Tip #27 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (Alder & Trombly) - Memory

  


Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly.


#27

I Just Forgot!

 

If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient.
It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.

~Winnie the Pooh

 

Do you find that when you ask your child to do more than one thing at a time, the task may only get partially done or not done at all? Perhaps it is less an attitude problem than you might be tempted to think. Children need practice building their memory and multi-tasking skills.

One way to improve your child's memory is by asking him to do a series of tasks. Use the words "first," "then," "next," and "finally" or number them 1, 2, 3, 4. Give him directions such as "First, go get your book bag. Second, put on your shoes and, third, wait by the door for me.” It may be helpful to have a younger child repeat the directions first, before attempting to follow them. Ask him to visualize where these things are as you say them so he has a “picture” of where to go, too.

Another helpful aid is to find a song your child knows and likes. Borrow its tune and replace the words with the things he has to remember. For instance, use the melody from “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” to remember to bring home all of his winter clothes from school: “Hat, snow pants, boots, and gloves.” He can practice singing it every time he packs up to come home.

Find other ways in everyday life to help him increase his memorization capability. Give him 3, 4, or 5 things to remember when you take him shopping. Ask him, “What were the three things I asked you to remember for me?” With practice, his ability to remember things will increase.

Helping him at home should also increase his ability to remember multiple directions a teacher may give him at school. As the directions get harder and he accomplishes them, he will feel a sense of pride as well as improve his memory.

 

See the workbook at www.365teachersecrets.com for a sample of a memory game.

 

 


     Cindy McKinley Alder                                            Patti Trombly

 

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