Children equipped with effective memory strategies are more likely to reach their full potential. Memory Shuffle is a pack of ready-to-use activity cards designed to help build working memory skills in children. More than 60% of children learn more effectively when they can use visual strategies. Only about 25% of primary aged children are able to attend and learn from information when they are simply asked to listen, with around 15% of children need to move to learn. Working memory is particularly significant for classroom learning, with children who have developed good working memories able to: apply previously learned information to new situations. reorganize their thoughts to accommodate any new information. stay focused and on-task Having access to memorization techniques can aid children to be able to both recall known number facts rapidly and carry out calculations using these. Along with the rapid recall of phonetic sounds, spelling rules and tricky common exception words, to assist children with acquiring reading skills and developing a curiosity for reading. Memory Shuffle cards are colour coded into categories according to the main learning styles, containing 50 activities that are suitable for children of all ages. Visual aids for learning are some of the most effective tools available to support children with traits of specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. These cards help support children to develop a range of useful memory strategies aiding academic and social development.
