The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like a sponge. The downside to this is that they are typically wise to the fact that they don't want to sit down and be taught, fortunately as parents we can think of ways around that! Here are some great ideas of ways to promote learning with your children.
Read with your child, or better yet, take turns reading to each other. One-on-one reading is less common at schools and your child will benefit from having the extra practice time. Try to keep the books at the same reading level as your child is at, or one step below. The goal is to make it a pleasurable and relaxing experience and in doing so there is a greater chance that they will read as a hobby and not just when it is required. If your child does not like reading novels, read magazines or even comic books. The content isn't as important as them developing the skills to be able to read fluently.
Have your children write letters to friends and family. The other option is have your child find a pen pal to encourage writing, there are places online that you can find other child that want to correspond and have their basic hobbies and such listed so you can pick one that is well matched with your child. Have your child write letters to family members about new things that are happening with them, the first day of school for example and add a picture of their first day. Send them off, and yes with a real stamp! It's a great way for you child to build up their vocabulary, writing and spelling skills.
Have a family night and play board games that encourage spelling. Scrabble, Upwards or Boggle are some great examples. There are also versions of these games and many more like them for younger children.
These are just a few ideas for how to create a learning environment for your children. The great part about learning is it never ends, no matter how old or young you are there is always something new out there to explore.
For more information on school you can go to first day at school
B. Ellis
first day at school
There is a front line and a back end to... Read More
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
For over fifty years, public-school officials and politicians have tried... Read More
A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates... Read More
How can two or three children in the same family... Read More
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
My wife and I have been working on a video... Read More
1. The Law of the BeastAs parents we need to... Read More
The first year of a child's life is the most... Read More
If I had a dollar for every time I persuaded... Read More
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
In June, elementary school children across North America cheered as... Read More
Q. When you consult with a family with teens, what... Read More
How bad is the illegal drug problem here in the... Read More
Although, not a well publicized statistic, childhood obesity has more... Read More
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
Strattera came out around January of 2003, and is becoming... Read More
Why are more people, especially parents not outraged?I call it... Read More
LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2005) - With Memorial Day weekend,... Read More
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
When you talk about multiply your child's intelligence, you can't... Read More
Do you want to create a deeper, more loving relationship... Read More
Grandparents, what better way to stay close to your grown... Read More
My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks... Read More
You want your daughter to wear a dress to the... Read More
shuttle from Midway Munster are ..According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
When is a person brilliant? When does a person show... Read More
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational... Read More
By not planning for the future we guarantee that we... Read More
Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for... Read More
When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some... Read More
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
We all wish that our children should not smoke or... Read More
It's that time of year when mom and dad look... Read More
Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical disorder that is statistically... Read More
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with... Read More
The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with... Read More
The back-to-school shopping is done. Brand new pencils, colored markers,... Read More
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games... Read More
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more... Read More
As parents, we want our children and teens to grow... Read More
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many... Read More
A fun way to build your child's imaginationWriting is still... Read More
The teenage years are a crucial time in a child's... Read More
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.All children need... Read More
Back in college, I wrote for a five-day-a-week, award-winning campus... Read More
Parenting |