Braden's schoolwork seems to be getting tougher.
Word problems are more complicated.
Reading passages are longer.
When he's quizzed on details, they seem to be getting lost in translation.
And this is carrying over to home, too!
With help from a caring teacher and plenty of opportunities to practice at home, Braden starts to learn and practice strategies for improving his working memory!
Author and School Counselor Bryan Smith offers another funny but relevant story in the very popular Executive Function series.
The included strategies are sure to be useful to all young people (and adults)! Examples model breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks, using mnemonic devices, visualization, and other practical tools for improving working memory!
Great for students in grades K through 6 and the adults in their lives! Included at the end of the story are tips for parents and educators to help children practice and improve working memory.
The series also includes:
- What Were You Thinking?
- My Day Is Ruined!
- It Was Just Right Here!
- Of Course It's a Big Deal!
- Time to Get Started!
- What's the Problem?
- How Did You Miss That?
- I'll Never Get All of That Done!
- Fix It With Focus
About the Author :
Bryan Smith has worked in the education field for more than 15 years, first as an elementary school teacher then as a school counselor. He excels at teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed. Bryan is a children's book author whose authored the popular Executive FUNction children's book series which won the Counselor's Choice Award. This series was reviewed by Licensed Mental Health Therapists who chose it for Recognition of Quality in the Field.
Review :
"Braden speaks my language. He has trouble remembering a lot of things at once. School is getting more complicated and mom has a laundry list of things for him to get done at home. How can he keep all of that information in his head Braden is fortunate to have people in his world that share tips for retention. He becomes such an expert that he ends up sharing tips with others!" - Melissa Velazquez, parenting blogger
"My students truly love this book. They say that the strategies in the book for improving working memory has help them when preparing for a test and during test. The strategies are easy to remember and implement." - Karen Samaroo
"In, How Do I Remember All That?, author Bryan Smith shares effective and practical strategies for activating working memory. All readers, young and old, will surely relate to Braden's experiences. I can't wait to share this book with my students, children, and grandchildren!" - Lynn Shambaugh, Reading Interventionist
