We can liken growing children to a sponge as they absorb everything they see and hear around them. Children learn from their parents, guardians, teachers, and peers. Ideally, your child’s personality will determine their willingness to learn. Since all children were created differently, they will have different disposition levels when it comes to performing well in school. However, you might find that even the brightest sparks were not born good learners. Somewhere along the way, they had to learn how to become better learners. Keep reading this article to learn some practical ways you can help your child become a better learner.

Find out what your child is interested in

Learning becomes fun when it includes the things your child loves best. One of the best ways to encourage your child to be a better learner would be to allow them to dive into topics that excite them. For instance, if they love insects, provide learning materials that comprehensively discuss the various types of insects. You can then challenge your child to name five favorite insects and their most prominent features. There are essentially four proven steps to discover your child’s interest:

• Expand their knowledge-start by creating their awareness of different things like sports, games, music, dance, and the likes. Do it sparingly, to avoid overwhelming your kid
• Expose your kid to these fields using creative aspects like storytelling, coloring, gamification, etc.
• Watch and see how your child responds to the activity. Find out if they enjoy the activity or not. Again, don’t force your child into doing what they don’t like
• Exercise some level of patience. It is never easy with kids!

Avoid disorganization

Though disorganization is typical among young toddlers and school-going kids, it can diminish their enthusiasm to learn new things. Your child can also be overwhelmed when sitting at a disorganized desk to read. We don’t recommend organizing work for them. Instead, it would be best to help if you showed them how to organize their stationery and school supplies.

Let your child express themselves freely

Sometimes your child might be less enthusiastic about learning because they are experiencing particular challenges. It would help if you created a safe space where your child could express their concerns about their education to you. Once they have opened up about their current situation, ensure you validate their feelings and reassure them regularly. Your child will be less likely to disengage from learning when they know their feelings and opinions matter.

Be enthusiastic about learning

If you are not excited about learning new things, your lack of enthusiasm will also rub off on your child, making them withdraw from anything to do with education. On the other hand, you don’t also want to be too overbearing in your efforts to make your child develop an interest in learning. It would help if you showed enthusiasm to learn new things, and your child will soon follow.

Encourage reading-create a suitable atmosphere

As a parent, you should strive to inculcate a reading culture in your kids from a young age. Start by reading to them from an early age. It will help your child polish some early language vocabulary. Remember, at a young age, they tend to love stories. 

Fill their world with a reading by providing exciting books to read around the house and displaying educational charts. . You could also invest in subscription boxes for kids that make the learning process enjoyable and fun. You could also create a conducive reading environment by scheduling a family reading time where everyone turns to read aloud.  That said, it is improbable that your child will develop an interest in reading if there are constant distractions such as electronics and noise. When you involve the whole family in the learning experience, your child will feel less alone and more open to learning new things.
If they are old enough, you could also encourage them to carry a bookbag on your travels.
Tip: Don’t forget to set a good example by enjoying reading new books as well. They will learn by seeing.

Discover ways to make learning fun

When you confine learning to the classroom or their desk in the corner of the room, it quickly becomes tedious. Your child will be more enthusiastic about learning if you avoid treating it like a chore. You could try game-based learning. Since children put more effort into play than they do in the classroom, educational games will help them grasp concepts faster.

Allow your child to have control of their learning experience

Children who feel out of control when it comes to their education tend to withdraw and lose interest. Instead of assuming complete control over your children’s education, please place them in the driver’s seat and allow them to have direct input. For instance, you could provide your child with options and let them choose the best option. For example, a child who is gifted at sports may find a sports performance academy is the best learning environment for them. It would also be best to let your child select their preferred extracurricular activities.

Don’t overfocus on performance

Last but not least, Your child might be learning a lot at school, but their test grades might say otherwise. If you focus more on the test results, you might create unnecessary tension within your child to perform better rather than grasp as much as they can in school. Start by letting your child know that the actual learning process is more important than grades and that you are more concerned about what your child learns at the end of each lesson.
There are also cases where your child’s grades might start deteriorating suddenly. Well, don’t panic. The key is to try to find out the triggers that might have caused the sudden change. For example, have you had any changes at home that might have led to an emotional trigger? Is your kid being bullied at school? The bottom line is that you should try to get to the bottom of the issue.

Wrapping up

With the right aptitude and motivation, you can encourage your child to become a better learner. It would be best not to limit their learning to the classroom. Instead, enhance your child’s desire to gain more knowledge by extending their learning experience outside the school environment.