For the last few days I was wondering if my child is lagging behind in learning things. Yes, I do know she's still small and it is the age to skip and play and toddlers learn from their surroundings. But deep down inside, though I enjoy my day with her I want her to learn more.
Before I go further, I have to clarify why I am saying or going to say all this. I accept every country's education system is different and it suits that country's specific needs or methods. The country I grew up in is a year ahead (in education) to most countries. I was sent to playschool when I was two years old. Now, when I say playschool I mean it is school with some fun attached and its everyday, unlike the playgroup I take my daughter to which is once a week for two hours and non stop fun. You may ask if playschool is helpful for children and my answer would be... Yes! Next you may ask why. Well in my point of view, I feel, the earlier you start, the better your brain develops.
Now that I have said that, I should also say I was happy with the way my child was learning things like how a toddler should. So anyway, we bought her more books and educational toys which are the next stage ones, and she loved them. Under supervision she was usually given something new to try and we would help her build or stack or put together and teach her words and numbers. I also looked up what was done in playschool and I found this website that was relatively close to the activities they have http://www.icanteachmychild.com/
I have given a go at few things that is suggested there and I know my little girl has a lot of fun doing them. Though there are days where she would prefer not to- and that is totally alright with me as I do want her to have fun like she should at this age.
There is nothing wrong in starting early, provided you do not force your child to be somewhere she does not want to be in. If you are a parent like me then give it a go, for all you know your little one might enjoy herself and so will you.
Before I go further, I have to clarify why I am saying or going to say all this. I accept every country's education system is different and it suits that country's specific needs or methods. The country I grew up in is a year ahead (in education) to most countries. I was sent to playschool when I was two years old. Now, when I say playschool I mean it is school with some fun attached and its everyday, unlike the playgroup I take my daughter to which is once a week for two hours and non stop fun. You may ask if playschool is helpful for children and my answer would be... Yes! Next you may ask why. Well in my point of view, I feel, the earlier you start, the better your brain develops.
Now that I have said that, I should also say I was happy with the way my child was learning things like how a toddler should. So anyway, we bought her more books and educational toys which are the next stage ones, and she loved them. Under supervision she was usually given something new to try and we would help her build or stack or put together and teach her words and numbers. I also looked up what was done in playschool and I found this website that was relatively close to the activities they have http://www.icanteachmychild.com/
I have given a go at few things that is suggested there and I know my little girl has a lot of fun doing them. Though there are days where she would prefer not to- and that is totally alright with me as I do want her to have fun like she should at this age.
There is nothing wrong in starting early, provided you do not force your child to be somewhere she does not want to be in. If you are a parent like me then give it a go, for all you know your little one might enjoy herself and so will you.
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