Calling all mums........ what would you say is important for your children to learn?

Question

from the age of 1yr - 5yr old from books and children television programmes. Please give specific topics with the top being most important. Thanks

Answer 1

When my daugher entered Kindergarten I was told that she was "not prepared." I was surprised that the kids were expected to know so much beforehand! It might be interesting to talk with a kindergarten teacher in the school in your area and ask... what they should know.

ABCs, recognition of ABCs and simple reading for sure!

Basic counting, colors and shapes.

Spanish, French and Piano - Just Kidding!!! :)

Answer 2

as a parent of 4 i would say there is no specific list. as long as your kids have a happy environment to live in, the teaching of discipline (keeping them within boundaries), have a variety of books, television, social interacting and respect for others and property you can't go far wrong.

Answer 3

1. letters

2.how to color

3.manners

Answer 4

reading & writing. Dont expose kidz 2 tv @ such a young age.

Answer 5

Respect

Manners

The ability to have fun while learning.

Answer 6

social skills

Answer 7

Manners

object names

big and small

colours

numbers

songs and rhymes

Answer 8

*how to read

*numbers

*kindness

*manners

*vocabulary

*science

Answer 9

Firstly and foremost the meaning of courtesy and respect along with the differences between them.

Answer 10

im a sister

but..

manners

vocabulary

numbers

and basic chores

Answer 11

You must be from England.   They say mum instead of mom like we do in America.   All ages of kids need to learn the basics at whatever age they are for their learning level.   Those basics start with the do's and don'ts and right and wrongs first like how to love, play nice, share with others, be quiet at the right time, take care of their own toys, etc. and then you had things like language, reading, writing, arithmetic.   Of course for a toddler, those are just looking at the letter and number and learning it like "A a"  Then tell them what it is and see if they can say it.  With a baby, they learn fast and if you are consistent they will learn their best before the age of 3 years.   Research the web for childrens websites but some good ones are 'Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Discovery Kids, Disney, Sesame' Street.   Also go to your local PBS stations menu because they gear their shows a lot in the morning for kids.   And the TV guide will also give you some daily shows that are learning tools for kids too, some of them also include Discovery Channel and Sesme' Street even on TV.   The best way to get a child to learn is to become the child.  Teach them in an atmosphere of 'fun' not in an atmosphere of stress or anxiety.   If they learn that it is fun to learn by doing learning games, then they will keep that feeling when they get older.   And always remember this:   every child is unique and an individual... even in the same family.   They all won't learn at the same level or the same pace so it is up to YOU to practice PATIENCE as the teacher.   EXAMPLE is the best teacher at any age.

Answer 12

manners

honesty

respect

kindness

empathy

for these are so lacking in my childrens' peer group that it is scary!!

L

Answer 13

I'm not a mum, but my wife's a Maternity Nurse, so I've a modicum of knowledge.

Most Important: ~

Today ~ drinking alcohol and being able to take it and hold it.

Falling over ~ and not breaking bones.

Big Brother ~ and how to sing, dance and make a fool of yourself whilst aspiring to being famous (and you actually need no 'talent' apart from those things listed above)

Alternatively: ~

Being decent, getting along with others, respecting others, being able to read, to write, to add up (etc) and to put up with your parents NOT thrusting you in front of a TV to shut you up.

Sorry, but I've very negative views of Parents and their offspring + the behaviours of both.

Sash.

Answer 14

Underlying all learning, remember to teach a child that:

-Whatever task they engage in that they can do it successfully whatever it is (with your or other caregivers supervision ensuring it is appropriate for that individual child).

-Build on each experience to the next, success remembered brings on the next important thing which is confidence.

-On the basis of this confidence and remembered successes a child will flurish and you know your child best so focus on his/her interests for example:

-Drawing, and painting, with a variety of medium (playdoh) such as paint, crayons, markers, chalk, and pens.

-Visual learning with a variety of mediums such as everyday written words in either books, cookie labels, computer generated books or sites or games.  Start with the basics and build according to the individuals strengths and understanding (children learn another language very quickly at this age range too).

-Allow repetition and prolonged activity with a variety of things, example is helping with baking, independence in pouring milk, prolonged play with blocks and little people (on this point I must stress play is learning and the more opportunity to act out life and test with all sorts of objects like cardboard boxes, marbels, just about anything safely is good).

-Some people say toilet training earlier is better, my opinion is the child will be ready between 2 1/2 and almost 4.  This is very important to the child him/herself as it is an awareness of his/herself and best to come from the child not the hurried life of a parent of caregiver (understanding that it is not always possible for everyone to wait for it to come from a child but that is the ideal thing for the child).

-Social play at the parks, pools, parties, and with family and guidance in explaining norms of behaviour.  Your child's best friend is you so you should decide if the child should watch a certain t.v. show or not, or say sorry if he/she shouts etc.

-Allow the child an audience and opportunity for expression, by particpating in puppet shows, using costumes, funny voices, songs and give lots of praise and love.

-Don't worry soon enough they will be in school learning what the education system says they should learn but continue with the home learning take road trips go camping, give your child your time you won't regret it.

Answer 15

self confidence

an interest in learning and discovery

right from wrong

sharing

basic maths and alphabet

Hope that helps.

Answer 16

love to love and to be loved give your child wings and watch them fly.

Answer 17

Play, independent play, encouraged play with an adult.  Play with other children.

      Play should incorporate everything, toys water sand objects boxes everything.  Positive affirmation and encouragement.  

TIME.  SUPPORT. SECURITY

Education should be facilitated not dominated.  Encouragement to own the experience them selves.

Answer 18

In no particular order:

How to share (not enough of that going around)

How to make a mistake and take ownership (say sorry, make amends)

How to love (lots of hugs and kisses and say 'I love you', girls AND boys of course)

Compassion (don't tease, understand that others are different)

How to be INCLUSIVE (invite everyone to play, never say 'no' to a request to join in playtime)

Kindness (not enough of that going around either)

Read to your kid every day be it 1 minute  or 100, you'll instill a love of books

Talk to your child - children who are spoken to more often will have a bigger vocabulary by age 5.  Don't be afraid to use bigger words, they'll catch on in time and they'll ask questions.

It's not difficult, just takes time and commitment and it'll be worth it I promise.

Answer 19

Learning respect for adults is THE MOST important thing to teach your child.  Then I would say their letters and counting.  Count everything from blocks when you're playing to greenbeans when you're eating (this is one time to let them play with their food...lol).  Talk about shapes with them.  Point out that their plate is a circle and their pizza slice is a triangle.  Play "I Spy" with them to teach them their colors.  Teach them to write their name.  Teach them to be self sufficient and allow them to do things for themselves more often like snapping their own pants, dressing themselves, cleaning up their messes, etc.  Encourage them to play with other children their age so they learn to share and play well with others.

Answer 20

read read read read read. my mom read to me since i was born, and now i read 4 grade levels higher than average for my grade. i love reading now. just find a few short stories, like doc suess

i used to love him

Answer 21

manners

kidness

abc

colors

art

reading

writting

Answer 22

Well, we found they enjoyed books on nuclear physics, neuro-linguistic programming and space theories for 2 year olds!

Answer 23

I think it is important to teach good manners and etiquette.  you can start this from the day they are born.  it's good practise other wise they will have forgotten it by the time they are 8 years.  giving your baby a good grounding on acknowledging you and other people.  it's all very well being clever but you need to be likeable as well.  people appreciate politeness and are more tolerant to you if you are.