How important is it for children to have an early start to learning - ALOHA Mind Math

How important is it for children to have an early start to learning Have you heard about kids listening to music even when in the womb? This blog article makes a strong point about how important it is to pay attention to what children are learning in their pre-school years. Here are some reasons to help them get a head start on early childhood development: It’s never too early: As soon as babies start being aware of the world around them, they are beginning to take in information. Though it is too early to start off on those math operations, it is the right time for exposure to other stimulants like music. A lot of experts recommend classical music, but it is your choice as a parent which type you choose. You will also make out from your baby’s reactions as to which one he might enjoy more than others. Helps make sense of surroundings:Do you remember how your child reacted when he realized that those squiggles all around him were actually letters, and that he could put it together and find out so many things? Learning to read at an early age can be a very important stage, and opens up the entire world to him. On the flip side however, this means you cannot keep secrets by spelling them out anymore. Photo Courtesy : http://www.flickr.com/photos/librarianavengers/5931893121/ Learning through play: Many concepts of math and other subjects can be introduced at a very young age, by using games and other interesting means of learning. It makes it easy for the child to understand, and simple operations like counting or addition will remain strong in your child’s memory long before she starts learning these at school. Forms a foundation: It is a great way to improve a child’s confidence, when he or she has an understanding of concepts when they enter pre-school. This does not imply that we need to tutor our kids in the A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s before they start school, only that they need to be aware of the concepts so that they are able to build on them further at school. Creating a supportive and learning environment at home can be a great boost for your kid’s educational experience. While on the lookout for good learning experiences, do check out our programs at Aloha that also help to build confidence in your child. More details are at our website: http://w ww.aloha-usa.com