short-term memory: help your child read

We all read using our short-term memory, also called the working-memory. The working memory is set up to retrieve information stored in long-term memory.

The short-term working memory is about 1 and 1/2 seconds long.

Successful reading is done by keeping the 1 and 1/2 second loop moving forward, connecting to the next loop with the correct information. 

Not having the correct information stored in long-term memory ready for rapid retrieval results in the brain waiting too long.

This creates an "overload" for the short-term (working memory): the looping process gets broken. 

The brain requires rapid functioning in speeds of 1 / 1000 bits of a second for the smooth merging of information. Too slow, creates a cascade of trouble.

The only way to help your child is to be sure he really knows his basic lessons.

When you are helping your child with reading, think of making sure lessons are securely anchored. Creating the pressure to be fast introduces stress which drains brain energy. Do not put the focus on fast, put it on sure. When lessons are well-anchored in the brain, the brain will be fast and joyfully amazing all on its own.

Think about it this way: You eat the proper foods so that your body can effectively use the best elements to your good health. You do not digest your food, your body's systems do that job.

I have created a few books to help your child master the basics and the tricky parts of reading. Click my link, then click bookstore, scroll down to see books at your child's grade level: http://www.zoomreadingstrategy.com   All books teach a special comprehension method.

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Mary Maisner