A vibrant change in the way children learn is taking its own course here in the heart of India, where tradition and culture smoothly blend with modernity. More and more families seem to accept home-based learning wherein play-based activities provide a rich springboard for early childhood development.
Little ones below six tend very much to be at home. All the learning starts there, by observing and imitating the adults around them, and experimenting with common materials found around the house. Research shows that parents, whether they acknowledge it or not, are actually a child’s first and most important teachers.
To further tap into this golden time in their lives, here are a few simple but marvelous play-based activities you can try out for some fun with your little one at home:
- Storytelling with Props
Storytelling is a wonderful and fun way to help enhance your child’s language. Let your child create his/her particular stories and apply them in action with props such as stuffed animals, dolls, or household articles. This gives a huge boost to imagination and language while being fun and interactive. The best part? It is practically free! - Recycled Art
Try your creative hand with things lying around at home!For the craft projects, gather recyclable things, including old newspapers, cardboard, or plastic bottles. Whether making paper mache masks or sculptures from cardboard, these activities stimulate creativity while teaching an eco-friendly practice. - Nature Scavenger Hunt
Go on a casual stroll through your local garden, park, or around the neighbor’s neighborhood. Write a list of things commonly found in nature-some different varieties of leaves, some rocks, or flowers-and let your child go on a scavenger hunt. In this, they will develop some observing skills and connect them to nature at no extra cost. - Traditional Games
Play some good old street games-hopscotch, marbles, or flying kites. They are tried and tested because they are fun yet offer skill building in hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking. Also, they often require simple materials that are usually found around the home. - Artistic Expression
Let your child freely express his thoughts and feelings through color, drawing, or finger painting. This activity not only develops an artistic flair, but it helps with fine motor skills. You don’t have to worry about crayons, paints, or other expensive art supplies—old newspapers or magazines will do!
Why Home Learning Matters
Play-based learning at home has the most wonderful benefits since it provides an option for families lacking access to more traditional preschools. This threatens to bridge the chasm that early childhood education has created for making opportunities of growth available to all children, regardless of their backgrounds. Supported by Rocket Learning, parents and caregivers are made aware of how they could provide quality learning experiences right at home.
The reasons home learning has been favored by many parents: - Due Development
Children by playing at home engage in each and every aspect of their development-cognitive, emotional, social, and physical. Studies have shown that it is during the early years of life that the foundations for lifelong learning and success are laid. And therefore, Rocket Learning has provided you with developmentally appropriate materials- backed by research that keeps in mind the complete realm of your child’s growth. More than 90 percent of our activities promote hands-on learning away from the screen, facilitating your child’s interaction with the world around them. - Stronger Parent-Child Bonds
Undisturbed time spent with your child playing is worth more than any amount of money. It not only builds your child’s skills but also nourishes the bond between the two of you. Studies tell us that the more the parents and the children engage meaningfully in educational activities together, the better off the emotional well-being of the parents and cognitive development of the child.
It is Rocket Learning’s view that parents are the first teachers of their children. Our programs have reported family members’ increased quality time. This bond will definitely aid in a child’s learning and build a stronger family connection. - Language Development
Language development starts from the very beginning. Studies indicate that reading aloud, singing, and conversing with your child on a daily basis help build vocabulary and communication skills. Rocket Learning encourages the use of the mother tongue in early childhood education so children assimilate strong language skills per the NEP 2020.
Turning simple play activities into education through reading and storytelling will set your child on the right track for his/her future schooling and life.
Shaping The Future Together
Rocket Learning helps parents and caregivers fulfill their imperative supporting role as first teachers. By driving enthusiastic and active participation in play-based learning, we build a future for every child to shine in.
A life-long nurturing of wonder, happiness, and love for learning is done one joyful, playful moment at a time.
For those interested in how Rocket Learning can further benefit their learning through play-based activities, kindly contact us. We’re here to support you at every step.
