In busy school and home environments, it's easy to forget to celebrate your child’s smaller milestones, as we get caught up in everyday life or the goals that lie ahead. However, celebrating children’s achievements (small or large) is important, as it boosts confidence and sets them up for more success. Here are some fun ways to celebrate success with children you can incorporate into everyday life, to help build a sense of accomplishment.
Celebrating academic success is such a pivotal part of children's learning! It helps them to develop a success mindset, share in each other's success, creates positive associations around learning and builds up learning motivation and confidence. All too often we tend to focus on what’s not working or is needing to be changed and forget to purposefully stop and celebrate. However, reviewing progress and celebrating little steps can be a great way to encourage young learners.
Positive reinforcements can be an effective method for intrinsically motivating children to learn. There are different types of reinforcement, such as positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment. Parents and teachers often see fast results using positive reinforcement, as students are more likely to repeat a rewarded behaviour than stop a punished one when used correctly. Positive reinforcements can include non-verbal cues, verbal praise, tangible rewards, activities and group awards. Using these methods can result in the desired response becoming habitual very quickly!
Read on to learn about the most beneficial positive reinforcements for motivating learners.
Is your child itching to try something new or interested in developing a newfound passion? Whether it be a new hobby, sport, or activity, extracurriculars are a great way for your child to improve their social skills, develop their interests, try new things, and most importantly, build confidence. There are many benefits of enrolling your child in extracurricular activities, from channelling their creativity and energy, to giving them an opportunity to learn and try new things. This blog explores how extracurriculars play a significant role in boosting your child’s confidence.
Confidence breeds success. Those who have the confidence to believe they can succeed, will succeed. Confidence empowers young learners to step out of their comfort zone and take risks, become more resilient when handling setbacks, and embrace their full potential in and out of the classroom. As parents and educators, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is instilling a strong sense of confidence in them, to have faith in their abilities and achieve their goals. This blog explores the importance of having confidence and how it helps young learners succeed.
