Early childhood is a period characterized by the
rapid development of several cognitive abilities known as
executive functions (EF), required for all kinds of learning and
adaptive behaviour. Alike other aspects of development, both
positive and detrimental environmental conditions can have a
potential impact on EF maturation. For instance, an
improvement in EF is usually reported when children engage
in activities that gradually and systematically challenge them.
Mate Marote is a free online platform with videogames
inspired in neurocognitive science findings that aim to
stimulate the development of EF in school-aged children. In
this work we present features of the platform, the games, and
some promising results obtained in an experience with first
graders in Argentina.
