7 tips on how to raise bright kids
Here are 7 tips to foster learning in your child.
1. Nothing motivates a child more than a reward. Know what your
child likes. It doesn't have to cost a lot. An inexpensive toy
would heighten his interest too.
2. When you begin to teach a child, you can use games as a
starting point to entice him. For example, scrabble and Hangman
are games that will teach them spelling and yet provides so much
fun for the children. Later you take a step further and
introduce him to more discipline learning. Math
Games features some games you could play to teach little
kids about numbers.
3. Inculcate a culture of learning. Introduce the four basic
principles LLTR to the child which means Listen, Look , Think
and Read. Once a child masters and applies these basic concepts
he is given the framework to begin his quest for learning.
4. Set yourself as a example. Children love to copy and learn
from their parents. Show an interest in reading and they will
emulate you too. Inculcate their interest in reading by reading
a book aloud to them. You can make it more interesting by
reading only partially and letting the child read the rest of
the book.
5. Don't isolate them from new technology. New technology is
another aid to encourage learning. Technology is a tool that
parents can use wisely. You can harness their interest in
computers by letting them learn through play with educational cd
roms offering lessons in various subjects like maths and
languages.
6. Don't just confine your child to school material and
textbooks. Expand his horizon by supplementing additional
resources such as
children's magazine and other reference books.
7. Let the children role play, recite rhymes or tell a story
about their favourite game or toy. The children can take turns
listening and communicating with one another. This helps them
build up listening and communication skills which are so
important.