You’ve heard this one… Many times, I’m sure. “These kids of today!” mutter grandparents and other well-seasoned folk. “They’re constantly on their devices! iPad this, iPod that. Why do you let them play on those things so much?” But, while our 7-year-olds are enjoying themselves, they’re not always playing, they are also learning
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My four-year-old is learning isiZulu. Her pre-school offers it in the form of a weekly class. But she’s also ‘studying’ isiZulu after school, every day of the week, with her nanny.
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Baby’s asleep. Dinner’s been cooked and eaten. Kitchen’s tidy. Ish. And the hub and I are on our respective couches…
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Learning to read is not a natural process like learning to speak. Human brains are hard-wired to speak however learning to read and write are acquired skills by a process that requires early systematic and direct instruction.
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Most of the time, children are either bored or switched off by the reading choices at school. Kids are riveted by what interests them, so find out what captures your child’s imagination, and direct their attention toward the books on that subject/s.
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Reading with your child is a wonderful pastime with so many benefits. Not only does this special ‘together time’ strengthen the bond between you and your child, there are other positive results.
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I love reading. I don’t get to do it as much, but I still love the feel of a book. Every now and then I still find books that, once picked up, cannot be put down.
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