Inculcate the Habit of Self-Learning in Your Kids
When everything comes down to studies, there are two kinds of children you’ll come across — the self-learners and the ‘drag us to study table’ (simply kids who loathe studying and have to be dragged to their study tables) kind. And if you have any experience with children and their studies, you know what we are talking about. So, if you are expecting or have a baby at home — and if you don’t want him/her to be ‘drag to the table’ kind when it comes to studies, encouraging them to become a self-learner is the best thing you can do. And if you want to know how you can do that, please continue reading the article.
● Start with an early introduction to learning
An early introduction to learning (not too early, just a year or two before they get into playschool) can benefit them in several ways, including instilling self-learning as a regular habit. Below are a few other ways early introduction to learning can help your children:
- Helps them engage better with other children and adults
- Gives them an academic advantage, resulting in better grades in schools
- Reduces the need for special instructions in school and beyond
- Helps build a strong foundation for physical, mental, emotional, and social development
- Improves their attention span and time management abilities
- Helps them build a love for lifelong learning
● The key is starting at the right age
An early introduction to learning will help your child in more ways than one. However, only an early introduction won’t be enough, the key is starting at the right time i.e. the right age. Studies suggest that the right time to introduce kids to learning and gain the benefits is when they are between 3 to 4 years old. This is when children begin to learn through experiences, interact with the people (peers, teachers and other adults) around them, and develop interests that stay with them for their lifetime. Introducing your kids to learning at this age can help them develop an interest in learning, fostering a habit of self-learning in them.
● Choose the right early childhood programme
- Not having enough time to dedicated towards your child
- Lacking the required skills and experience
These are some of the reasons why an early childhood programme is an absolute necessity — and a better way to help your children inculcate the habit of self-learning. However, if you are planning to enrol your child into one such programme, make sure to choose the right one. Below are some key factors to consider before enrolling your child into any programme.
- The focus should be on helping children learn for themselves
- The learning plans should be in accordance with your child’s learning abilities
- The learning programme should be able to help your child develop an interest in learning
- And it should not replace your child’s regular school curriculum, instead, supplement it
Kumon’s Early Childhood Learning Programme is one such programme you can trust. Check out their website and visit the nearest math and reading centre. You should also visit theirs after school programme, designed for kids who are already in school.
● Ensure constant encouragement
The last bit is to ensure constant encouragement for your children. Going by Toru Kumon’s Philosophy, practice is the key to perfection. If your child practices the critical thinking worksheets by Kumon regularly, they can master the concepts easily. However, that won’t happen overnight — and, without constant encouragement from your end. So, every time your kid solves a problem, make sure to praise him/her.
To know more about the Kumon learning programme, visit Kumon website or visit the nearest learning centre
