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10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn

  1. Fill your child’s world with reading.
  2. Encourage him to express his opinion, talking about his feelings, and make choices.
  3. Show enthusiasm for your child’s interests and encourage her to explore subjects that fascinate her.
  4. Provide him with play opportunities that support different types of learning styles – from listening and visual learning to sorting and sequencing.
  5. Point out the new things you learn with enthusiasm.
  6. Ask about what he’s learning in school, not about his grades or test scores.
  7. Help your child organize her school papers and assignments so she feels in control of her work.
  8. Celebrate achievements, no matter how small.
  9. Focus on strengths, encouraging developing talents.
  10. Turn everyday events into learning opportunities.

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