We provide a range of leveled texts for each JAM. We do this because reading level, test scores, first language, and cultural background may not the best indicators of intellect or potential.

No problem! Create a few groups of 5, whereby two students collaborate on one role. OR, create a group of 3 so a strong reader can try tackling two roles.

JAMs are fast-paced, true. There are a few reasons we think you can pull it off. 1) Research shows we're more productive & creative when problem solving has constraints; 2) Beta sites were so intrigued by this method that we believe if you JAM all the time, your class will accept responsibility for learning how to manage their time (a great skill, btw). 3) Mastering new procedures includes developing strategies for: note-taking; re-framing each text as a "missing piece" of a larger puzzle; learning how to ask key questions.

Respectfully, we start with the belief that children are much smarter than adults have ever credited them. Of course, they aren't small adults either. That's why we've created Pre-Game Warm-Ups (booklets) to play ahead of JAMs; and JAMs to play between BRAVE games. In sum, we scaffold everything, consistently positioning students to strengthen their inherent weaknesses, academic & social.

As parents of older children, we'll take the long view and tell you that real and meaningful learning supports long-term success. Time and again, we've seen how this human-centered approach drives positive behavioral patterns like patience, kindness, perseverance, and collaboration.

Yes! Our programming strives to meet a range of traditional social studies standards. Plus, we use STEM principles to systematically position students to identify & clear bias.

Content is one thing; process is another; the term science applies to both. eduPLAYnation positions students as scientists to observe, gather, and organize data for the most objective analysis of historical events as humanly possible. We use three scientific principles to reinforce the scientific method. FIRST, gameplay uses the 5Es of Inquiry-Led Learning to outline procedures and process with the goal building & studying a "living model of the past" so players can search for bias. SECOND, BRAVE gaming session are structured by NGSS Cross-Cutting Principles, i.e., systems; cause & effect; force, instability & change; patterns. THIRD, eduPLAYnation is a Game Theory application called "repeated games," insofar our games study the role trust plays in conflict in cooperation. Note, Game Theory is a branch of mathematics that studies how interdependent players makes choices given a set of constraints and number of variables.

100%. Our programming is designed to lay a foundation for 4th & 5th graders to have success in equivalent classes at higher grades, including the APUSH exam. Why? Cognitive Load Theory suggests working memory is limited; new knowledge needs to be processed & stored before attempting to acquire more new knowledge. This means it's in a student's best interest to start banking social studies in elementary school. If so, they won't be starting from scratch when they reach middle & high school, rather, they'll be working from strength to strength to build on existing knowledge. But don't take our word for it! The Scarborough Reading Rope demonstrates how background knowledge supports literacy outcome and literary knowledge. In any case, reach out to your district's high school history teachers to see if they'd prefer teaching students who've played our games, as opposed to students who haven't. Heck, they're likely to suggest their students use JAMs to prepare for the APUSH.

Elephanta Education has had an IRB from the Wyoming Department of Health to conduct research since 2018. Since that time we've tested our programming with over 2,500 subjects across Wyoming--on and off the Wind River Reservation--and the Minneapolis Public School District.

Yes! Pre-Game Warm-Ups, JAMs and BRAVE games have vocabulary lists. Plus, our method uses embedded vocabulary so readers can see new words in context. BOGO!

There are currently 20 JAMs across 2 social-studies strands, 10 JAMs/strand in geography & government. Each JAM package includes one 50-minute activity, an optional Pre-Game Warmup, and six ELA extensions.

Schemas are concept ideas that students use to make abstract ideas applicable. Schemas also help student detect and organize patterns. Note, we use the same 10 schemas to build every JAM series, starting with "Game Theory," Context," "Perspective," "Change," and so on. This provides consistency to ensure students practice spiraling the same set of skills across an infinite subject areas.

Each JAM has an optional lesson, a Pre-Game Warm-Up. Print double-sided, head-to-head, and fold into a booklet. Don't forget to staple the spine! Inside, students read about that JAM’s dedicated schema in three brief sections. Note, each section includes a short sets of questions & reflections. Plus, booklets contain vocabulary lists and embedded vocabulary.

There are 16 pages in each JAM package.

No formal training is required. Booklets and JAM packets are Print & Play, intuitive and teacher-friendly. If you'd prefer some PD to start, especially with BRAVE games, we're happy to figure out a way to train your staff, either in person or online. We'll make it work! Reach out!

The idea of being irrelevant is scary, yet teachers aren't meant to have all the answers. This is more true than ever given the rise of AI. Moving forward the role of teacher is to help students learn how to ask meaningful questions.

JAMs are shortform, "print & play" activities available through a subscription model at this website. They can be played as stand-alone activities or as prequels & sequels to bridge BRAVE games. Meanwhile, BRAVE games are a one-time purchase that come complete in a 12" x 12" box containing original artwork, game pieces, instructions, a storyteller booklet, PLUS a 2nd box containing the board game surface: a 4'x6' neoprene map of North America. BRAVE games take 5, one-hour sessions to play and have live links to step-by-step classroom instructions, plus animated videos and extensions.

According to Learning Science, reading & writing are reciprocal tasks. In response, we've crafted ELA extensions that position students to use "retrieval practice," "elaborating," "interleaving," and "analysis." Our sentence-level instruction provides practice reading and writing complex syntax likely encountered in game play.

