With all the hype about the iPAD in the classroom, I thought I would give you some comparable ways to use the Kindle Fire. After comparing apps, the Kindle Fire has just about the same type of apps available. The good news for you is that the Kindle Fire is much less expensive, too. I [...]
25
Aug
Memory and Learning
Memory plays a huge part in learning and is a major component in cognitive functioning. Although long-term memory is important, short-term memory is often talked about when referring to a child’s ability to function in the classroom. That’s why a teacher will often remark about children with ADD that they have a problem with ‘working [...]
06
Oct
What Happens to Your Child’s Memory After an Injury
Working memory is commonly known as short term memory. This type of memory is what we use on a regular basis and it’s always fresh in our mind. Working memory is also considered the way we keep only the important information in our mind and weed out the information that is not necessary. With that [...]
29
Sep
5 Types of Memory That Will Help Your Child Remember Easier!
Memory is not just memory — it contains several types of memory processes. That is why brain training is so beneficial when you hear me speak about strengthening the overall processing of the brain. Memory itself has several processes! Memory is amazing in so many ways. We can think, remember, act, and so [...]
22
Sep
4 Reasons to Use “Errorless Learning” with Children Who Have Memory Weaknesses
Last week, we discussed retrieval in general and 3 strategies to use to help your child retrieve information from their weak memory. We talked about using Cued Retrieval which "cues" the memory up for retrieval, Recognition Memory which basically gives your child the answer and Free Retrieval which is trial by error where [...]
15
Sep
Parts of Speech in Rhyme Form
The Parts of Speech in Rhyme A noun's the name of any thing, As school, or garden, hoop, or swing. Adjectives tell the kind of noun, As great, small, pretty, white, or brown. Instead of nouns, the pronouns stand– Her head, his face, your arm, my hand. Verbs tell of something to be done– [...]
15
Sep
3 Ways to Help Your Child “Retrieve” Information When Their Memory is Weak
We all know that memory is very important cognitive skill needed in order to learn. There are three parts to the memory process: You need the ability to "encode" the memory which means process what is coming in put the memory into your internal filing cabinet. You need the ability to "store" the [...]
20
Apr
How To Deliver Your Expertise Online And Get More Clients
Hi! I wanted to let you know about the following: I just made a special arrangement to get you FREE access to a one-time webinar with myself and my colleague Nicola Bird of JigsawBox.com on How To Deliver Your Expertise Online And Get More Clients. * * * * * * * * * * [...]
14
Dec
Research Shows Inexpensive Games Key to Increasing IQ and Processing Speed
UC Berkley Graduate Students led by Dr. Silvia Bunge, wanted to research about children's intelligence. They used simple, inexpensive card games, puzzles and software as their tools. The protocol used was to "play" the games for 15 min. totaling 1 hour and 15 min. a day for a total of 20 hours of [...]
08
Nov
Why Test Your Child’s Cognitive Ability?
Children grow and progress at different levels and different speeds. Some children don’t struggle a bit while others struggle to a point that they absolutely hate school and they struggle in life. You need to stop it from happening or don’t let it get to a point where they shut down and do not want [...]
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