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Valentine's Memory

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In Valentine's Day activity worksheet, young scholars cut out the 10 pairs of word and picture cards. Students use the cards to play Valentine's Day memory by matching word and picture cards together.
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Valentine Concentration

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Valentine game instructional activity, students cut out the 20 cards that feature a heart and a "conversation" style phrase. Students color the cards and play a concentration game.
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Pre-K Trivia

For Teachers K
Students choose a card from a bag which has a previously agreed upon thought written on it. They answer the question on the card.
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Halloween Memory Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Halloween game instructional activity, students cut out all the Halloween cards and place them face down on a flat surface. Students partake in a memory game by looking for matching Halloween images.
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Easter Memory Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these Easter game worksheets, students cut out the images and words related to Easter. Students then partake in a memory game by matching the words and pictures together.
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Bugs: Picture Cards in Pairs

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this bugs worksheet, students cut out 16 pairs of cards that picture realistic images of bugs. Students play a concentration game with the cards.
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State Bird Concentration

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state bird concentration game worksheet, students cut apart the 12 pairs of state birds cards. Students play a concentration game with the cards that have pictures and word labels.
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Rain Forest Concentration Game

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this science worksheet, students cut apart 20 color cards that have pictures of rain forest plants and animals. Students use these cards to play a concentration game.
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Summer Camp Food Memory Game

For Teachers K - 1st
In this memory game worksheet, students cut apart 8 pairs of cards depicting favorite summer foods. Students play a memory game in which they try to match up cards by remembering their placement.
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Spooky Memory Game for Halloween

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this memory game worksheet, students cut apart 8 pairs of Halloween picture cards. Students place them face down and play a memory game in which the pairs are matched.
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Beach Bummin' Memory Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this memory game worksheet, students cut apart 10 pairs of picture cards which depict beach scenes. Students place them face down and play a memory game in which the cards are matched.
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Cute Critter Memory Game

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this memory game worksheet, students cut apart 16 animal cards. There are 4 each of 4 different kinds of cartoon style animals. Students play a concentration card game with these cards.
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Savannah Concentration Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this science worksheet, students cut out the pictures of the cards needed and then they decorate the animals and play the game of concentration.
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Memory Game Art Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a memory game featuring the Arctic and, more particularly, the Arctic hare. They examine a few pictures on a website embedded in this plan in order to get an idea of the Arctic landscape and the activities of the Arctic...
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pOETRY cUBS

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils develop an appreciation for different styles of poetry. It is also an excellent way to introduce a holiday, season, or theme. They also learn different techniques for memorization.
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Picture Your Numbers with

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create pairs of cards with numbers and pictures. Encourage students to use a different color to represent each number/picture pair; this help them with visual association in the "Concentration" game.
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Prefix-Suffix Concentration

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students correctly match prefixes or suffixes with their appropriate meaning. Prefix-Suffix Concentration is a game that allow students to practice and review prefixes and suffixes and their meaning.
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Science Buddies: Memory Mnemonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Though lists can be full of interesting facts, they can be hard to remember, especially for tests. In this human behavior science fair project, you will learn about a memory technique called mnemonics (pronounced nuh-MAH-nicks). See if...
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Read Write Think: Building Reading Comprehension Through Think Alouds

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Think-Aloud method has be shown to improve information retention. The lesson plan contained within this site models for teachers how to model this strategy. There is a rubric included for assessment.
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Tools for Improving Your Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
This Mind Tools site helps you to improve your memory. The techniques it explains are particularly helpful in studying for exams or in situations where you need to remember detailed, structured information. They also make things like...
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Keywords: A Memorization Strategy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teachers' guide to teaching students how to use keywords and visualization as tools to help them remember important facts. This PDF file provides a list of materials necessary for the lesson, as well as a script and tips for...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Poetry for the Elementary Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Site contains a narrative and three lesson plans. These plans are designed to assist learners with various aspects of poetry. This site discusses strategies which enable students to effectively, memorize, recite, and correctly pronounce...
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How to Study: Using Acronyms to Remember Information

For Students 9th - 10th
These authors recommend this system for remembering important facts.
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Nicky Case: How to Remember Anything Forever Ish

For Students 9th - 10th
Having trouble memorizing all the information you need for your classes? This site offers a way to make memorizing quick and easy! It's called spaced repetition and is a habit that can be employed in situations throughout life. Practice...