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
Prioritize. Learn to say No. Steal some time for yourself.Don't... Read More
Being in a competitive world, the lowest qualification to secure... Read More
Studies have shown that:1 out of 4 children were sent... Read More
In our last article about the neurology of ADHD we... Read More
Bedtime and children's sleep habits can cause nightmares - for... Read More
There is a new stage of development for parents to... Read More
Q. What is the best way to teach safety awareness... Read More
Children are moral and make moral determinations... at least until... Read More
As a parent you will be asked to assist with... Read More
The key to lifelong learning is reading and writing. When... Read More
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on... Read More
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
Most teens go into the work world ill-prepared to manage... Read More
Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more... Read More
I have always been aware of my number one weakness:... Read More
Elana, born in Russia, was told "We really don't know... Read More
Dear Camille,As I thumb through the photographs that I carry... Read More
Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and... Read More
To every thing there is a season, and a time... Read More
The word no is probably the most overused word in... Read More
It's no surprise that the self-image and self-esteem of overweight... Read More
As the flurry of Back to School activities subside, parents... Read More
Until about the age of six, children do not generally... Read More
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it.... Read More
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
scheduled maid service Mundelein ..Do you have a young child whose weight or eating... Read More
The following spelling games can be used by parents to... Read More
"Not another meeting!"That tends to be the reaction from many... Read More
Are your children truthful, kind, and helpful? If so, read... Read More
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Sitterphobe "I never have a second to myself," this mother... Read More
Assuming there are no serious motor problems present, what can... Read More
With the beginning of the new school year coming VERY... Read More
Most people have more training before they receive their driver's... Read More
To every thing there is a season, and a time... Read More
My son recently had his third birthday party and it... Read More
This is one of the most common questions asked of... Read More
How many times have you flipped through the pages of... Read More
I wanted to share with you one of the most... Read More
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dollsThis is the... Read More
Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and... Read More
Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family... Read More
Tripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter... Read More
Kids today no longer live the kind of privileged lives... Read More
Encouragement comes when you focus on your child's assets and... Read More
As a parent, are you at your wits end? Does... Read More
The popularity of EEG Biofeedback Training continues to grow both... Read More
What exactly makes safety glasses different from regular glasses? There... Read More
This may come as a surprise.But despite all the advances... Read More
1. STOP focusing on what you are going to make... Read More
Parenting |