Five Fun learning activities for School going Children

Reading and cooking together, Creating new words, Acting can all be fun learning activities for children

1.Reading together

Reading will help kids learn new words, imagine stories.

How to do

Read books and  ensure your child is understanding the words and story. Ask them questions and answer their questions if they come up with. 

Try reading books that are above their age, observe how they react, see if they enjoy your reading and expression.

Make books together for family members or their favourite toys / character’s. Please check 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They’re 12

2.Creating New Words

Kids learn new words everyday and can be fun, if used properly they can be a great learning experience for kids.

How to Do

Prepare some paper cards with small words of two or three letters. Ask your kid to come up with rhyming words. You can also ask them to identify all the sounds in the words and also if they can come up with other words with same letters. 

3. Acting

Acting can teach kids a lot, It allows children to explore and create new worlds.

How to Do

It can as simple as standing in front of a mirror and mimicking or children can play different role and characters.

4. Complete the Story

Asking a Child to complete a story is good way to engage them in writing activities. 

How to Do

Create a story and stop midway. Then, ask your child to complete it.

5. Cooking Together

Cooking  can help teach kids maths skills- counting spoons of sugar, salt or the number of eggs in a recipe, measuring and weighing ingredients are all good practical ways of learning maths skills. Cooking also promotes creativity, develops tasting skills and creativity. 

How to Do

Ask your child what is their favourite dish which could be banana bread or a chocolate cake, let them guess the ingredients and start cooking together.