Talk to any parent anxious about their child's academic performance and they'll invariably wonder what they can do to to help their child learn better.

Luckily that concern can be addressed with a myriad of different solutions and ideas, many backed up by scientific evidence proving their effectiveness. Some of the most exciting, and enjoyable for parent and child alike, focus on improving working memory and acquisition of knowledge through stimulating the visual components of the brain.

The following four methods are all great techniques to help improve learning ability, and all can be achieved using a pinboard.

1. Mind maps

First formally introduced by Tony Buzan, mind-mapping is a fantastic way to instil the techniques of visual learning and also practice the visual and physical organisation of ideas and knowledge. By physically creating a mind map on a pinboard, arranging and ordering information, you and your child can both participate in cementing your visual learning skills together.

2. Giant flashcards

Going one step further and elaborating on the use of mind maps, it is possible to use your pinboard as a brilliant tool to produce flashcards. By taking a photograph of each completed mind map, or other display, you can generate a huge variety of cards for aiding in revision or even pop quizzes at home. Best of all you can keep reusing parts of your pinboard while putting up new information, saving you time and effort in having to rewrite and redraw from scratch.

3. Art display and memory wall

Drawing, painting, and even general arts and crafts, can all aid in cognitive development. By practising and exercising visual processing and manual skills, a child can increase their cognitive abilities, which may aid learning in areas other than the arts. You can use your pinboard to encourage your child's artistic abilities by providing a place to proudly display works without marking walls. A pinboard is also a great place to keep personal photos and certificates of achievement, so by actively using a pinboard your child can join enjoyable memories and achievements together visually.

4. Planning

Finally, and perhaps most obviously, you can also use your pinboard as a flexible and modular way to organise you and your child's time with an easily editable planning timetable. Studies have shown that having a set timetable for work and play influence cognitive and emotional development. Furthermore, allowing a child to have a say in their routine can have a positive impact by increasing their engagement with work, play and responsibilities at home.

For more information on how to use pinboards to further education and memory, contact companies like Vista Visuals Australia Pty Ltd.