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1. THE FIRST 5 MAGICAL YEARS
Have you ever wondered how your 2 1/2 - 3 year old child just exactly imitates you talking
on the phone using for say, a spoon or a wooden block? This is a reminder of the powerful
influence that we have on our kids – for good, for bad, or the funny.
Imitation is a key part of the way humans learn. Starting at birth, kids are wired to learn
from imitation. And between birth to age 5, a child learns at a speed unmatched to the rest
of his or her life. It is during these years – when more than 85 percent of a child’s brain is
formed – the crucial brain connections are created. These connections help develop
imperative academic, social and cognitive skills and form a basis for future learning.
What You Do Matters!
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn best by imitation and gentle repetition. As they
grow, their ability to imitate develops too. They can pick up new skills by observing others:
how to tie shoelaces, hold a pencil in school, or return a smile. This kind of imitation allows
them to practise the skills of daily living paving the way for a groomed personality.
The way we deal with frustration, stress and anger gets absorbed, mimicked and imprinted
on the young children’s minds. This boosts the importance of setting up positive examples
for the children.
Positive experiences for the children require repetitions in a safe, supportive environment
with the people they love and trust. When you read, talk and play with a purpose with
children beginning at birth, you help shape their journey to lifelong learning.
Having said that, you would not be surprised to find your child being there for a friend who
got hurt and hear them using phrases comforting the friend ‘It’s Ok, you are brave’, the way
you do as an adult.
In contrast, gorging on junk/unhealthy food as an adult and expecting your child to eat a
bowl full of veggies/fruits is wholly unreasonable.
It’s a big responsibility knowing how much we are influencing our kids – even when we’re
not consciously trying to.
Involving parents and caregivers long before a child starts school, considerably increases the
child’s ability to learn and enjoy each of his/her school year.
I hope today’s article reminded you of how important you are in positively modelling
behaviours for your children.
CHILDREN ARE LIKE LITTLE SPONGES. EARLY, POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES CAN SET
THEM UP FOR LIFE.