5 Ways To Help Your Child Develop Good Communication Skills

 

“Communication–the human connection–is the key to personal and career success.”

It’s extremely important for young children, students to talk, share & communicate. As individuals it makes them stronger and more confident. A two months old infant’s smile is one of the first signs of communication from a child. As they grow older, children might find the task a bit difficult.

Does your child feel extremely shy talking to new people? Does he/she also hesitate participating in fun activities? Don’t fret. It’s not unusual for a growing child to have average or even poor communication skills. But with a good balance of effort and love, you can help your child develop the art of communicating well.

Here are 5 simple ways to jumpstart your efforts:

• Keep Your Ears Open: Let your children express their feelings, concerns and ideas and answer their questions. This will not only boost their confidence but will also increase their level of curiosity.

• Put That T.V. Off: Not only is it important to listen, it’s also extremely important for you to pay attention to each and every word they say. Encourage verbal communication and maintain eye contact. If you don’t take full interest, they might lose hope of getting anyone else’s attention in the future.

• Give Space: While you must try to talk to your child about everything, if he/she shows anger or stubbornness, give space. Let go and try again after some time. Don’t pester children or force them to share or express when they don’t want to.

• Encourage Participation: Encourage your children to take part in local contests and competitions. Don’t discourage them even if they lose. Let them get out and talk to people from various walks of life. That way, they will have a broader perspective about things and they might learn a thing or two by meeting people from different backgrounds & cultures.

• You Are Your Child’s Hero: If you talk to others with kindness and respect, he/she is likely to follow your lead. Be confident and have conversations with friends and relatives in front of your child. Try to use various words to communicate with everyone!

Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Remember, communication is a vital skill that all children need to learn. Your children could touch great heights with a little bit of your help. Develop a bond with them and help them build interpersonal relationships by communicating. Communication skills will help them soar both personally & professionally. It’ll be worth it 🙂

Educational Resources – Arts And Crafts To Ignite Imagination

“No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination”

– Edward Hopper

Art has been a part of human experience and interaction since time immemorial. The evidence are paintings on rocks and cave walls spread across several continents, artefacts and monuments from the ancient times, scriptures etc.; to name a few. Exposure to art broadens ones thought process as it introduces young minds to new and unknown ideas and perceptions.
Every child is a fresh, beaming ray of hope, innocence and positivity which is brimming with energy, to imbibe from the immediate surroundings, available experience and exposure. Introducing children to arts and creative thinking empowers them with life-long skills of self-expression and communication. Studies show that involving a child in the arts increases motivation, boosts confidence, and also improves concentration and teamwork skills.
It’s been established that proficiency and knowledge in arts and crafts can play a significant role in a child’s life. It helps:
• Hone qualities of independence, collaboration and teamwork; covering all the traits simultaneously.
• Exercise and whet higher order skills, including analysis, evaluation, “problem-finding” and problem solving.
• Augment the motor, communication and language skills of pre-school or elementary school children.
• Iterate the importance of focus, perseverance and non-verbal communication.
• Associate a finished project, product or endeavour to dedication and accountability.
• Boost and uplift self-confidence and self-esteem.
There is an implicit belief that proficiency and knowledge in arts and crafts can contribute to making better people.
A more philosophical look at arts showcases it as an international language and communication medium which cuts across continents, races, cultures and beliefs.It helps students in developing a sense of craftsmanship, quality performance and assessment and specific goal-setting-skills which help in succeeding in their classrooms and even beyond.
At Pearson Schools, we aim to bring the best out of every child and make them believe in their skills and potential. Know more about us: http://bit.ly/QxI7Z1

Pearson has also come up with the series of books called ‘Let’s Do and Learn’, which is designed as a complete art, craft and drawing course for children from kindergarten to class V. It comprises a set of seven books of simple, systematised and carefully graded activities to nurture and enhance the child’s capacity to visualise ideas. Know more about the series here – http://bit.ly/1ow4zkH