The fact that a child has a bad memory, as a rule, is detected with the beginning of schooling. But problems with memorization do not always indicate that the child has memory problems. Do not also make premature conclusions that the child is lazy and does not make enough effort to study. Understanding the nature of the problem will help to find the answer to the question of how to improve the memory of the child.
Causes of poor memory in children
- A group of causes related to lifestyle and load. Observe the child, note which classes, in addition to studying, occupy a significant part of his time: games, walks, watching TV, additional circles and sections. Does the child have a clear day schedule? Does he alternate physical and mental activity? Is he rested enough? The fact is that modern children often get tired at least as many adults. From the abundance of information coming from outside and daily overload, they can not fully rest and restore their strength during a night's sleep. From this they become listless, distracted, the concentration of attention decreases and, as a consequence, memory deteriorates.
- Lack of micronutrients and vitamins. Watch what your child is eating, whether his food is fully nutritious. Try to provide the baby with food with the intake of all the necessary nutrients into the body. Equally important is the amount of fluid consumed, because its deficiency adversely affects the functioning of the brain.
- Insufficient memory training in children. Sometimes the problem is that little attention has been paid to training a child's memory. This problem is eliminated by persistent regular activities. It should also be noted that memory is directly related to speech, so a child with insufficiently developed speech will inevitably have memory problems.
Thus, to cope with the first two groups of causes can be through a review of the child's lifestyle, establishing a clear sleep and wakefulness, load and rest. If the reason is of a pedagogical nature, the child should be engaged.
How to develop the memory of the child?
Knowledge of the features of memory development in children will help in finding methods for improving it. First of all, it is necessary to find out what type of memory is most pronounced in a child.
There are the following types of memory:
- visual - it is easier for a child to remember what he sees before his eyes, therefore it is better for him to present the educational material in written or printed form;
- auditory - he will better remember the information told by someone.
Such a child should be read aloud, told, explained; - motor - for the best remembering to the child it is necessary to say the information, even to himself, but, moving his lips.
Nothing so good affects the development of the child, like communication. Daily communicate with the child as much as possible, teach small poems and interesting tongue twisters, use special games for children's memory and the result will not slow down. Also pay attention to the development of associative thinking - describe in detail the subject: its color, size, shape, smell, it will favorably affect the development of figurative memory.