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How to Motivate Your Child to Learn

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Your child’s level of motivation will go a long way in determining the outcome of their education and whether or not they succeed. One of your jobs as a parent is to help them find that motivation so that they can stay on track and reach their full potential. There are lots of ways to do this, as explored below by a prep school in London.

Talk About School

One way to help your child stay motivated is to show them that you genuinely care about their education and what they get up to at school. Ask plenty of open-ended questions about their day, like what their favourite lesson was and why, who they sat next to and how they spent their lunch break. Try and mix up the questions each day so that the conversation doesn’t become stale.

If your child thinks that you are truly interested in how well they’re doing, they might feel more inclined to try harder. So, take this one step further and be sure to reward their hard work and academic accomplishments so that they know it’s something you value. The idea is to provide as much encouragement as possible, so avoid saying things like “I hated school at your age” because that will just give them a free pass to hate school as well.

Make Learning Fun

Help your child learn in ways that are inspiring and enjoyable to show your child that learning doesn’t have to be boring. Play board games like Scrabble, perform science experiments, and visit museums and galleries on rainy days. Explore nature with a walk through the woods or a spot of gardening. The idea is to give your child opportunities to expand upon their knowledge without the constraints of a desk and textbook. This will help them feel eager to learn and grow as an individual.

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