If you have a toddler at home, their inquisitiveness has probably made you busy. That’s alright. Kids this age are naturally curious. This stage is an ideal time to plant essential lessons that they can make use of for life. This is the phase of their life when learning is exciting and adventurous. However, there were observations that when kids reach third grade, this learning interest starts to dwindle. For this reason, cultivating the love for learning should best be nurtured at the early stages, when your kid still delights in discovery and curiosity.
As a Christian based school, let us share with you some empowering practices to pass on the love of learning to your children.
- Expose them to books
There’s just so much to learn in reading materials. Even if your kid doesn’t know how to read yet, the presence of books can get their curiosity rising and cause them to open one. This is their early stage of gaining interest to learning.
- Talk to your child anything that you’ve learned
Your conversations with kids is also their learning avenue. When you tell them about what happens when the sun is gone at night, they will be amazed at how much you knew. Eventually, they will learn that you got these all from reading.
- Make use of child’s interests
Spot your kid’s interests. If they like to play balls, you can bring them sports training or playgrounds that expose them to many colorful balls. You can watch games together and you can read stories about these games. These are subtle ways to help them learn about what they’re interested in.
- Know what questions to ask
It’s also essential if as parents, you know how to ask and what to ask. Don’t just ask the yes-no questions. Get them to share their thoughts and ideas about anything. You might find their answers amusing, but this is an exercise for them to understand the happenings in their life. When they’re able to articulate their ideas, you will know that they have learned something.
- Give kids the freedom to learn
Nobody likes to be forced into doing something. If you want your kids to enjoy and love learning, don’t force them into it. Allow them to learn at their own pace. In time, with your patient guidance, they can have a grasp of what you intend for them to know. When they have the freedom, they will embrace learning on their own.
At My Excellency Complex, we provide learning opportunities for less privileged children in West Africa, with the desire to pass on the love of learning in the context of Christian love and compassion. We have dedicated teachers who strive to make learning fun and worthwhile for their age. If you want to encourage quality learning in these children, you can partner with our mission and projects. Contact our non profit organization in Chicago, Illinois to know more about this.