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Forgetting to Remember-Part 2

Memory is the ability to store, organize, and recall information in the brain. Having a memory deficit means a slower response to problem solving, a shorter attention span, poor concentration, and the inability or slower response to recalling information already processed. Poor memory skills are a common symptom in many learning disabled children, including our youngest child Daniel. We have crossed many “disability bridges” since the boys came to live with us. We are now in the process of learning how to cope with and improve poor memory. Our first step will be to talk to Daniel’s pediatrician. He recently … Continue reading →

Simple Games

Here are some simple game ideas to exercise your children’s minds while entertaining them at the same time. A Twist on Memory Games Draw lines to divide a standard size sheet of paper or poster board cut down to size, into four even sections. Have your children draw pictures, covering the whole sheet of paper. The drawing should attempt to cover each section equally. You might want to select a theme such as animals and have each child draw his or her favorite animal. When children are finished drawing and coloring their pictures, they can cut each one into four … Continue reading →

What is Missing? And, other Memory Games

Here are some ideas for activities that are not only fun but that will also stimulate your child’s memory. Fill a box or cookie sheet with odds and ends from around the house. A toy, a marker, a coin, a pencil sharpener, dice, a piece of candy, a paper clip, and other small assorted objects. Lay them out so they can be seen completely. Count the number of items, so you’ll know how to calculate each participant’s score. Have each child look at the collection of objects for a set period of time (20 seconds is good). Next, have each … Continue reading →