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Learning To Say “I’m Sorry”
Yesterday, I watched my kindergartener and a carpool buddy battle it out in the backseat of my truck. I couldn’t help but struggle to keep my eyes on the road while diligently listening to the conversation going on in my third back row. Not the kindest of words were being used.
Kids Learning Activities
From playing Peek-A-Boo to listening to music, most every activity that your child engages in promotes learning. This is because, for kids, most of their learning happens through living and playing. As your child lives and plays, she learns to interact with her world and discovers how things work and relate to her and each other in her environment. While learning does happen naturally, there are specific activities you can do with your child to foster learning.
The Effects of the Home Environment on Learning
Your home environment serves as a foundation for early learning. As your child’s parent, you are her first teacher, and your home is her first classroom. Creating a home environment that fosters learning can have a positive effect on your child’s ability and desire to learn.
Fun Learning Games for Kids
You already know that playing games can be fun, but what you may not know is that that playing games with your child can actually boost her skills and knowledge. Since children often learn new skills and master old ones through play, playing games sets the stage for learning. Once the stage is set, children are better able to learn the concepts and skills that are being practiced through game play.
Learning Exercises for Kids During the Summer
Summertime can be full of trips to the pool, lazy days around the house, time with friends, and still be a great opportunity to help your kids keep learning even without school. Don’t let them turn off their brains. Provide ways to keep them sharp for school time with these great options. And maybe you can avoid hearing that summer whine of “Mooooom, I’m bored.”