Introducing Handy Memory

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    1. Handy memory uses hand movements and oral language to anchor concepts and foster deeper cognition.
    2. A Teacher-created handy memory is good when you want students to remember something in an exact way.
    3. When introducing a Handy Memory it is done in “Call and  Response”  3 times.
    4. After learning it , they need to practice with their partners/groups.

 

 

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

From the

KEEN 5X STRATEGY CARD

5x5 Strategy Card HM

VIDEO EXAMPLES

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About Dr. Dixon

A pioneer in the field of Cognitive-Kinesthetics for learning, Edmond J. Dixon, PhD is a human development specialist with 30+ years of experience as a teacher, administrator, writer, researcher–and parent of boys! He is the founder of the KEEN Differentiated Learning Group, an organization dedicated to helping struggling learners, and the creator of KEEN 5X, a series of strategies for classroom engagement and learning. His previous books, KEEN For Learning and Literacy Through Drama have been used by educators to improve classroom learning. A dynamic and popular presenter, he has spoken throughout North America on education and human development topics.

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