What are some strategies I can use to foster my child’s working memory?

There are several activities you can do to improve a child’s working memory. Researchers have found that using mnemonic devices can help students improve their memory skills. Below are some suggested resources:

• Expert Connection: Memory (opens in a new window) (TeachingLD)
• Teaching Students Ways to Remember: Strategies for Learning Mnemonically (opens in a new window) by M.A. Mastropieri and T.E. Scruggs

Other articles suggest games to play that will encourage your child to use practice recall skills by actively remembering daily occurrences.

• Tool Kit for Parents: Making It Stick
• Improve Memory Skills (opens in a new window) (Parents.com)
• Commands Game (opens in a new window) (Your Family Clinic)
• Training Working Memory Skills (opens in a new window) (LearningWorks for Kids)

Lastly, it may be beneficial to find a support group in your area to see what works for others. There are several publications, organizations, and support groups that exist to help individuals, teachers, and families to understand and cope with learning disabilities – see LD OnLine’s resource list (opens in a new window) to get started.