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You are your learning child’s first and
most influential teacher. The home is the first learning environment
for every child. The role of parents is to give their children time and
encouragement to master their own problems. Parents can provide a safe
and interesting environment in which the children can learn. Also, you
need to motivate your child to learn. Each of his achievements is
worthy of praise. It might be the first time he rolled over, or the
first time he manages to draw a circle. Praise will encourage your
child to want to learn more and do better next time.
Sometimes your child may have difficulty picking up a certain skill.
Here, you will need to be patient. You may have to persevere in helping
him. Sometimes, you may have to sit back and let him struggle with it
on his own until he gets the hang of it.
Your child will find learning more fun if you are doing it with him.
For example, spend at least an hour every day reading something new
with him. If possible let him help out with what you are doing as well.
He can handle the simpler household chores while you take care of the
more difficult ones. This way, he will think that he is as such as part
of your work as you are of his.
Even after he has begun kindergarten, you can still help to enhance his
education and improve his performance. A big part of the kindergarten
experience is learning social development and being more independent.
Your child will be eager to show you that he can do things on his own
now. There is no point in coddling him, as this may inhibit him from
learning things on his own.
Still, he may need help in doing his homework. This doesn't mean doing
it for him, but rather, helping him figure out why he got stuck. Help
him develop his reasoning and problem-solving skills.
If your child is struggling with a subject, don't lose your temper with
him. If he feels that he is being forced into learning something, he
will naturally grow to resent it. It is normal for children to have
some difficulties in learning certain things. Some children learn
things faster than others. Avoid comparing him with his siblings or
friends.
If you want to know how your child is doing in kindergarten, talk to
his teacher. Together, you can discuss your child's progress. You can
also find out how he is coping with the lessons, getting along with his
classmates and generally enjoying himself. The teacher will tell you if
your child is not doing well. Both of you can discuss how to help him
do better.
Above are practical tips that will motivate your learning child to
perform better in kindergarten. What he learns now will take him much
further in the coming school years.
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