Tutor Toddlers with Hugs!
A surge in pricey tutoring programs for the pre-kindergarten set makes you wonder: Are they worth it?
“We know from decades of resarch that children learn best through their everyday experiences with the people they know, trust and love, not in structured environments where they are pressured to perform,” says Matthew Melmed, executive director of Zero to Three, which promotes youngstes’ well-being. He stresses the critical connection between a child’s emotional and social development and his ability to learn.
To boost love of learning: Think fun, not flashcards. Cuddles and hugs are just as important to your toddler’s brain development as words on a page. Teach as you play. At the playground, use the sandbox to introduce quantities and counting. Make music together. Singing and dancing both build creativity and language skills.
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