Reaching Your Child’s Academic Potential

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Your child’s intellectual ability along with their social and emotional skills, are like muscles. They will develop according to how well the adults in their life apply effort through particular activities that start at a young age. For example, children that demonstrate an academic readiness and the ability to self-regulate by kindergarten are three times more likely to meet the standard reading levels by the third grade. Another way of looking at it is the average person can now expect to live until the age of seventy-five or eighty. You will spend the first twenty-five years of your life preparing for the last sixty years and if you don’t prepare yourself, you have the next sixty years to suffer the consequences. That is why it is so important for parents and teachers to help children reach their academic potential starting at a young age.

Right from the beginning, children have a natural desire to learn new skills. They want to figure out the answers to their questions as they are naturally curious about life, which is a huge motivation for them to seek out knowledge. But without an adult to guide them and give them insight about the world that surrounds them, it will be very difficult for your child to become successful in school as well as life. That is where parents and a Montessori education comes into play to greatly benefit your child.

With a Montessori education, reaching your child’s academic potential has never been easier. Your child will be surrounded by a carefully prepared environment that is designed to strike their curiosity and develop your child into a self-disciplined and self-motivated learner, which are two very important attributes to have in order to become successful. The Montessori teacher overlooks the classroom and takes advantage of key moments when your child is susceptible to acquire new knowledge. These moments are often referred to as “windows of opportunity”. For example, when your child is engaged with a Montessori-based tool or object, the teacher will take that opportunity to spend quality one-on-one time with your child to further explain the concept behind that particular tool. Your child is more likely to absorb that knowledge because it is something that they have chosen within the classroom to explore and discover. Playtime helps children learn to interact with others and practice the skills they have learned. These are the building blocks of your child’s character, language, academics, and having positive relationships.

Parents cannot rely solely on the school and teachers to help their child reach their academic potential. As a parent, you play a vital and key role on how your child views the world and how they should conduct themselves throughout life. Here is a list of some practical tips that will help prepare your child for future success academically and socially:

·         Read with your child for at least twenty minutes a day, every day

·         Talk to your child and always keep the lines of communication open

·         Give your child a list of expectations every time you correct a behaviour

·         Seek out a high-quality education al facility that meets the needs of your child

·         Limit the amount of time your child spends watching television or other screens

·         Give your child your utmost attention by putting away your mobile device

Now I know that this all looks good on paper and is easier said than done. But as a parent you need to stick with it, even if you are having a bad day or week. Children are resilient and their natural love for learning will allow them to catch up for any lost time. The sooner you start thinking about your child’s academic future and how you can make a difference, the better your child will succeed in life.

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