Ultimately, we want our children to love learning. Having a passion for learning is very different from studying to get a good grade or to gratify parents or teachers. Those who develop a love of culture at an early age cultivate this interest throughout their lives and usually become successful, interesting and more fulfilled than those who do not share this passion.
Steps
Step 1. Talk to your child about the things you read and hear and especially what you find interesting
Ask your children how they deal with different topics (current events, connections, values). Let them express their opinions without judging. Ask them to help you understand how they matured
Step 2. Cultivate your hobbies and interests
Share them with your children, but don't expect them to follow them too.
Encourage your children to have personal interests. If they show curiosity about a hobby, study area, sport, or musical instrument, encourage and support them in whatever way your finances allow
Step 3. Read some books
Read on your own, you also need to set a good example. Read to your children, to make them passionate about books. Fill the house with lots of books. Equipped with bookshelves and show how much the books are worth.
- Use game books.
- Listen to audio books on CD or MP3.
Step 4. Share a wide variety of experiences with your child including music, entertainment, sports, museums, travel, reading, dancing, games, food, puzzles, etc
Nobody imagines how much this type of experience can influence future life choices.
Step 5. Play "thinking games" with your children
These are games where there is no single answer. For example Scarabeo and chess. Emphasize the value of thoughtful moves rather than the importance of winning.
Step 6. Remember that you are your child's best teacher
School, or educational games, television, and a bookstore full of books are no match for what you can do yourself for the education of your children. It doesn't take much effort to stimulate a child's brain in today's world, which is where they need it most. Here are a series of simple things you can do to get your child involved: count the number of houses, black cars, bicycles, etc. you meet while driving; look for letters, numbers or colors on the restaurant menu; when you are going to use a bubble gum vending machine, give him a handful of coins and explain the differences and that the vending machine will only accept a certain coin (so let your kid take the right coin and put it in the dispenser - kids love it!).
Step 7. Give your child some free time
Children need a lot of free time to discover and explore. Don't overload him with commitments and activities. Give the child some space to play freely, fantasize and wander around the backyard.
Step 8. Start soon, rather than later
Encouraging independence in your child is very important for the development of the brain and how he will deal with learning. Sometimes, some activities seem too difficult for your child, just because you have not yet encouraged them to do them. For example, things like peeling a banana, choosing which shirt to wear, and feeding the house cat are things a small child can do. Letting your child do such things will give him more control over his world, which in turn will inspire him to bigger and better endeavors. When the world is in your hands, you want to do something about it, right?
Step 9. By collaborating with the school, make your children understand its importance
Participate in school activities, volunteer in class if possible, and communicate with the teacher. Ask the teacher what you can do to help your child.
Advice
- Swap roles. Be a student and let your child teach you something.
- Leave books and interesting material around for your child to review.
- Motivate your child!
- Always try to make it a fun experience… no stress.
- Explain to your child what is the use of learning and how much it is worth it (for example why it is important to study the multiplication tables).
- If you show passion for learning and allow your children to pursue their own interests, it will be difficult for them to resist these opportunities.
- Also, reassure your children by telling them that it is not necessary to always get top marks. What's really important is that they always do their best!
