Memory Trick: The Secret Power of Paraphrasing
Paraphrase Immediately to Maximize the Power of Paraphrasing Another strategy to enhance short-term memory so information isn’t “gone” in two seconds is to have a student paraphrase what we just taught. For example, after you’ve taught something important, ask a...
Own Learning Quickly And Easily With Student Made Learning Centers
Student Built Learning Centers In this video, Becky Ramirez from Odessa, Texas talks about a great idea she’s implemented in her classroom – student-built learning stations! Often we think of station teaching as a strategy for teaching elementary school students. I’ve...
How to Remember the Sequence of Events, Cycles in Science, or Timeline in History!
How to Help Kids Who Have Trouble with Sequential Learning! Rita Bowers, a teacher at Ranches Academy in Eagle Mountain Utah enjoyed the sequence strip idea that I shared so much that she agreed to tell us what she liked about it and how she intends to use it in her...
How To Teach Mnemonic Movement Cues so Students Learn More!
To Teachers Who Want To Use Mnemonic Movement Cues — But Aren’t Sure How to Get Started Movement is critical to enhancing a student’s educational experience! It keeps students alert and awake, increases the flow of blood to the brain, and creates a...