It's great when kids know a lot! General erudition can be of great benefit: improve school performance and make a child an interesting conversationalist. There are some simple ways to help children become more knowledgeable and “savvy” in different areas of knowledge. They include reading, board games, talking to adults, interactive games, and educational videos.
In this article, we will discuss each of them in detail.
Reading
Books are undoubtedly a treasure trove of useful knowledge and interesting facts. If you want to instill in your child a love of reading, you'll need patience and a little bit of creativity.
Atmosphere
It is important to create the right atmosphere: surround the child with books, read a lot by themselves and equip a corner where children will enjoy meeting new characters and exciting stories. It is a good idea to organize a home “reading club” and the whole family read books out loud and then discuss what they read.
Beautiful publications
Choose books that are appropriate to your child's age and interests, and don't forget about colorful illustrations.
Book games
Interactive reading is the best way to keep a child interested. Ask questions about the text, ask him to retell the story in a funny or sad voice. Let the child portray the main characters without using words, or come up with a sequel to a favorite story.
Book creativity
Create book crafts with your child: bookmarks, drawings for favorite chapters, or your own mini-editions.
Technology and books are no strangers
Don't say no to e-books and tablets if your child likes to read using gadgets.
Going to the library
Open up the fascinating world of libraries for children, where they can choose their own books and participate in book events.
Tips: don't force your child to read if he doesn't want to. Be patient — the love of reading develops gradually. Don't forget to celebrate success and praise your child.
Board games
Board games are not just entertainment and a way to spend leisure time, but a whole universe that will deepen a child's knowledge and “improve” his erudition. During the game, children learn new information and fascinating facts from various fields.
To interest a child with board games, you need:
- Choose games that are appropriate for age and interests;
- Start with simple games and gradually complicate them;
- Playing with your child will help you get closer;
- Don't compete. It is important for children to understand that play is not only a victory, but also an opportunity to spend time together, socialize and learn something new.
Talking to adults
Talks have always been an inexhaustible source of knowledge and inspiration. Communication with adults is not just a pleasant pastime, but also a valuable contribution to the development of a child's erudition.
Broadening your horizons
Adults have a wealth of life experience, knowledge and skills that will be of interest to children. Talking to parents and teachers can help you learn more about how the world works.
Developing communication skills
Communication with adults teaches children to formulate their thoughts correctly, to argue their point of view, to listen to others, to respect others' opinions and to conduct a dialogue.
Building trust and mutual understanding
Conversations help to strengthen trust and mutual understanding and create an atmosphere of openness and sincerity.
How to captivate a child with communication:
- Choose topics that are of interest to the child — talk to him about his hobbies, plans and dreams;
- To create an atmosphere of trust: it is important that the child is not afraid to express his point of view;
- Ask open-ended questions like “Why?” , “What do you think?” ;
- Listen carefully to show that the child's opinion matters.
Interactive online games
Modern interactive platforms are not just games, but a whole world of opportunities for development. Games like Minecraft and Roblox stimulate interest in science and various fields of knowledge, allowing children to learn the basics of physics, chemistry, biology, and programming. Thus, the learning process turns into an exciting activity that develops erudition and a variety of skills.
Useful videos for kids
Training videos can also be the key to new knowledge. This is an affordable and fun way to expand your horizons and open the world to your child.
The advantages of videos
Accessibility: you can watch them anytime, anywhere thanks to the internet.
Visualization: visual content is easier to digest and remember for a long time.
Interactivity: Some videos offer interactive elements, such as tests and assignments. This makes the learning process dynamic and effective.
Advice for parents: Choose high-quality videos, paying attention to the creator's authority, video structure, sound and image quality.
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