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Notes on puzzles and the brains that love them, from our team and the wider KenKen community. New pieces most weeks.
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KenKen in the Classroom: Why Teachers Keep Coming Back
KenKen in the classroom is a no-prep, self-differentiating way to build number sense and perseverance. Here is why teachers keep coming back to these math puzzles for students.
A Short History of Number Puzzles: From Latin Squares to KenKen
The real history of number puzzles, traced date by date: from the ancient magic square to Euler's latin square, the 1979 Number Place that became sudoku, and the arrival of KenKen.
How to Improve Your Focus and Concentration
How to improve concentration and focus for real: what attention is, why single-tasking beats multitasking, and the sleep, breaks, and daily habits that build better concentration.
Why Your Brain Loves the 'Aha' Moment
The aha moment, or eureka effect, is the sudden flash when a puzzle clicks. Here is the neuroscience of why puzzles feel good and why solving it yourself beats being told the answer.
The Five-Minute Habit: What a Daily Puzzle Does for Your Focus
A daily puzzle habit is a five-minute focus ritual you can actually keep. Here is what a small morning routine puzzle does for your attention, and how to make it stick.
KenKen for Kids: Turning Math Practice Into Play
KenKen for kids turns math practice into a game. A parent's guide to grid sizes by age, tips for solving together, and why letting kids struggle builds real confidence.
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