KTMS Radio Commentary
Sparking a child’s curiosity can be
one of the important keys to lifelong learning. Parents can play a
vital role in this process.
For example, parents can make up
trivia games to play with children, even when you’re on the run.
You can
also help children become active partners in the learning process by
giving them a chance to experiment around the house with measuring,
cooking, repairing broken items, and other activities that require
finding and using information.
You’d be
surprised at what your home yields if you look around with a curious
eye.
Also, be
sure to know what’s going on in your child’s school.
Attend
school events and send notes to teachers to express your availability
to help. Write teachers to ask if you may phone them if you have
questions or concerns.
Get
involved with your children by asking for detailed descriptions of
what they’re studying at school. Have them teach you some parts of
what they’re learning.
Be sure
your children know that you consider schooling very, very important.
Even if
you can only attend a few school events, your presence will show your
children that you’re interested in their school life and value its
importance.
That’s a
crucial lesson for them to learn and it can only come from the home.
