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There's science behind every move

CogniMoves® is built on decades of peer-reviewed research at the intersection of neuroscience and education.

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At the center of it all

Executive Function

Executive function skills are the brain's air traffic control system, governing attention, working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation.
These are the skills that allow students to strengthen:

Staying on Task

Follow Directions

Taking Turns

Adapt to New Challenges

Manage Frustration

Without strong executive function skills, students face a higher risk of repeated difficulties in reading, math, and science throughout their elementary education1.

1 Morgan et al. (2019), Early Childhood Research Quarterly. Read the study →

Why It Matters

These skills predict more than grades

Research shows that stronger executive function skills predict fewer social and behavioral problems, stronger peer relationships, and greater success across a lifetime2.
2 Duncan, G. J., et al. (2007), Developmental Psychology. Read the study →
How CogniMoves® Works

CogniMoves® Strengthens Executive Function

CogniMoves combines movement, cognition, music, and intentional repetition to strengthen the neural pathways associated with executive function. Students from Pre-K to 3rd grade follow developmentally appropriate animated videos in time to a musical beat.

Every video session trains kids to spot a pattern, predict what's next, and act on it — the same core skills behind reading, math, and self-control. When students master a pattern, the complexity increases, continuously challenging and developing their executive function skills.

 

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RIGOROUSLY MEASURED OUTCOMES

A validated measure of cognitive growth

Executive function outcomes were assessed using the DCCS, a standardized card-sort task validated in developmental psychology research. Students who used CogniMoves show a 2x improvement over control-group performance.
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Improvement over control group

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Detailed Results

Change in Student EF Scores

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