Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming; it can help with healing, too! Tech professionals and doctors have worked together to create a VR experience to help patients manage their pain. Listen to learn more about why doctors are using VR and find out how a cute dog is involved in the process.
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Feeling lonely is no fun. Making new friends is a great cure for loneliness, and it can be easier to do than some people think. Listen to hear kids and an author who wrote a book about friendship share the best ways that they know to make friends.
Read MoreKid News: Coding Mythological Creatures
Hands-on projects can make learning more fun! When fifth graders from Massachusetts used coding to bring mythological creatures to life, they had a blast sharpening their science and math skills and deepening their knowledge of cultures around the world. Their teacher gave them the time and freedom to research, be creative, and even make mistakes. Listen to hear from the kids who worked on the coding project and learn about two cool mythological creatures.
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Too much screen time can negatively affect kids’ health and learning, but the way kids are using their screen time makes a difference. Researchers say playing video games may be a better use of screen time than watching videos. In one study, kids reported feeling happier after playing video games, even when they had been playing for a long period of time. Listen to learn more about the surprising effects of video games on mental health.
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12/09/2020
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2465-kid-news-gaming-good-for-you
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