Creating a memory is an absolute must to being a superstar teacher. It is not enough just to know your material. You must be able to present the subject matter in such a way that it sticks with the learner. However, this is not as easy as it might sound. In today's world, you have to compete with television, movies, and video games that are readily accessible to just about everyone.

So, what can you do to compete? Well, get creative and find a hook! Start thinking of projects and activities that you can use to strengthen your core material. Yes, it will take imagination, extra work and persistence. But the payoff will be tremendous.

Here are seven tips to help you focus on creating a memory that will last.

1. Make a Connection

The quickest and easiest way to create a memory is to connect the new material to something the learner already knows. If you can successfully make a connection between the new material and something that has already been learned. The new material will move from the short term memory to the long term memory for and create a memory.

2. Take Action

Incorporating action or a series of actions into the learning process is very helpful. Actions will act as a glue that will cement the new material to the old material and increase the likelihood of creating a memory.

3. Be Sense Able

It is very important to get the senses involved when trying to create a memory. You need to use smells, tastes and touch to make the memory come alive to the learner. When the senses get involved so do the emotions and emotions can create a strong bond with your long term memory.

4. Paint a Picture

Your mind thinks in pictures not words. So in order to create a lasting memory, you must create pictures to go along with your information. Even better, imagine silly ridiculous pictures and you will create a lasting memory.

5. Add a Little Color

Your imagination sees things in color. So use bight, vivid colors with your pictures. See the yellows, the reds, and the blues that are in your pictures and you will create a lasting memory.

6. Have a Little Humor

Humor is a great way to help create memories. People love to laugh and tend to remember things that strike them as funny. The sillier the picture you create, the better it will be remembered. Don't be afraid to be funny, let your humor show.

7. Review and Repetition

It is important to repeat the information. You need to go through the actions, the colors, and the pictures again and again to reinforce the connections. Every time you repeat the actions, pictures and humor you strengthen the connection between the familiar and the unfamiliar creating a lasting memory.

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Often described as a "master teacher", Mr. Causey has been helping others learn and understand success for over 25 years.