The methods outlined in this guide offer teachers a variety of ways to stimulate interest, enhance concentration, increase understanding, and improve memory in their students. Chapter 1 discusses the LEARN (Learning Efficiently And Remembering Mnemonics) system, a set of strategies that help students use a variety of processing styles to a greater advantage, and the 4M and VIP system, a set of strategies that incorporate Mnemonics, Metaphors, Mind maps, and Music; and Visual strategies, Imagery, and Positive suggestions. Chapter 2 provides an overview of visualization, its role in learning, and how it is used in these systems. Chapter 3 discusses Memory Foundations for Multiplication (MFM), a multiplication system using mnemonics. Chapter 4 presents finger multiplication systems, and chapter 5 discusses several different patterns and strategies to help students with spelling. Chapter 6 presents reading, science, and social studies mnemonics. Chapter 7 discusses strategies for developing and using metaphors and other associative techniques. Chapter 8 covers an organizational technique called mind mapping, and chapter 9 presents ideas and teaching suggestions for using music to enhance learning. Visual strategies are discussed in chapter 10, and imagery techniques are presented in chapter 11. Chapter 12 covers positive suggestions, including relaxation techniques and positive self-talk. Contains 74 references. (TJQ)