This game is a powerpoint game designed for use on the smart board. One of the areas the kids with various learning disabilities struggle with is short term memory. Memory cards works on this skill. The more sensory input we provide to the learner, the more likely they are to retain the information. For example, in this game, we give the learner a visual cue with the colors and words on the smart board screen. We provide an auditory cue when we read
aloud the cards in the order we want them to re-assemble them. We provide a tactile cue when we have them find the cards and touch them on the screen and when we move to the next page and have them re-assemble the cards in the correct order. We also work on kinesthetics when we ask them to go to the smart board and manipulate the cards into the correct order.
Memory Shapes is a great game to have in your arsenal. If you have 5 minutes, you can play this game and help improve the short term memory skills of your students. While students with learning disabilities are targeted in a game like this, all students will benefit. Math skills are emphasized, visual tracking, cross midline movement, auditory skills and memory can be boosted with regular use of games such as this one. Students are read a set of two or three step directions. They manipulate the shapes on the white board to follow the directions. The game can be as fast or slow paced as you would like.
Classroom Game to Improve Short Term Memory, Problem Solving, Executive Function. Power Point game designed to encourage students of all ages to develop problem solving skills, short term memory and executive function skills to solve a set of puzzles. Made for individual use on a smart board, lap top or hand held device. An easy game to play when there are just a few minutes left in class or as a class opening/warm up. Ten puzzles included in this made for all ages game.
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