Create A Visual Calender
Some people remember things visually best. They cannot recall the name of the road but can see the houses on it, or they cannot remember the name of a singer but can remember his face perfectly. When trying to remember important appointments for those who are more visual having a planner that they can look at and see their appointments helps them to remember.
But some need more visual clues, an image that they can recall in their mind later. Creating a visual calender is the perfect way to help them remember what they are scheduled to do. I have a very basic one for my oldest son. Though I am not the best at art, I drew images of what he has scheduled for every day. The image of the paint brush helps him to recall that we will be painting later, the image of the library reminds him what day we go to get books.
Even older children can be helped with recalling details if there is a visual image they can associate with it. Use photos, magazine cut outs, or hand drawings to stick on a blank calender. You can even use a plain white board to write and errase around the images. Or use smaller images tucked inside a blank book or journal for visual clues.
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