(ThyBlackMan.com) It can be hard for kids to see themselves surrounded by classroom walls throughout the day. Even if they are not spending their day inside the classroom, the textbooks and syllabus keep them occupied and don’t stop chasing them. To improve education outside the classroom, it is necessary to get your children involved in some outdoor activities to help them learn more about practical life. Schools often fail to give students a realistic idea of life, here are 6 ways you can help your kids learn outside.
1. Give them a glimpse of professional life
Let your kids know how education can practically change their life by letting them get familiar with your profession. If you work in some industry which is beyond the understanding of your kids, show them some good examples of professional life of others. For example, you have an appointment with a doctor, or you’re meeting your friend with your kid, before such meetings, tell your kid about the profession of those people. Tell your kids about how professionals work, what they do and what problems they solve. It will make them understand more about career and they will feel tempted to ask questions when they will be sitting in a doctor’s chamber or at your friend’s home.
2. Look at the sky and be ready to answer those ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’
Look at the night sky and share interesting facts with your kids. Tell them about the universe, stars, galaxies, planets and also answer their questions. Discussions can be sparked with subjects like the life of astronauts, day and night, seasons, stars, moonlight, sunshine and even our planet earth. It is a great way to embrace the curiosity of your kids and also to spend quality time with family.
3. Positive competitions
Give a challenge or task to your kids. If possible, also include their friends in this positive competition. If possible, do this often and make sure that some of the tasks are based on teamwork. Such competitions can motivate kids to try harder and work together to achieve goals. They will learn to work together and kids will also get to enjoy the spirit of competition. You can choose some tasks based on their interests and those challenges don’t necessarily have to be a part of their classroom syllabus. Make their goals high but attainable and try something unique but creative.
4. Introduce them to technology
Today, kids don’t get specific guidelines about how to use and when to use technology. By giving smartphones, tablets in the hands of kids, parents make big mistakes if they are not doing it wisely. Teach your kids how to find information, how to learn new things using a laptop, how to use phones to make calls in an emergency, and how to use the home security system. It is always wise to teach kids about new technologies, but make sure that they are using gadgets under your supervision. Small kids love the DIY stuff but make sure that they are not playing with things which are not suitable for them.
5. Teach the meaning of prayers and discuss humanity
No matter what your religion is, don’t impose it on your kids. Let them learn about humanity first. Tell them why prayers are important. Tell them the meaning of faith, hope and keeping a positive attitude toward life. Learning the practical ways to lead a positive life will not only help them become a better person, it will shape their lives in the right way. Not all the prayers mean religion-related preaching and thoughts. Sometimes, prayers are a good way to learn how to be passionate about something.
6. Find something to learn and discuss in everything
Anything can teach you something. Even a TV show, a short journey to a marketplace, a visit to an old friend, a weekend trip, a visit to the zoo, amusement park or your playtime with kids. You can find many things to learn and teach about. From culture to cooking, saving money to choosing the right food to eat, anything can be a life lesson for your kids. All you need is the sense of finding new things out of the ordinary stuff.
Staff Writer; Corey Shaw
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