The Psychology of Collecting for Kids: Why Badges, Stickers, and Passports Work
If you have ever raised or taught a 6- to 9-year-old, you have witnessed the phenomenon firsthand. Whether it is an obsessive assortment of Pokémon cards, a pocketful of shiny rocks, or a carefully curated sticker album, children love to collect. They will spend hours organizing, trading, and admiring their treasures with a level of…