Children's Learning: Teaching Methods for Kids
In a world where parents adopt various teaching styles, it's better if your kids learn essential life skills from a tender age. It's far better that they learn these skills at home, so they can grow into independent individuals.
I can't forget the days when I made my mum clean the house during my elementary school days because we didn't help with the chores when we were kids. We received a huge dose of discipline that has stuck with us till now.
This is the sort of class I'm passing down to my kids from toddler age to the present, hoping it'll leave a lasting impression on them.
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Today, I've transformed some simple household chores into fun learning activities for toddlers.
By the age of 3-4, they can learn to put their clothes in the laundry basket, organize their books in the bookshelf, and arrange their toys neatly in the toy box. They can also learn to pick up small items, like their socks or clothes, from their floor.
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Here, they can learn to wear their shoes and socks, handle buttons or zippers on their clothes, and even brush their teeth—with supervision.
They can understand what foods are safe to give to pets, and might even start feeding them occasionally.
When it comes to cooking, they can learn simple skills like helping out with measuring ingredients, but only with adult supervision.
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By the age of 5-6, they can learn to tie their shoelaces, button their buttons, and even zip their zippers. They can also learn to make simple sandwiches or scrambled eggs. They can start sorting out the garbage and even clean up their rooms.
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By the age of 7-8, they can learn to take care of themselves, like brushing their teeth and getting dressed without parental help. They can even develop a sense of responsibility by making their beds, doing chores, and handling their pet's feeding.
By this age, they can also organize their belongings and help out with kitchen work. They can learn to take out the recycling and even water the plants.
Remember, each child is unique, so make sure to tailor these chores to suit their needs and abilities. Encourage them, celebrate their successes, and watch them grow into independent individuals!
- Encourage lifelong learning by transforming household chores into educational activities for toddlers, such as helping with laundry, organizing books, or arranging toys, thereby facilitating education-and-self-development early on.
- By teaching kids to tie shoelaces, make sandwiches, or tidy their rooms by the age of seven, they're not only learning practical life skills but also fostering lifelong learning and independence.
