Every Body Has a Brain

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Innovative way to learn about gray matter.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Every Body Has a Brain is a collection of educational songs, animations, and mini-games that teach kids ages 4-6 about the human brain. The characters are all positive role models and help kids to learn through playing games. The game is available as both on CD-ROM for $24.95, or as a digital download for $19.95.

  • Positive messages5
    Kids learn how all parts of the brain cooperate so that people can go about their lives. Learning about the brain is made fun through educational songs and games. 
  • Positive role models5
    The game is full of friendly characters who each have something important to teach the player. All of the characters, as well as the player, are working together to help Phoebe Brainheart's brain work correctly.
  • Ease of play5
    Information is presented through animations, songs, and voice-overs, so it's easy for even non-readers to follow along. The songs include a sing-along mode where kids can follow along to text lyrics.
  • Violence & scariness0
    Not applicable.
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What kids can learn

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Kids can learn all about the biology of the brain, including the names of its regions and how they work together so people can perform complex activities such as dancing. Kids also get a peek at the differences between human and animal brains. While tutorials could be more robust, mini-games reinforce core learning concepts by having kids exercise different parts of their brain. Every Body Has a Brain makes the science of the brain understandable and alluring.

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  • Arts
  • Hobbies
  • Language & Reading
  • Math
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What's it about?

The star of Every Body Has Brain is a girl named Phoebe Brainheart, who is practicing for her school dance competition. Players visit the four parts of Phoebe's brain, where they meet characters such as Sara Bellum, Sir Rebral Cortex, and Ms. Hippo, and learn through songs and games how the different parts of Phoebe's brain work together so that she can do different activities.

Is it any good?

 

EVERY BODY HAS A BRAIN presents a wealth of information about the brain in a fun and lighthearted package. Kids not only learn about the four parts of the brain, but they actually get a chance to exercise each part by playing specially tailored mini-games. One of the mini-games in the cerebral cortex (the part of the brain that controls creativity), for example, lets players compose rudimentary songs by dragging and dropping instruments onto a grid. Kids should learn a lot without even realizing it since they will be too busy having fun.

What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about some of the child's favorite activities, and which parts of the brain are used during those activities.

  • Families can also talk about what kinds of things humans can do that animals can't. What are some of the differences between a human's brain and the brains of various animals?

  • In what way is a person's brain like a computer? In what ways is a computer like a human brain?

  • Families that enjoy this game might also want to explore other learning games.

This review was written by Erin Bell

What kids can learn

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Kids can learn all about the biology of the brain, including the names of its regions and how they work together so people can perform complex activities such as dancing. Kids also get a peek at the differences between human and animal brains. While tutorials could be more robust, mini-games reinforce core learning concepts by having kids exercise different parts of their brain. Every Body Has a Brain makes the science of the brain understandable and alluring.

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  • Science: biology
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  • Communication: listening
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  • Health & Fitness: body awareness
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What's it about?

The star of Every Body Has Brain is a girl named Phoebe Brainheart, who is practicing for her school dance competition. Players visit the four parts of Phoebe's brain, where they meet characters such as Sara Bellum, Sir Rebral Cortex, and Ms. Hippo, and learn through songs and games how the different parts of Phoebe's brain work together so that she can do different activities.

How kids will learn

Using the mouse, kids can explore a map of a brain and visit the brain's four sections. In each brain section, players meet friendly characters who provide information about how that part of the brain functions. Information is presented through short narrated texts with animated visuals, songs, and mini-games of several levels of difficulty. For example, one mini-game in the cerebral cortex -- the part of the brain associated with creative thinking -- lets players compose rudimentary songs.

How parents can help

  • Explore the supplemental material for teachers and parents at http://ebhb.morphonix.com/. Short lesson plans contain songs, coloring pages, and related web resources.
  • Encourage your kids to learn about how other parts of the human body work, such as the lungs or heart. Ask where these parts are located and what their functions are.
This review was written by Erin Bell

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This review was written by Erin Bell
Topics:music and sing-along, science and nature
Platforms:Windows, Mac
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Edutainment
Developer:Morphonix LLC
Release date:July 26, 2011
Price:$24.95 (CD-ROM), $19.95 (download)
ESRB rating:NR
This review was written by Erin Bell
 

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FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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