There's nothing quite like the interest and involvement of parents to help motivate children to WANT to learn. Here are a few ideas to try out with your own families.
Go outside and look at the stars together. Learn the names of a few of the constellations.
Children love "real" things. Let them help you with real jobs and house projects.
Take them to the beach, forest, pond or desert and have everyone draw pictures of what they find.
Spend time with other families who love learning.
Pop a batch of popcorn and sit down to a family read-aloud.
Plan ahead for an art museum trip by introducing each child to a beautiful painting they can search for once you arrive.
Go on an adventure walk in your own neighborhood. Bring water bottles and magnifying glasses!
Choose a country and find recipes native to that place. Invite several friends to do the same, and get together for a day of ethnic cooking.
Most importantly, let your children see that you love learning too.
cross-posted from Love2learn Moments
1 comment:
Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas. I am looking forward to some ethnic cooking in the spring (now, I just need to invite some friends to join us). May God bless you for enriching everyone's lives with your willingness to share.
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