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| If school work is a lemon, "make lemonade" with learning strategies! Learning strategies are similar to study skills but the term implies more involvement from the learner. A strategy is like a game plan for winning. |
Little Lemon: Activities for Developing Motivation and Memory Skills
Betsy B. Lee, Ed. S., Linda Lee (Illustrator) for ages 5-8
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Most books about how to learn begin at the fourth grade level. Patterns of failure and poor study habits can be well established by then. Using learning strategies does not come naturally for some children. They need to be taught how to use them.
A school psychologist/school counselor created this K-3 fictional story which has puppets, music,
lesson plans, and discussion questions for developing motivation and memory skills. Lesson plans have memory cues for spelling, learning left from right, vocabulary improvement, correcting reversals, etc. These lesson plans have been featured on many websites including sites sponsored by ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center).
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How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up
by Trevor Romain for ages 8-13 With clever cartoons and witty writing, Romain presents basic learning concepts. The manner of presentation brings new life to a subject which many find boring. |
Super Study Skills
by Laurie Rozakis for ages 9 + This book gives immediate and practical suggestions to use in upper elementary school through high school. |
A Purple Cow: How to Learn Colors
by Betsy B. Lee, Illustrated by Catharine E. Varnedoe for Ages 2 and up
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Memory cues are used in the story to help children learn colors. The book has an educator's guide for memory skill instruction. It has been used by parents, teachers, etc. The book is designed for enrichment or remediation. Children are not pictured. Children of any age can identify with the main character. We are only told that Charlene is older than the child who knows his colors. Her parents and her Little Lemon puppet help her with creative solutions.
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How to Be School Smart: Super Study Skills by Elizabeth James, Carol James for ages 9-12 This book has been popular for several years and now is updated with references to recent developments in technology. |
Study Strategies Made Easy
by Leslie Davis, M.Ed. and Sandi Sirotowitz, M.Ed. for ages 9 + It has excellent chapters about organization, learning styles, communication strategies, reading, etc. plus a checklist of strategies, answers, and forms. |
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The Memory Book
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Read other outstanding books by Harry Lorayne:
Super-Memory-Super Student: How to Raise Your Grades in 30 Days
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Homework Without Tears
by Leo and Marlene Canter Help children take responsibility their schoolwork. The authors are nationally renowned for their work in the fields of education and parenting. |
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills To Students with Learning Disbilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, or Special Needs
by Stephen S. Strichart and Charles T. Mangrum Use 169 reproducible activities for active learning and practice for students with special needs. See details at Amazon.com. |
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What Smart Students Know
by Adam Robinson for high school and college students Understanding these basic concepts makes it easier for you to help yourself and to help children use some of the other books on this site. |
Your Memory: How it Works and How to Improve it
by Kenneth L. Higbee Sort out the myths from facts as you develop insight about realistic expectations of memory improvements. |
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Strategies for Learning and Remembering: Study Skills Across the Curriculum
by Mary Ann Rafoth, Linda Leal, Leonard Defabo Long term memory, short term memory, classroom learning, developmental considerations, etc. are just a few of the subjects covered. There are many specific suggestions for teaching and using learning skills which are appropriate at different age levels. |
A Piaget Primer: How a Child Thinks by Dorothy G. Singer, Tracey Revenson At last! Piaget's concepts are presented in an enjoyable, memorable manner using cartoons and examples from children's literature. Writers for children have used this book to refresh childhood feelings. |
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How to Help Your Child With Homework: Every Caring Parent's Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the
Homework Wars
by Marguerite Cogorno Radencich, Ph.D., Jeanne Shay Schumm, Ph.D, Pamela Espeland Use with ages 6-13. Reading this book which was written by teachers is like having a friendly conversation with your child's favorite teacher. It has practical help with phonics, word patterns, sight word training, math, science, social studies, thinking skills, problem solving, preparing for standardized tests etc. |
How Children Learn
by John Caldwell Holt Use with preschool through elementary school. One of the greatest gifts we can give children is to help them maintain their natural interests in learning. In non-technical terms, it gives practical insights into how children learn. First published in 1967, it remains a favorite. |
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