Children, especially five and under, are so eager to connect
with adults. Here are some easy ways to build your little one's
confidence and their knowledge, with some advice from the
organization, Born Learning. In the early months, learn what
makes your baby happy. Whether it's singing, swinging or
following your fingers, give your baby fun experiences. Also,
Connect language to everyday experiences - it helps your baby
learn to speak and eventually read better. Once they start
speaking, turn an errand into a fun learning game that helps
your child make sense of the surrounding world. If your child
likes trucks, look for trucks as you drive and see who can yell
"truck" first. When they get older, and more curious, encourage
your preschooler to help you cook. For example, if a recipe
calls for three eggs, ask her to get three eggs from the fridge.
She'll feel like she's helping, and counting will help develop
her math skills. Turning chores, like laundry, into learning
activities can also help with your child