Have the child run over the code words and tell the item that he sees pictured with each. If the items are recalled once that is all the review necessary if they are to be used in the same day the pictures are made. He will be able to go to the store any time that day and by recalling each word in its proper order will recall the ten items just as they were pictured.
Another Practical Application
The same method can be used to fix in mind a list of errands which are to be done at different stores and at different times. It is simply necessary to hitch the errand to the Hitching Posts by picture and then recall the Hitching Posts in order, each will remind you of the errand visualized with it.
For practice, have the child begin with the second series of code words and picture the following errands with them. Review them once and after a few hours see how many he can recall.
Errands for Practice
Dot—Buy some stamps.
Town—Get toilet soap.
Dime—Buy fish.
Deer—Go to the Hardware store.
Towel—Have shoes repaired.
Dish—Get a spool of thread.
Duck—Get some meat.
Taffy—Get a Victrola record.
Tub—Stop at the jewelry store.
Nose—Buy some writing paper.
Always Be Systematic
The best results will be attained from using one list for groceries and another for general errands. Always start with the first word of a series of ten as printed in the code list. Never skip around. Any picture will answer if it is clearly visualized and the attention fixed upon it for a moment.
Review the list once to be sure that the child has made and visualized a definite picture. One review is sufficient to be able to recall the items accurately in the next twenty-four hours.