| Having a good memory is important. It is vital to | | | | sausage, some carrots, and a cake.' |
| remember things that you've read and discussed with | | | | Take turns. Each time repeating the list that has been |
| others. You can improve your child's memory (and | | | | said before and adding an extra item. |
| your own) with practice. | | | | 2) This type of game could be played using a meal |
| Here are a couple of fun games that you can play | | | | theme. |
| anywhere. They can help to keep your brains active | | | | Adult - 'For lunch I had a bowl of soup.' |
| when travelling or waiting for an appointment. No | | | | Child - 'For lunch I had a bowl of soup and a slice of |
| equipment is needed - always a handy thing! | | | | bread.' |
| Shopping List Games | | | | Think of other themes that you could use. If you were |
| 1) Children need to practice to develop their short term | | | | playing this while you are on holiday it could be things |
| memory. A good game to encourage this is the | | | | that you would pack in a suitcase. |
| shopping list game. | | | | For Older Kids |
| Adult -'I went to the store and bought an apple' | | | | To make the game more difficult you can start each |
| Child -'I went to the store and bought an apple and a | | | | new item with the next letter of the alphabet. For the |
| sausage. | | | | shopping list game the items could be Apple, Beans, |
| Adult -'I went to the store and bought an apple, a | | | | Cookies, Doughnuts and so on. |
| sausage, and some carrots.' | | | | This is a fun way to spend time with your child and |
| Child -'I went to the store and bought an apple, a | | | | keep your brains active too. |