Use CDs, DVDs, tapes, MP3 players to learn tables, alphabet etc)
Encourage your child to use construction toys like Lego, K’Nex
Teach your child to use technology in the home eg. toaster, microwave, digital camera
Talk to your child regularly about their learning
Encourage your child to share what they have learned with others eg. grandparents
Find different ways for your child to communicate with others and encourage them to practise these eg. write a letter, send an e-mail, learn a few words in a different language
Encourage your child to be open to new ideas
Vary the way your child learns eg. DVDs, internet, books, drawing, mind-maps
Encourage your child to share problems with you and to list possible solutions
Encourage your child to break large tasks into smaller pieces and tackle small parts at a time
Help your child to become involved in charity work or to find out more about a particular charity
Encourage your child to listen to the views of others and to respect other peoples’ points of view
Discuss rights and responsibilities with your child
Talk to your child about the importance of recycling, saving energy and water
Encourage your child to find out what it means to be “Green”
Encourage your child to use their diary as a planner
Encourage your child to walk to school
Encourage your child to be fit and healthy- take regular exercise, eat a balanced healthy diet and get enough sleep
Encourage your child to make good choices about behaviour
Help your child to learn new skills