Are you curious about why your kids don’t listen to you? Valid curiousness! Regardless of their age, a child’s need for power is hard-wired into their DNA. By preventing them from making good choices like deciding what to dress, deciding on the menu for supper, or picking a game to play, children are engaging in negative forms of power exertion. Teaching your child to listen is one of the most important things you can do for him or her. Even though it’s usually overlooked, it’s simple to accomplish with simple games and activities. Starting these activities at a young age is desirable; however, they may be continued throughout a child’s life.
Flash cards
A big number of flashcards should be placed on the floor for students to use while they sit on the floor. Create a story based on the photos in the flashcards. Students closest to the flashcard must be in direct touch with it when you repeat the word aloud from the card’s back. A farmer formerly had some cow, sheep, and pigs (touch)” is a good starting point for a story (touch).
Ask questions randomly
The lesson’s subject matter should be kept in mind when drafting a conversation. Also, come up with some questions based on the conversations. The conversation is read by two students while the rest of the students listen and then respond to the following questions. During higher-level seminars, give each group 15-20 minutes to prepare a discussion and follow-up questions (questions on a large sheet of paper). After this, each team posts a question on the whiteboard for the whole class to respond to.
Story telling
The storyteller opens a story with a single sentence. At this point, everyone has contributed at least one sentence to the story; the process continues indefinitely. For smaller parties, it is feasible to go twice or three times. To do this you must pay attention to what has been said before and relate it to your ideas. When a tale is narrated, language learning takes on a life of its own and becomes a dynamic, even creative, experience for young learners.
Simon says game
The only way to move in this game is to listen for the leader to say “Simon Says” and only move when he does. Each player takes a turn as the leader in this game that teaches players to manage their impulses. A new study from the United States shows that children who play games like Simon Says have better impulse control and emotional stability. They are also more aware of what is expected of them, and their language and reading skills increase.
And that’s a wrap…
At your local library or on the internet, you’ll find a plethora of games and activities that may help your child enhance his or her early literacy and numeracy skills. As a bonus, these ideas are certain to make you chuckle! Children’s listening exercises may be fun and educational for both you and your kid. By encouraging your children to pay attention creatively, you’ll use less screaming and more laughing. What do you think? Wouldn’t it be amazing?
