Brain Architecture Game® (Brain Development Simulation Game)

Imagines’ facilitators have been trained to facilitate the Brain Architecture Game®. The game’s genesis emerged from a unique partnership between developmental scientists from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and communication scientists at the FrameWorks Institute.  The Brain Architecture Game is a dynamic and interactive tool for understanding early brain development. Community or organizational teams guide a simulation of brain development through various stressors, tracking its growth and experiences. Engage in group debriefs based on recorded journeys in life journals. Ideal for community members interested in neuroscience and early childhood development.

“Know” Knowledge & Understanding

• Understand the importance of healthy early brain development.
• Observe how life experiences impact early brain development.
• Discuss prevention and intervention possibilities that could make a difference in brain development.

“Do” Apply Skills & Practice

• Engage with group to use material provided to “build a brain” that shows the impact of a healthy foundation.
• Discuss the emotions that are experienced when a brain is successful or challenged.
• Focus on the fact that what is predictable is preventable in discussion.

“Be” Professional Growth & Transformation

• Be curious about the role of resilience when building a brain.
• Avoid blaming or shaming language related to experiences presented in the simulation.
• Engage self-awareness related to unconscious bias and attitudes related to the experiences presented in the game.