"HINTS" ON IMPORTANT LEARNING ACTIVITIES |. Develop an appreciation of books. Set up library shelves in the child's bedroom or playroom. ‘and read to your child often, Make it a warm family experience. Play games with the child that requires concentration. Many good games can increase intellectual sensitivity, . Encourage children to try simple crossword puzzles and other word games to increase vocabulary. Take your child shopping with you, Early experiences in economics and mathematics . develop from such trips. Have good conversations at the dinner table with thought provoking questions but don't make it-a question and answer session, |. Pok out good TV programs and later discuss them casually with your child, Encourage play with manipulative toys. Let children experience tying. Children learn best by doing. 1. Take trips to points of interest. Large cities, or even small ones, have many places where the child can develop learning power. The museum, planetarium, concerts and sporting ints are enriching experiences. Other points of interest may include the alrport, a farm, even amusement parks. |. Don't be afraid to let your child explore their environment. New and chellenging experiences provide opportunities for growth and help your child handle future frustration, . Let children make decisions. Give them choices and let them choose, for example, the variety or breakfast food, how they want to celebrate a birthday, the color of their bedroom ‘or what to wear each day for play. Counting with your child the number of plates on the table, talking about the colors in the striped shirt he is wearing and discussing sizes of books help their conceptual development. .. Encourage children to ask why and be ready to help them find the answer. In tum, don't hesitate to ask them why, but make your questions reflect real interest.