It has been noted by many teachers that an increasing proportion of children are entering school unprepared for learning. It is important that these young chidren are helped as soon as possible otherwise they are likely to make slow progress which will limit their enthusiasm and erode their self-esteem. MemorAbility has been designed to help these children by developing the essential underlying skills needed for successful learning. If children's weaknesses in memory and concentration can be overcome at a young age then the commonly found slow rate of progress in literacy skills and sometimes in mathematical ability will be averted.
Many children enter the education system without the pre-requisite skills for acquiring literacy. Some may display a keen attitude towards exploratory learning and play and are inquisitive and outgoing, but when introduced to activities with a literacy focus they fail to thrive and do not make progress; this can contrast with the impression they have previously created. Some children lack the ability to concentrate and have a short attention span. Some children have difficulty repeating words due to their inability to listen and remember. Others may forget the words of simple songs and nursery rhymes. Children presenting with these types of characteristics are those for whom MemorAbility is intended.
MemorAbility consists of games that are designed to develop the ability to learn. MemorAbility improves memory, concentration and sequencing skills including different aspects of memory - visual memory, auditory memory and memory retrieval and sequencing skills. These games are intended mainly for children in Nursery, Reception and Years 1 and 2 . The children enjoy the activities and see them as fun games.
Results at pilot schools have demonstrated the outstanding effectiveness of the MemorAbility activities for young children including SEN pupils. There have been measurable improvements of three term’s ‘expected’ progress in just one term as illustrated on the 'Outcomes' page of this site.