| Having a good memory is important. It is | | | | |
| vital to remember things that you've read and | | | | Take turns. Each time repeating the list |
| discussed with others. You can improve your | | | | that has been said before and adding an extra |
| child's memory (and your own) with practice. | | | | item. |
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| Here are a couple of fun games that you can | | | | 2) This type of game could be played using a |
| play anywhere. They can help to keep your | | | | meal theme. |
| brains active when travelling or waiting for | | | | |
| an appointment. No equipment is needed - | | | | Adult - 'For lunch I had a bowl of soup.' |
| always a handy thing! | | | | |
| | | | Child - 'For lunch I had a bowl of soup and a |
| Shopping List Games | | | | slice of bread.' |
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| 1) Children need to practice to develop | | | | Think of other themes that you could use. If |
| their short term memory. A good game to | | | | you were playing this while you are on |
| encourage this is the shopping list game. | | | | holiday it could be things that you would |
| | | | pack in a suitcase. |
| Adult -'I went to the store and bought an | | | | |
| apple' | | | | For Older Kids |
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| Child -'I went to the store and bought an | | | | To make the game more difficult you can start |
| apple and a sausage. | | | | each new item with the next letter of the |
| | | | alphabet. For the shopping list game the |
| Adult -'I went to the store and bought an | | | | items could be Apple, Beans, Cookies, |
| apple, a sausage, and some carrots.' | | | | Doughnuts and so on. |
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| Child -'I went to the store and bought an | | | | This is a fun way to spend time with your |
| apple, a sausage, some carrots, and a cake.' | | | | child and keep your brains active too. |