Learning Starts From Home

Children, whether young or at school, are born curious and resilient. Their brains are like sponges, soaking up as much information they can from every opportunity they encounter.

For a child, it is not just about learning to count or read, it is about learning about themselves and the world around them.  It is about learning on a cellular level, that is – how they learn about themselves, how they handle their emotions, how they make decisions and how they get along with people.

Children learn from the moment they were born. For babies, they learn how to get their parents attention through their cry or the sounds they make. They will then learn whether they may be picked up by  adults, or be fed, or both, or be ignored if they cried.  If they are ignored, they will experiment and try using other gestures and see what the results maybe…

As for toddlers, they will learn that if they throw the ball, the adults may pick it up for them. Or if they put their hands up and make a certain sound or gesture, they learn that the adults may pick them up and give them a big hug.

They learn to form words, while copying the actions, values and beliefs of adults around them, whether they be family, friends or the community.

For  preschoolers, the learning curve  increases rapidly. It is a time where they learn about empathy, how their actions may impact the other party, and they learn to give and take. It is the beginning of learning about negotiations and how to get along with other people.

This is a crucial time for your children, as this is when they form their beliefs and values and their views about the world.

This is a great opportunity for parents and carers to impart their wisdom and positive values to them. And depending on how well children learn and adapt, it will have great impact on their readiness to interact, both in school and with the society around them.

Parents, you are the closet to your children, so give them the best start to their lives. Act positively and be their guiding force, as learning starts from home and not at school.

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