In elementary classrooms, challenges with impulse control, following directions, and staying focused are often viewed as behavior problems. However, research continues to show that many of these difficulties are closely tied to working memory demands, not a lack of motivation or effort. Recent research took a closer look at working memory and self regulation skills […]
The free Memory Game Printable is a fun, interactive activity is great for brain training and keeps students moving and thinking. Read more about the steps of preparing the game, explain how to play, and highlight the benefits of practicing memory skills and line drawing through this game. You can download this free printable memory […]
Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to help your students improve their memory skills? If so, you’ll want to try out some of these memory games for the classroom. These activities are not only fun, but they also help students learn how to focus and pay attention to detail. You may be surprised […]
Do you work with children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD symptoms may include deficits in executive functions such as working memory. Researchers have explored ADHD and memory in children in order to understand any memory problems that may be present in this group of children. Working memory is an important cognitive function. […]
What to help your students with working memory? Researchers have explored the association between exercise and working memory and have found that aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and coordination are all associated with working memory. Working memory is an important skills for students for reading, writing, math, following directions, and more. This executive function skills is […]
Did you know that research shows that drawing when learning can boost memory recall? Sometimes when we think of ways to help students with their memory we focus on strategies such as: These strategies are evidence based but it is not always realistic that students can use them in a large classrooms. Have you ever considered […]
Want to challenge your memory skills? Try this free writing, drawing and memory activity. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. This activity is from the complete Memory Game for Kids packet. The PDF includes 15 memory games to print or screen share to a crowd! How Does the Drawing and […]
If you work with students who have ADHD, you have probably observed them struggling with writing tasks. It could be handwriting, computer use actual writing composition performance. A study was conducted on ADHD and writing performance. Methodology of the Study The participants included students in grades 3 to 7, 84 with ADHD and 135 age- […]
Working memory and writing skills are closely intertwined. Written expression can be difficult when students have working memory deficits. Working memory is used when a student needs to think and remember at the same time. For written expression, a student has to brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, plan, construct sentences, remember correct grammar and review the […]
The Journal of Early Childhood Research published research on executive function skills and reading comprehension. The researchers wanted to explore how children’s executive function predicted their reading comprehension performance. The results indicated that working memory and reading skills were associated along with other executive functioning skills. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, […]