1) Stories raise attention and help learners remember context.
Narrative structure helps people retain cause-and-effect sequences, which makes later practice feel meaningful instead of abstract.
Evidence made approachable
Why story-first learning works.
Story gives context, visuals make it concrete, and practice makes it stick. That is the learning loop behind Wayward Woods.
TL;DR
Absorb → Visualize → Practice. Stories spark motivation, visuals build mental models, and practice turns ideas into behavior. That's the learning loop behind Wayward Woods.
Plain-language claims (with sources)
2) Visual systems make complex ideas easier to hold in memory.
When text and visuals work together, people form stronger mental models and learn faster.
3) Short practice loops build confidence faster than long lectures.
Practice with feedback helps learners apply knowledge, which makes skills durable and transferable.
4) Sequential learning reduces overload and keeps motivation high.
Learners do better when concepts are staged: purpose → plan → act.
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