In a world dominated by gadgets and constantly evolving technology , its still good to know that centuries - old and traditional ways of imparting knowledge to your child are still effective.
In an article written by Jonschnur for TIME , he lists several ways that parents can unlock their childs academic potential ,without breaking the bank and through some simple ways. We round up some of his most striking suggestions on making sure on your child optimizes his development in preparation for school.
1. Read to your child every day and expose him to books.
Before the iPad , video games, and t.v were in existence, books were the most ( if not only ) reliable source of news and information for everyone .
Similarly, the word spoken from books not only helps one practice reading and comprehension ; it also helps foster a bond between reader and the one being read to.
This is why schnur recommends reading your child for at lest 20 minutes daily. Try setting aside a portion of each day and designate it as " Reading hour ". you'll discover just how relaxing and therapeutic the gift of reading can be.
Here are just a few of the benefits of reading to your toddler :
- Promotes longer attention span. Reading involves more brain processing .
- Develops listening skills
- Stimulates the imagination
- Builds vocabulary
- Develops a love for books and reading
- Can be done at home or else where
Choose books that capture your child's interests, and be encouraging when it comes to his pace in learning how to read,. let it be a pressure free experience . Don't rush him.
2. Talk with your child as much as you can
We cannot stress enough just hoe important it is to develop open communication between you and your child . Not only will this help him ti express his feelings and interests, it also boosts his intelligence . The frequency of your conversations with your has direct correlations to his future IQ
3. Increase his playtime .
Sigrid Perez of play universal , a coalition devoted to " enriching and cultivating the benefits of play at home , in school and in communities ". says " We are speaking not only to educators and doctors but to fellow parents as well . We believe learning happens not only in a school setting when they study lessons and pore over books . The goal is to get as many Filipino parents to embrace the thinking and become more involved in their children's plat activities ".
Play reinforces the bonding and interaction between parent and child , let him assert his independence, allows your child to explore his capabilities at his own pace , develops their imagination , encourages socialization with peers, and even promote good health among other benefits.
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