How to help Maximise Kids Ability

Sigerson

Hi everyone,

I have two nephews, 2 and 4 years old.

I've been purchasing them books and jigsaws, etc. to help them learn.

For example, with the older one, I purchased them a book of mazes, and I got the youngest a jigsaw with animals.

I'd just like to know if you guys would have anything to recommend for them?

Or if you have any tips with regard to helping them learn more things quicker.

Thanks a lot.

byhookorbycrook

What exactly do you want them to learn?

Lisha

Spend time with them, showing them how to use/play with the toys.
Talk to them, answer their questions and be interested in them.
Take them to library, sit and read with them.
My son, when 4 loved the where's Wally books.

What they want is your time, so much more than they want gifts.

It sounds cringy but I true

Moonbeam

Play with them , they are only small once and there is so much to learn .
In the playground they learn about risk and balance ,in the forest they can find leaves and sticks and look at bugs ,in a coffee shop they learn social skills .
Every minute you spend with them is great for them .

evolving_doors

EYE-SPY when out walking, they can just sound the start of the word rather than give a letter.
Reading poems/nursery rhymes and leaving out the last word and they complete it (after a few readings). The Gruffalo is a standard one.
Giving chores with more than 1 step. I.e. John will you put your clothes into the washing machine... To.. John will you put your clothes into the washing machine and close the door. Even in secondary school students get lost if you give more than 3 step instructions.
Asking them what they did today just before bed.
Counting on fingers.
Sorting colours.
Matching pairs.
Give a sense of time... We'll leave the house when the big hand is at the top.

Moonbeam

We played I - Spy with colours before they knew letter sounds.
The 2 and 3 year old love hide and seek and they have to count to 20 and be patient:)