If you find it hard to remember what you have to do in the classroom, some of these simple tips might help:
  • Record what the teacher asks you to do. You could do this by making notes, or by using a voice recorder on your phone.
  • Break down long lists of things that you have to do into small steps. Do the first thing on the list, then check what the second thing is.
  • Mnemonics can help you remember tricky spellings. An example is for the word because - you can remember how it's spelt by saying the mnemonic aloud: big elephants can add up sums easily. The first letter of each word spells b-e-c-a-u-s-e. Have fun making up your own mnemonics!
  • Use rhythm to help you remember tricky spellings too. To remember the spelling of friend, think "fri - end". That way, you remember 'i' comes before 'e'.
  • Use memory aids. These might be number lines that you use in maths or cards with useful spellings that you use in literacy.
  • Finally, if you have forgotten something important, you can always ask for help.

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