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Tag Archives: children
BrainCoach Book Review
BrainCoach Bridgette from our Montgomery Mall location in Bethesda, Maryland shares with us her review of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science! Read More
Posted in Fun, Products
Tagged children, Coordination, Critical Thinking, family games, science projects
Let’s Play Together!
It’s a brand New Year! This is our time for a fresh start. We sort through the events of the past year and look at things we would like to change. Then we make a list of resolutions: exercise, eat better, spend smarter, etc. How many of us included “Play More” on our list? We don’t really view play as important, but it is in so many ways. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Health, Research
Tagged Brain exercise, children, cognitive stimulation, cooperation, Creativity, family games, Group Games, imagination, Memory, Social Interaction
A Thank You from our CEO
Wow, what a year! 10 new stores, 100’s of new products, and 1000’s of challenges of Quarto with our BrainCoaches across the country. Read More
Posted in General
Tagged children, Products, thanksgiving, toys for tots
The Amazing Q-BA-MAZE!
We had the opportunity to interview Andrew, the creator of Q-BA-MAZE and find out how he came up with this modern-day marble run! Read More
Posted in Fun, Products
Tagged children, Coordination, Creativity, fine motor skills, inventors, Q, Visual Perception
Boost Your Brain–Learn a Language
Learning a new language is one of the most optimal activities for exercising the brain and building your cognitive reserve. Learning a new language works the left hemisphere of the brain, however, speaking and communicating in that language works both hemispheres. So if you want to try one of the number one workouts for your brain, launch yourself into a new language. Read More
Posted in General, Products, Random, Research
Tagged Alzeheimer's Disease, bilingual, children, cognitive reserve, ellen bialystock, executive control system, flash cards, infants, janet werker, Kids, language, little pim, living language
Help Give a Brilliant Gift
Thanksgiving is a time for us to think of all the things we have in life that we are thankful for. Food, shelter, friends and family often top the lists of many people. Here at Marbles, we think everyone deserves a little fun in their life as well, even those who may be less fortunate. That’s why we are donating 5% of all online proceeds in gifts-in-kind to Toys for Tots. Because every kid deserves a brilliant gift this holiday season. Read More
Posted in Fun, Products
Tagged brilliant gifts, children, thanksgiving, toys for tots
Family Throwdown!
Nothing says family together time quite like a good old fashioned throwdown over your favorite family game. It’s your year to win and we’re here to help. Here are some BrainCoach family favorites along with a tip or two to help you take down Uncle Frank. Read More
Games for the Kiddos
Many parents, relatives, or friends come into Marbles looking for a gift for younger children. While we do focus primarily on adult brain games, software, and books, there are also some fun and stimulating options for the 10 and under Read More
Posted in Fun, Products
Tagged Brain exercise, Brain Fitness, children, cognitive stimulation, continual learning, mental abilities, Products
Lincoln Square Grand Opening Guest Speaker
We are very excited to announce our Guest Speaker for the Lincoln Square Grand Opening. Mike “the Walking Calculator” Byster will be joining us. Mike Byster created Brainetics, a revolutionary system that uses mathematics to teach you how to use Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products
Tagged adults, Brainetics, children, math, Mike Byster