BRAVE games are sold separately. And no, you don't have to incorporate BRAVE games into your classroom just because you're using JAMs. True, these board games are more involved than setting your students up on a device. True, they demand a certain level of preparation, setup and cleanup across five different sessions. That said, the board game surface is a neoprene mat that's easy to clean, roll & store in your closet. And BRAVE games make facilitating JAMs easier. Plus, we offer live links to walk you through the process if you don't want to read the instructions that come inside each game box. But PLEASE understand the power of BRAVE games to translate complex timelines and concepts into a series of manageable tasks (tactile, audio, visual & interactive) that are engaging, effective, and fun! This is especially true for English Language Learners, students on the spectrum, students who love narrative story telling, G&T who complain about being bored in class, students who don't trust authority, and students who tell their parents they didn't learn anything in school. Basically everyone.

It takes about one JAM for a user to find the swing of things!

Homeschoolers, social workers and adults have asked for access to JAMs because they’re a highly effective way to learn history, perspective taking, and conflict resolution. Plus, they're intuitive and flexible enough to use outside the classroom. But most importantly, they offer a safe space to practice empathizing. Note, empathy uses one's emotional response to cue cognition (externalizing) so learners scour their text to consider: Who, What, When, Where, How & Why.

Not yet! But we’re working on a plan to bring JAMs to every device!

For any queries, contact us at info@eduplaynation.com. Or use our Enquiry form at https://eduplaynation.com/contact

Yes all account users are notified as new and/or improved JAMS are published.

When a School Plan is activated, any existing Individual Plan is automatically overridden. The teacher is then included as part of the School Plan.

An individual subscription under the Teacher Plain costs $120. A School Plan (up to 12 teachers) costs $600. After you subscribe, login to download as many print & play JAMs for your classroom as you like! Enjoy immediate access to available JAMs (currently Geography with 10 lessons and Politics & Government with 10 lessons), plus all future series as they're released at no additional cost.

Yes, you may download 1 JAM from each series for FREE as a kind of trial (we decide which ones are free).

Subscribed users can download as many JAMs as they wish, but please note JAMs are protected under copyright law so users are prohibited from sharing any JAMS, free or paid. If a user is not subscribed, free JAMs can be only be downloaded 2X.

No. All subscription purchases are non-refundable. Since eduPLAYnation provides immediate access to downloadable digital PDF resources and other digital content upon purchase, we are unable to offer refunds, exchanges, or partial refunds after a subscription has been activated. Please review the subscription details carefully before completing your purchase. If you experience any technical issues accessing your account or purchased content, please contact our support team, and we will be happy to assist.you.

Choose a school administrator to visit our website and click on our "Subscribe" button. Scroll down and click on "Subscribe Now." That person will need to go to "Sign Up" at the bottom of the page and enter their name & email. Next, they'll check their inbox (or junk box) to verify, then set a password. If they've already signed up, they will simply enter their email and password to login. Next, they'll choose the "School Plan," and enter payment details. Note, Wyoming residents must upload tax exempt documents to avoid sales tax (we work as quickly as possible to verify those documents, but there might be a 24-48 turn around before a confirmation email is generated). Next, your school administrator logs in and enters up to 12 teacher names/emails. This will cue the system to generate email invitations for each of those teachers so they can login for unlimited access. If a person doesn't see their invitation in their inbox, remind them to check their junk box.

Creating an eduPLAYnation account is free! You can use your Google, Facebook, or personal email account to sign up. 1.What are the basic requirements for usernames? Length: 3–30 characters Allowed characters: letters, numbers, underscore , No spaces or other special symbols Must be unique No offensive or impersonating names

You can sign in using your registered email Id or directly by your google account/Facebook

Use at least 8 characters with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

If you're trying to register using an email and password (rather than signing up through Facebook or Google), you'll need the verification email to verify your email address so that you can set up your eduPLAYnation account. If you haven't received the verification email for your new eduPLAYnation account yet, the email may be stuck in your spam folder.

1.If your eduPLAYnation account was created using Facebook or Google single sign-on, your password is the same one you use to log in to those services. You can reset your password directly through Google, Facebook. 2.If you have a eduPLAYnation account and forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" feature on Log in page which asks for email address to which a unique URL will be sent to your inbox. By accessing that URL, you will be prompted to set a new password. If you do not receive the email, check your spam folder. 3.If you are logged into eduPLAYnation already, visit your User Profile and check for Reset password option

Yes. Eligible nonprofit organizations may qualify for a sales tax exemption where permitted by applicable laws. To receive tax-exempt status, your organization must provide valid tax-exemption documentation for review and approval before completing a purchase. Once your documentation has been verified and approved, eligible purchases will be processed without applicable sales tax. eduPLAYnation reserves the right to request updated documentation if your tax-exempt status expires or changes.

When you sign up for the first time,system asks for your organization information and upload documents and sometimes you have to wait for 24hrs to get approval from our team. If you miss to fill out tax exempt form and upload documents, visit your User profile and you can see "Are You Tax Exempt? Get Verified " section and click Verify button to fill out the tax exempt form If you have missed before you purchase ,on buying the subscriptions(Either Individual /School) our system displays a message again to get filled out the tax form.

Once you fill out the tax form, check your user profile for the status as approved and also you will get notified via email once your documents have been approved.