Category: Memory
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The Connection Between Sleep and Executive Function
As a teacher, you know how important it is for your students to get enough sleep. After all, a good night’s rest is essential for concentration, memory, and overall health. […]
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Memories and Stories
Over the course of the holiday season, many people gather with family and friends to celebrate, share meals, and exchange stories. Did you know that sharing any kind of information […]
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Thankful for Thinking
From all of us on the SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum Team, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope you find time for moments of tranquility and reflection while […]
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Scary Fun Halloween Activities to Promote EF
Boo! Halloween, trick-or-treating, and costume planning offer fun ways to promote executive function at home. Categorizing Many students don’t like to organize, which isn’t news to most parents and teachers. […]
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The Power of Protocols in Facilitating Learning
Protocols are tools that can be used to facilitate learning in formal or informal settings, whether it be a class on executive function strategies or a meeting with the purpose […]
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Metacognitive Strategies for Math
Teaching students to actively think about their thinking and monitor their comprehension of concepts and procedures is an important part of becoming a successful math student. It is no secret […]
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Spaced Repetition Helps Students Remember What They Study
Memorizing all the information on a test can take a long time. Students often try to cram everything in at the last minute, which is inefficient, to say the least, […]
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Remembering Strategy: Random Errands? Make Up a Story!
Accessing important information stored in memory is a challenge for many students, with or without learning differences. We’ve covered some interesting remembering strategies in the past (like getting a good […]
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UPDATE! Sleep on It — The Simplest Remembering Strategy!
Here’s a quick update to our blog post: Sleep on It! The Simplest Remembering Strategy! The terrific educational YouTube channel SciShow posted a new video on the science of what your brain is […]
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Sleep on It — The Simplest Remembering Strategy!
In school and life, I’ve found that if I study something one day, I often remember more the next morning after getting a full night’s sleep. Musicians and athletes report […]