< Back to All Blog Posts

Excellent Video Games for Social-Emotional Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

Social-emotional learning (aka SEL) has been a hot topic in education for a while now, and for good reason. SEL is all about helping students develop the skills they need to manage their emotions, set goals, build empathy, create strong relationships, and make smart choices. While these skills are essential for success in school and…

How Video Games Build Resilience

// Alyssa Froehling

You’ve probably heard the age-old warning that video games rot your brain. But what if we told you that gaming could actually help you build mental fortitude and resilience? As an educational game studio, we’ve known for a long time that well-designed games can be powerful learning tools, and research backs up what we’ve observed…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – August 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

Welcome back, Filamentarians! August is upon us, and while the sun might be setting a bit earlier these days, the present (and future) of game-based learning is still shining bright.  As summer slowly winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, we’ve got a fresh batch of educational gaming news to keep your spirits high and…

Game-Based Learning, STEM, and Young Learners

// Alyssa Froehling

A toddler stacking blocks, a preschooler mixing colors, a kindergartener examining a caterpillar on the sidewalk. What do these activities have in common? They’re all early explorations in STEM! Young children are natural scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. They’re constantly observing the world around them, asking questions, and experimenting with their environment.  From the moment children…

Teaching Sustainability Through STEM Games

// Alyssa Froehling

Sustainability and environmental conservation are pressing global issues that can be difficult and stressful to approach in the classroom. As educational game developers, we have a unique opportunity to create engaging tools that make these complex topics accessible and inspiring for learners of all ages. By harnessing the power of play, STEM games can simulate…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – July 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

The dog days of summer are upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time for another sizzling installment of What’s New in Game-based Learning! If you’re new around here, welcome – we’re thrilled to have you join our community of game-based learning enthusiasts. Each month, we round up the hottest news in…

Stay Active All Summer: Video Games for Exercise Education

// Alyssa Froehling

As the novelty of summer wears off and the hours start to drag on, it’s easy to fall into a routine of lounging around and staring at screens for long stretches of time. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we have a solution that combines the best of both worlds: video games that encourage physical activity…

Multiplayer Educational Games for Collaborative Summer Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

Summer vacation is here, and it’s the perfect time for kids to not only have fun and relax, but also to strengthen their social connections and learn valuable skills through collaborative play. In an age where digital interactions are increasingly prevalent, multiplayer educational games offer a unique opportunity for children to engage with their peers,…

© 2025 Filament games. All rights reserved.