How to Increase the Learning Capacity of a Two-Year-Old

One of the biggest duties that parents have is to promote the learning capacity of your child. A child turning the age of two is at one of the most delicate stages as they have just stepped into the walking and understanding phase. Whether you buy toys or books for a two year old, you have to engage them in learning activities.

Read on as we discuss a few ways in which you can increase the learning capacity of your two-year-old in a fun yet efficient manner.

Understand the Right Environment for Your Child to Concentrate

Two years is the right age to make your child learn the basics of education. You can start teaching him or her the ABCs, identification of animals and objects, and so on. But, before you start with all that, create the right environment for them in which they can thrive.

There are children who prefer to be in a soothing and calming environment to concentrate on a task, but then there are also kids who want a bit of hustle and bustle. You have to figure out the kind of environment that your child prefers. Make sure to switch off all gadgets like televisions, cell phones, iPads, to make it completely distraction-free.

Indulge Your Toddler in Brain-Boosting Activities

The first three years of your toddler’s life are critical for brain growth so why not make it engaging and fun by involving them in activities to help their brain become more imaginative. You can opt for activities that can develop their problem-solving skills, thinking skills, concentration skills, and language and communication.

For example, you can use building blocks to enhance their reasoning skills. Create a simple structural pattern using only two to three blocks and playfully ask him or her to copy the pattern.

In the same way, to boost their thinking capabilities, read aloud a book to them. But, before moving on to the next page, ask your child what they think will happen next. You can also reread a book and do the same exercise which will help to stroke their memory. Remember, you have to be encouraging with your toddler and do not yell or scold them.

Pay Careful Attention to the Type of Toys That You Buy

Playing with toys is an important part of your baby’s development process. This is also why you need to be careful when you are selecting toys for two-year-olds, especially.

Toys such as stackable blocks, windup jack-in-the-box, and so on can help to give their brain the necessary kick to promote reasoning and learn cause-and-effect relationships.

Involve Them in Day To Day Activities

Making your child a part of the real world will help them understand how it works better. Allow your child to help you around the house by letting them sort the laundry, do a little bit of sweeping, mopping, and dusting. In fact, you can also give them a piece of cloth and tell them that it’s exclusively theirs to get them more involved.

You can also get the child take off his or her own clothes and put on new ones, that don’t involve the use of zippers or buttons, and get into the habit of putting away dirty ones in the laundry hamper. Try this with them before bedtime as pyjamas are usually easy to wear.

Educate Your Child While Performing Chores

Most toddlers are always following their parents because they want to be close to them. While you are doing chores, you can utilize the time to teach something to your child. For example, if you are loading groceries, you can make your child count out the number of things out loud. In the same way, you can teach them about body parts while bathing or dressing.

Whenever Your Two-Year-Old Cries, Always Respond Promptly

When a child cries, he or she automatically wants their parents to be there for them and solve whatever is troubling them. After all, this is normal child psychology. Emotional security plays a very crucial role to facilitate the overall development of your child.

You can create positive brain circuitry in the limbic area of the brain by soothing, cuddling, nurturing, and reassuring them. The limbic area is also the area which is in control of emotions so, when you ascertain day-to-day engagement with your baby by holding and encouraging them, they become more emotionally stable.

Resources— Flinto BoxScholastic

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