Natural Learning
There are many ways to describe what we marbles do. We help publishers create, design and deliver learning products for schools. We develop our own (seriously fun) learning software. But really, our specialty is natural learning—no matter what project we’re on.
By nature, kids love to explore the world around them. So why don’t they always love school? Because pedagogy strayed too far from nature. Too many kids can’t see the connection between lessons and life.
We’re fighting back—and fighting for kids’ futures—with our Natural Learning Approach™. It’s grounded in the best, most recent neuroscientific research into how brains learn. And it’s supported by our study of tribal pedagogies in Africa, where schools with limited resources produce amazing students.
Kids already know how to learn, naturally. And supporting them is the most important thing we do. Check out our Six Core Principles.
Science Says
- whole-brain learning is best (no more right vs. left)
- novelty and necessity are great motivators
- stories make learning more memorable
- emotions play a huge role in students’ success
- social interactions support learning
- memory exercises make kids more aware
- providing many routes to the “right answer” inspires more creativity
- simple, intuitive tools engage kids best