Working memory

18 working memory games and strategies designed to develop a child’s memory, planning, and organization skills in a fun and effective way!

With working memory reported to be the number one indicator of academic success, it's surprising that most teachers and parents know little about it. Working memory is like a mental dry erase board where we post information until we need to use it in short-term memory. This information is accessible through one's inner visualizations as well as one's inner voice. There are a Number of Misconceptions about Working Memory: 1) Myth: Kids with a weak working memory have ADHD or other learning…

Occupational Therapy resources that address Executive Functioning skills in the area of working memory.

Working memory is a skill we need for everything we do! From answering the phone to shopping at the grocery store; working memory is happening at every given moment. Kids who struggle with executive functioning skills often times have working memory challenges. working Memory Let’s talk about what working memory is and how to improve working ... Read more

Improve working memory in children with ADHD by committing to only 10 minutes per day of practice with these working memory activities.

Some children with language impairments might also have difficulty with executive functioning. If that is the case, SLPs must work towards improving a child's memory, attention, recall and other cognitive skills.

Working memory is a skill we need for everything we do! From answering the phone to shopping at the grocery store; working memory is happening at every given moment. Kids who struggle with executive functioning skills often times have working memory challenges. working Memory Let’s talk about what working memory is and how to improve working ... Read more

I have been playing the memory game since I was a child. Once I explain the directions, the memory game might bring you down "memory lane" as well. It is so simple to set up with objects you have right in your house or really anywhere. Here is how to play the memory game.

Working memory can be a challenge for many students. As a result, they may lose materials, struggle with multi-step directions, and can have problems doing mental math. Working memory is a workspace

This collection of executive functioning activities for kids will help develop working memory, impulse control, problem solving, time management, organization, social, and self-control skills in a fun, non-threatening way both at home and in the classroom!