How can you make learning come alive?
Take your teaching out into the real world.
Heading somewhere?
Have your child read a map to give you directions to where you are going. He could calculate distance and time and give you turn by turn instructions. Want to take it a step farther? Estimate gas mileage and how much it will cost to get you to where you are going and back based on local gas prices.
Going grocery shopping?
Plan a meal with your child and write down what ingredients you will need to prepare it. Compare brand prices in the grocery store. Have little ones in toe? Ask what number isle you are in. Look for a specific color, shape, number or letter. Take your time in the produce section and talk about the different fruits and vegetables you see. Ask your child if they know how things are grown, what climate they grow in and pick a new fruit or vegetable to try.
Need to stop at the Bank?
Start an account for your child. Teach them how to make deposits, balance a check book and write checks. Teach your younger child about money by making a store in your house or give them a change purse and let them make their own purchase at the dollar store.
Do your children think your money is endless?
Make an impact by allowing them to see your paycheck and the monthly bills you have to pay. If you want to provide a visual aid, get cash for your check and show them how the cash pile rapidly decreases as you pay each monthly bill.
Teaching our children how to live in real life is as important as teaching bookwork. Allow extra time, and pack your patience, when you plan to shop with your child or when you allow them to read a map. The skills they are learning will benefit them forever. It will be worth the extra effort on your part!
Heading somewhere?
Have your child read a map to give you directions to where you are going. He could calculate distance and time and give you turn by turn instructions. Want to take it a step farther? Estimate gas mileage and how much it will cost to get you to where you are going and back based on local gas prices.Going grocery shopping?
Plan a meal with your child and write down what ingredients you will need to prepare it. Compare brand prices in the grocery store. Have little ones in toe? Ask what number isle you are in. Look for a specific color, shape, number or letter. Take your time in the produce section and talk about the different fruits and vegetables you see. Ask your child if they know how things are grown, what climate they grow in and pick a new fruit or vegetable to try.Need to stop at the Bank?
Start an account for your child. Teach them how to make deposits, balance a check book and write checks. Teach your younger child about money by making a store in your house or give them a change purse and let them make their own purchase at the dollar store.Do your children think your money is endless?
Make an impact by allowing them to see your paycheck and the monthly bills you have to pay. If you want to provide a visual aid, get cash for your check and show them how the cash pile rapidly decreases as you pay each monthly bill.Teaching our children how to live in real life is as important as teaching bookwork. Allow extra time, and pack your patience, when you plan to shop with your child or when you allow them to read a map. The skills they are learning will benefit them forever. It will be worth the extra effort on your part!
1 comment:
I like the grocery idea! I think this is one I can use with Abigail. The key will be to make sure we have PLENTY of time to shop. :)I hate being in a hurry at the store!
Great ideas!
PS- thanks for reading my blog and for the nice comments. :)
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