Families For Life | How to make learning enjoyable for kids

Learning math formulas, studying literary works, and memorising concepts rarely feel exciting for kids. They may not see how their school lessons can be applied to life beyond school. Though the truth is, they are using what they learn in their classes far more often than they realise! With the right approach, you can help your child turn their mindset around and make classes feel practical and fun. Read on for our tips to make learning enjoyable for your kids!

Adapt to your child’s learning style

All kids do not learn the same way. Some absorb information by seeing it, others by hearing it, and some need to try things themselves. When you understand how your child takes in information, you can shape study time around their learning style and

make learning beyond the classroom fun.

For example, if your child enjoys hands-on activities, you can put the Science concepts they learnt in class into simple DIY projects. Help them build a paper bridge to explain forces, use different amounts of baking soda and baking powder to explore how they affect cookies, or grow a plant to explore life cycles. The key is to meet them where they learn best, so they feel that whatever they learnt in class is purposeful!

Gamify it

Play is one of the most important ways in which children learn. When something feels like fun, they’re naturally more curious and willing to try. At the same time, you can help reinforce their lessons at school into everyday activities!

A scavenger hunt can be turned into a spelling lesson when you ask your child to try and spell what they find. At the grocery store, challenge your child’s money-counting skills by giving them a budget for as many snacks as they want. When learning turns into a game, they stay engaged without realising they are revising!

Go with the flow

Kids’ interests and hobbies change quickly, and that’s completely normal. One day, they could find tessellation interesting, but the next, they want to learn everything to do with insects. In this case, addressing each interest and hobby can be challenging to juggle, and trying to pin them to one learning topic might give your kids the impression that you are ignoring what they’re curious about.

If your child shows interest in something new, ride that momentum. It can also give you new ideas to plan fun learning moments around it. When you follow your kids' flow, learning feels spontaneous instead of forced, and that makes it very exciting and enjoyable for your little ones!

Bringing school outside the classroom

Helping kids enjoy learning is all about making it feel natural and fun. When lessons become part of their world instead of a separate task, they also understand why they are studying those concepts and formulas in class. By supplying their learning with real-world applications and helping them enjoy the process, your kids can embrace every lesson with curiosity and carry a love of learning well beyond the classroom.