Comments on: Kids’ Science: Count Stuff

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:08:57 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. You’re right, when the activity is fun, kids are definitely more motivated–they focus more closely and their attention span is longer. I think as parents we can spend less time obsessing about “teaching” our toddlers and preschoolers, and more time making sure they have a variety of wholesome activities. Stronger learning follows from the wholesome activities.

By: Christie

Christie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:40:40 +0000

I think these activities will promote learning because, being fun, they are so motivating! I know I am SO much more capable of learning something when it is meaningful to me, and by having various questions to answer or patterns to create, the children will be very interested in the process and the answers.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:36:20 +0000

Good point. The tactile component attaches physical meaning to the event. The feel of things (a bottle cap for instance) is interesting and memorable. It invites an empirical perspective–which you never get with video games or television. Big deal, right? –Yes, on a single occasion, but the significance takes hold when the method of play becomes routine (or is routinely absent).

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:04:20 +0000

I like the activities here–they’re very simple yet engaging. The fact that the objects are tactile–and all different–improves the learning experience in my opinion.