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The Importance of Encouraging Children to Learn

When you were a child your parents would always emphasize the importance of going to school, remember? Now that you are a parent yourself it is part of your nature to encourage your little ones to always do their best. Learning is a magic part of life. So, you will want to immerse your kids into the world of learning. When it comes to educational activities, start encouraging children to learn. Here are a few parenting tips, when encouraging children to learn:

Sometimes Kids Need an Extra Push

It is very important to work with your children when they don’t feel confident in a certain subject. It is not uncommon for your child to have a subject they truly hate. So, it’s your job to make them love it again. If you are looking for a way to help your youngster solve fractions, check out these equivalent fractions math worksheets. Enhance their understanding of tricky topics and allow them to grow in confidence with a helping hand.

Don’t Let Them Get Behind

It is very difficult to keep on top of all the homework and projects your child is given daily. Try to encourage your child to tell you about their homework each evening. This will enable you to keep an eye on their progress. If you suspect they are lagging behind, don’t be afraid to talk to them or their teacher. They might not understand the project or they could just need a gentle nudge in the right direction.

They Will Adopt a Good Work Ethic from a Young Age

When your child knows how to conduct themselves in school, they will start to form good habits over time. Conscientious children will become more reliable employees once they enter the working world. So, encourage them to develop these skills early.

Education Will Instill Discipline

School will not only help your kid to become smarter, but it will also instill discipline into the most rambunctious little ones. Whether they have to wear a school uniform or refer to the teacher by a certain name, this will help to keep your children in line. Never underestimate how school can shape your child’s manners and behavior. There is only so much you can do at home to support them. As a result, their school life plays a huge role in their development.

Believe it or not, school life shapes who we are as a person from a very young age. When your child goes to school they are exposed to people they might never have met before. They also have a sponge like mind that can absorb information easily. Use this process as a chance for your children to have a head start in school and make the most of the educational environment they have been given.

9 Benefits of Preschool

Mine, mine! Those words were etched into my brain at one point. They’re the words of a toddler claiming everything that belongs to them. That includes the neighbor and anyone else who has possessions that are visible. That was my grandson years ago. Sharing with other children was simply out of the question. We believed part of the problem was him being an only child and not having to share. We knew that he would encounter problems if we didn’t expose him to other children and adults. So, today I’m sharing parenting tips on the benefits of preschool.

Did you know this? The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) shows that children who attend Preschool for at least 1 year have stronger reading. Furthermore, they have better vocabulary and math skills than those who don’t attend. We researched and checked out several schools in the area that we believed would benefit him the most. They had stellar reputations. Unfortunately, they had waiting lists. Rather than sit around and twiddling our thumbs, we decided on a Preschool and took advantage of their child care facility. The facility would transition him to Preschool once there was an opening.

Many parents don’t realize that there is a difference between Child Care and Preschool. To eliminate any confusion here are some differences between Child Care and Preschool:

Child Care facilities will take children at a young age. Some places as young as 3 months when mom returns to work. Preschools normally don’t take children before ages 2 or 3.
Child Care facilities will assist with potty training and weening from the pacifier. Children should be potty trained and off the pacifier before they enter preschool.
Also, preschools normally have set hours and summers off like regular schools.
Child Care facilities focus on playing, napping, happy and healthy. Preschools focus on education.
Preschools have Parent and Teacher conferences as well as plays and recitals.

When we were making a decision as to whether we should place him in Preschool, we weighed the pros and cons. I honestly couldn’t find any cons, but I found plenty of benefits for Preschool:

Your child will have an established bedtime and get into a routine of getting up in the morning at a specify time.
Your child will be exposed to a group experience.
There will be an established nap/rest period during the day.
Preschool will teach children to share, compromise and respect other children.
Additionally, your child will learn to be independent and learn confidence.
Your child will understand the concept of homework. To ensure your child learns their shapes, colors, numbers, and the alphabet, home work will be given.
Furthermore, your child will have experiences from field trips with his classmates.
Your child will learn social skills and make new friends.
Your child will be prepared for Kindergarten.

Studies have shown that Early Childhood Development is the foundation for a strong education. I recommend that you create a list of what you’re looking for in a Preschool and do your homework. Check out several facilities and make comparisons on the pros and cons. Make sure the building or facility is up to code, clean, has a safe playground, and has a stellar rating for early childhood education.

Last, my grandson completed 2 years of Preschool, ages 3-4, and excelled when he entered Kindergarten. He is now in the second grade and is an excellent student with strong academic skills. We hope that you will consider the benefits of preschool, and enroll your child as well.