More About Memory

How Memory Works

Anyone with knowledge of how the brain works, understands there are many components to a successful memory system. Memory Joggers products have been designed to meet these standards, and that is the key to Memory Joggers success.

Interest and Intent – The student needs to be aware of the benefits of memorization of a subject, and be assured that memorization can be easy and fun. Memory Joggers makes this a reality by using pictures, stories and rhymes to captivate a student’s interest. Children respond to this fun method and are anxious to learn all the facts. Self-confidence soars!

Familiarity with the subject – An effective memorization program will make certain the student understands the basic concepts of a subject before using memory techniques. Since a teacher developed Memory Joggers, the system includes material for teaching the concepts before proceeding to the memory program.

Meaningful Organization – This is why Memory Joggers excels over other memory systems. For example, in the multiplication/division system, all numbers have an association that is consistent and easily remembered by sound-alike words.  Other systems do not have a meaningful organizational base.  All Memory Joggers products were designed to accomplish this model.

Visualization – Another powerful memory principle is making a mental picture of what needs to be remembered. Memory Joggers not only provides pictures to stimulate the visualization process, but also includes visualization exercises, teaching students how to visualize on their own. Teaching children how to “see” the picture in their mind is an important facet of the Memory Joggers system.

Associations – Memory is increased when facts to be learned are associated with something familiar. The stories and characters in the Memory Joggers system were carefully chosen to be age appropriate and to provide children with powerful associations that are easily identifiable to them.

Rhymes – Rhymes are one of the most powerful tools of memorization. The Memory Joggers system was developed with this in mind. Mnemonics, which is a formula or rhyme, is a proven memory technique. Knowing how quickly children learn and remember songs and rhymes, Donnalyn Yates includes simple mnemonic rhymes throughout her teaching system.

Repetition – Repetition is important but only if it can become a fun activity. Boring repetition fails. Making the memorization process fun is why Memory Joggers is so successful. Memorizing becomes a game the child can play. Over and over the student happily repeats the information to be remembered. Memory Joggers is proven to have kids laughing and asking for more!