Encourage learning through art. Studying art exposes children to culture and history. Art motivates children to become expressive, confident and communicate effectively. Art education can also help develop critical thinking skills, tolerance and social skills. Art mediums such as water-color painting, photography, sculpture, dance and drawing are effective in helping children learn. Art can build a solid foundation for other academic subjects.
Incorporate music into education. According to the 2009 article published by Abigail Connors for New Jersey Family: "Children, unlike adults, learn primarily through sound. They naturally focus attention more easily on sound than on visual stimuli. The rhythmic sound of music, in particular, captures and holds children's attention like nothing else, and makes it a valuable learning tool. Music education increases children's intelligence, academic success, social skills and even physical fitness..." Music also stimulates brain cell health, literacy skills and understanding of math. Encourage your child to play an instrument, sing, learn to read music and study classical music and composers.
Encourage children to learn with hands-on activities whenever possible. Science lab projects, and educational games incorporating math, writing or reading comprehension are also a fun and effective ways of encouraging children to learn. Stay active in the learning process by participating in the games and projects. Have fun in the process; visual and kinesthetic learners are able to grasp hands-on activities.
Get your child involved in collaborative learning. Group settings have had success in encouraging critical-thinking, decision-making skills and social skills. According to a 1995 article by Anuradah A. Gokhale of the Journal of Technology Education, Collaborative learning promotes engaging in conversations, enhanced brainstorming and finding a common solutions to problems. This learning strategy gives children the ability to contribute their individual strengths to the group. Enroll children in programs that promote collaborative learning.