Getting Kids Excited About Learning
Some kids were born to love school and embrace education. Others need a little nudge to realize how exciting learning can be. If your child falls into the latter category, there are some easy ways to get her interested in learning and actually looking forward to going to school every day. Learning is an adventure, and you can lead the way for your child’s path to achievement.
Read Together
Make reading something to look forward to by making it a family affair. Gather on the sofa and read books together after dinner or on the weekends rather than vegging out in front of the television. If your child likes bedtime stories, make it a ritual to read together as she drifts off to sleep. This imaginary world will expand her mind and have her looking forward to the next chapter. Help her realize that reading for school and homework is just as interesting as the books you read together at home. You’ll have a bookworm on your hands before you know it!
Use Props
If your child isn’t keen on math or science, use simple props in order to make the experience more hands-on and understandable. Use small toys or candies to help with addition or subtraction problems during math homework. Look up simple experiments online that you can do at home to make science more fun. When there’s something to visualize, some kids can better grasp the work and it becomes more interesting. Think of show and tell at school. There’s a reason there’s the “show” part. It makes the subject more engaging and exciting!
Make Everyday Tasks a Learning Experience
Kids won’t be so resistant to learning when they are learning all the time. Use everyday experiences to enhance your child’s mind and help her grow intellectually. When you see a flower, learn about the type it is and when it grows. During dinner, talk about nutrition and physical health. If you are planning a vacation, teach your child about the region and special traits about the area. If you have a pet, teach your child about feeding and care, not just playtime. When your child is constantly absorbing the world around her, more learning in school or otherwise will come naturally and will be well-received. Watch as your child becomes a sponge, taking in the knowledge that awaits!
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By: Melissa A. Kay
