28/02/2026
Multitasking often looks like a strength.
A child doing homework while checking a screen may seem productive,
but the brain is usually just switching attention back and forth.
Each switch interrupts focus, making it harder to stay deeply engaged.
Yet not all multitasking works the same way.
When children move between thinking, building, and adjusting within a structured activity, the brain isn’t being distracted, it’s being involved.
That’s why in hands-on STEM environments, kids can shift between steps while still remaining highly focused.
The real question isn’t whether multitasking is good or bad, but what kind of habits are being formed.