Posts by Donnalyn Yates
Tips and Tricks to Keep Kids Learning During Summer Break
Summer vacation: every kid’s dream, and every parent’s logistical challenge. Of course, we want our children to enjoy the spoils of summer, and take time to enjoy some good vacation time together; but research shows that extended time off from school can cause a decline in both mental health and cognitive ability. Fortunately, there are…
Read More4 Ways to Plan Safe Family Activities During School Breaks
You and your family are looking forward to school breaks this year, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern for parents. Therefore, you’re probably wondering how to use those days off without putting your family’s health and safety at risk. From enjoying activities from Memory Joggers that are geared to your child’s learning…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Train your Young Child’s Brain
Jeopardy contestants are a good example of a “trained brain”. Maybe you don’t want your child to grow up to be a contestant, but these four, easy, “brain training” methods will give them a head start in life. Method One: Communication Talk to your baby, even a newborn, and I don’t mean using “baby talk.”…
Read MoreReview of our Multiplication Division system
Stories are easy for children to remember. When you combine the stories with rhyming words and pictures, memorizing is a snap! I’m posting a review from one of our customers who successfully used our multiplication division products. Krystal Miller writes a family blog called Healthy, Happy, Thrifty Family. Using Stories to Learn Multiplication & Division Facts by Kystal Miller…
Read MoreRhymes to Remember Add/Subtract Facts
Did you know rhymes are one of the most powerful tools in memorization? And yes, we want our kids to remember that 5 + 8 = 13 without counting on their fingers. Rhymes solve that problem. Pictures are the answer for our visual learners. 5 plus 8 is 13 Rode around in a limousine 13…
Read MoreFun and Educational Gift Ideas for kids
Holiday Savings from Memory Joggers! Looking for fun and educational gift ideas for your little learners? Let Memory Joggers help! We are offering cash off on all of our products. Check out these ideas…. Multiplication/Division Story Cards to make memorizing the facts super easy! $19.95 Multiplication/Division Basic Learning System. Includes story cards plus memorizing 10,…
Read MoreLove Notes to Kids to Boost Self Esteem
I was reading a blog written by Rhonda Cratty about the importance of writing little notes to our children to boost their self esteem. This is what she said about sharing a book together. Open a book; sharpen a pencil and write your child a love note about a book you are enjoying together. I…
Read MoreWhat is Your Child’s Learning Style?
I can remember looking at math word problems as a child, and feeling none of this made any sense. My dad, who was good at math, couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t getting it. I knew there must be some way to figure out those awful word problems, so secretly I drew pictures and “lo…
Read MoreAvoid 3rd Grade Math Anxiety in the Fall
Going back to school means building on the concepts learned last year. But what if your child was a little shaky on some of those math concepts? Avoid 3rd grade math anxiety in the fall by knowing which concepts your child should master by the end of the summer. There are several areas which can be extra-tricky for…
Read MoreFun Activities for the Last Day of School
I don’t know who is more excited about the last day of school – the kids or the teacher! I read a blog by Janelle Cox on About.com/education and it reminded me of a fun activity I always used on the last day of school. Janelle’s blog is full of great ideas and you can read it in…
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