Ready to Learn: How to Help Your Preschooler Succeed

2. Put your child in the driver's seat as much as possible

Now this book is actually written for parents of preschool children with learning disabilities, however, I found plenty of information for my 'average' preschool child. One technique he uses is to help with organization and mem This is probably the best parenting book I've read.

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One technique he uses is to help with organization and memory you make an ordered picture list for your child. I made one for my two year old for the steps he needs to take before getting into bed.

I wrote his name, the word before and then a picture of a bed. Below I put, numbered 1 through 4, pictures of: Now not only is he aware of what is coming next but he is responsible for looking at the pictures, understanding the numbers and their meaning about order and time, and then working on each task. Best of all, he loves decoding his list; he feels more in control of his bedtime routine. Slowly the list will be phased out and I love that too. I would recommend this book to any preschool parent, and most certainly to those with children who have learning differences.

Mar 13, Melissa rated it liked it. I did not read all of this book because it got a little detailed and boring.

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A key to developing good readers, it to make reading fun — not frustrating. If a child decides that reading is boring or frustrating, they won't want to read and their ability to learn will be diminished. Let children pick their own books to read, help them read, and create activities for them that make reading fun.

When it comes to education, all some kids experience is control, control, control. When a child feels controlled, or out of control when it comes to their education, they often withdraw from learning. It's important to guide children through the learning process, but it's just as important to allow children to have control of their own learning experience. Whether at home, or in the classroom, provide children the ability to have direct input into their learning choices. A good way to do this is to provide children options.

For example, when assigning a writing project, allow children to choose their topic to write about. We also recommend allowing children to choose their own extracurricular activities. The more control and input you're able to provide a child, with respect to their learning environment, activities, and style, the more engaged and motivated a child will become to learn. Encourage your child or student to express his opinion about what's going on with his education.

Create an open atmosphere where he feels comfortable expressing his likes, dislikes or concerns. When he shares his opinion, make sure to validate his feelings — even if you disagree. When children feel like their opinion doesn't matter, or they're stuck, they're likely to disengage from the learning process.

Good learners know their opinion matters and feel reassured that they can be open about their educational experience without being judged, put down, discouraged or ignored. When learning engages children in areas and subjects of interest, learning becomes fun and children engage in learning. If you really want to help your child to become a good learner, encourage him to explore topics and subjects that fascinate him. If he likes dinosaurs, help him find engaging and interesting books and stories about dinosaurs. Then challenge him to identify his five favorite dinosaurs and explain why he chose each one.

Every child has learning preferences and styles that are best suited to their way of learning. Some children have a dominant learning style , while others prefer to learn using a mix of learning styles. There isn't necessarily one right or wrong learning style, or mix of learning styles. However, by helping your child discover his preferred learning styles, you can use techniques that will improve his rate and quality learning.

There are seven fundamental learning styles: For example, children who are visual learners learn best by seeing how things work. Conversely, children who are auditory learners learn best by listening to things being explained. For young children, it's beneficial to explore and employ different types of learnings styles. Enthusiasm rubs off, especially when it comes to learning new things. If your child or student sees that you're sincerely enthusiastic about learning, they're likely to become enthusiastic about learning.

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Whether it's history, science, reading, writing or even math, help him see that learning is a journey of exciting new discoveries. Take every opportunity — without being overwhelming or overbearing — to discover new information with him. As your child sees the joy and excitement learning brings to your life, he'll begin to share your enthusiasm for learning new things as well. Game-based learning is not a new concept. It's been around for a long time. Game-based learning can be very advantageous for many reasons. Using games as an education tool not only provides opportunities for deeper learning and development of non-cognitive skills, it helps motivate children to want to learn.

When a child is actively engaged with a game, their mind experiences the pleasure of learning a new system. This is true regardless of whether the game is considered "entertainment" e. Games that are entertaining provide the added benefit of motivating children to want to engage in the learning process and want to learn more. Game-based learning is also an effective motivation for team-based learning — which can be particularly beneficial for children in a classroom setting.

Students typically try harder at games than they do in courses.

READY TO LEARN: How to Help Your Preschooler Succeed

Games are more engaging. There is also the competitive aspect to playing games. Students are trying to compete or win, on behalf of themselves or their team. They may strive to perform at a higher level in an effort to earn more points for their team or because they want the opportunity to play.

Game-based learning is a great way for parents and teachers to introduce new ideas, grammar, concepts, and knowledge in a way that motivates children to learn. Instead of asking your child how he did on his math test as soon as he gets home from school, have him teach you what he learned in math today.

Focus on what your child is learning, as opposed to how he is performing.