Taking a playful approach to schoolwork: Associations with schoolwork engagement, school satisfaction, and school belonging.
Urke HB; Bakker AB; Hetland J; Tjomsland HE
The study looked at how making schoolwork fun and competitive helps kids feel more interested and happy at school. They found that adding fun makes kids feel more engaged and satisfied, especially when they are bored. Adding competition also helps, but it works better when kids aren't bored.