Tag Archives: training
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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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28
Jan

What is BrainSkills P2?

Last week I introduced you to BrainSkills.  You received the nuts and bolts of the program.  This week we will look at the program from the perspective of how this can help students, which students will benefit and what does the program look like anyway? To review, we have been discussing how we learn.  How [...]

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27
Jan

What is BrainSkills?

ENHANCED LEARNING SKILLS FOR KIDS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE BRAINSKILLS PROCESSING AND COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT ONLINE PROGRAM The BrainSkills Core Exercise Program The brain can be exercised to improve mental (cognitive) function. Stronger cognitive skills can make learning easier and faster.  Not all brain training is created equal.  Mental activity in general is a good thing. Doing crossword [...]

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