

What self-confidence can do for your child

It was such a great privilege, honour, and delight for me to be such a strong and positive voice in a specialist field (software programming) that historically has had few females or women. I was often the only woman in every team, in most cases. In one or two cases, there was only one other woman. […]

Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2019 – WINNER!

On the 15th February 2019, BeGenio were honoured to be winners of The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards in the Micro to Small Business category. Grace Olugbodi, BeGenio’s Founder, collected the award and expressed her shock and delight: “We won! I couldn’t believe it as the category was so competitive. This gives me more […]

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