How To Make Learning At Home More Fun And Engaging For Kids
For children, the words “study” and “learning at home” often elicit a wide range of responses. Some may be eager to tackle the textbooks and dive in, but others have an avoidance tendency. Regardless of their stance and personal opinion, it is a fact that today’s children might find themselves learning from home rather than in class.
If your children have been dodging at home learning and study sessions, here are some ways to make things more fun and engaging for them:
Buy Fun Stationery- if you have younger children, it is a good idea to buy fun or cute stationery, including stickers. Try to choose colourful stationery and this could get creative juices of your kids flowing and stickers can be used as rewards for reading, check out our Rosie cow ones. When studying session is more fun, children will think and do things in a more fun way. And when they are finished learning for the day, they can store their stationery and craft supplies in our Rosie Tote bag.
Use Real-World Examples- children may find studying a boring activity, especially if it doesn’t seem to relate with real world situations. Parents should try to make the experience more tangible by using real-life analogies or by taking a nature walk. Parents can pack a snack and some learning tools into a backpack and take the children out to explore nature.
Learn Through Play- play isn’t just fun, it is an important learning tool for learning. Children learn all sorts of things through creative play and help them understand the world, such as baking cupcakes and “What’s the Time Mr Wolf”. Play also helps develop essential skills such as confidence and problem solving skills while having fun, especially in games like hide and seek.
Set A Study Zone- the study zone should be functional and comfortable for your children. Choose an area that’s as far away as possible from distractions. Ask children about an ideal work area for them and allow them to participate in decorating the room. It can be useful to stay with your child while they are learning in order to help them follow the online lesson and keep them engaged. Children need extra support understanding and keeping track of materials. It is also good to limit the amount of time spent on iPad, and other screens and keeping a consistent and structed routine is key.
Make Learning A Game- it can become repetitive for children to read for long periods of time. Parents can teach mnemonic devices to help children memorise information and facts easier. Phrases, images, acronyms, rhymes, and songs can be made as mnemonics. It is certainly fun for children to be able to memorise and understand new topics using mnemonic devices. Educational Rosie story cards can help to make learning fun for younger children.
Study With Friends- children can use video conferencing platforms to study with their buddies. It is much easier to learn new subjects with friends and they can have a few laughs at the same time. If a child has a problem understanding some details, classmates can aid.
Contact Totty And Py
To learn more ways to make learning at home more fun and engaging for kids, contact Totty And Py today and shop a wide selection of high-quality baby accessories and more!
If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.