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Find the differences patterns: This activity involves comparing two pictures that appear similar but have small differences. By identifying these differences, children are practicing their observational and analytical skills, which are important components of logical reasoning. They are also learning to pay attention to detail and to use their reasoning skills to make decisions about what is different and what is the same. Additionally, this activity can help children develop their visual perception skills, which are important for understanding spatial relationships and recognizing patterns.
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Patterns - horizontal and vertical: This activity involves analyzing patterns of different shapes or colors in a horizontal or vertical sequence. By analyzing patterns, children are developing their ability to recognize and understand relationships between objects. They are also learning to make predictions and to use their reasoning skills to determine what comes next in a sequence. This activity can also help children develop their memory and concentration skills, which are important for problem-solving and decision-making.
Both memory and attention can be improved with practice and training. My son was diagnosed with ADHD, but thanks to my background and knowledge about the condition, I was able to start working with him on important skills like attention and discrimination from an early age. I used positive reinforcement to encourage him and stimulate his development. By the time he reached grade 5, he had made significant progress, and we transferred him to a new school where they were amazed at his improvements. They were even willing to throw away the diagnosis of ADHD from his file, as they had no complaints about his behavior or academic performance. My experience showed me that working hard on developing these skills in children with ADHD, and providing positive reinforcement, can lead to significant improvements in their functioning and academic performance, even if the condition is not completely cured. It's important for parents and caregivers to be proactive in addressing their child's needs and seeking out the right interventions and support, as early intervention can make a big difference in managing symptoms and improving functioning.
Activities for logical reasoning - find the differences patterns
Activities for logical reasoning - patterns
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Motor skills activities such as coloring, cutting, tracing, and other fine motor activities are important for young children because they help to develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers. These activities can improve a child's hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and overall motor control, which are all essential skills for many tasks that they will encounter in school and in everyday life.
Coloring, for example, can help children develop fine motor control as they learn to grip the crayon or marker and make small, precise movements. It also helps with hand-eye coordination, as children learn to stay within the lines and match colors. This skill can be especially helpful for learning to write letters, as it requires similar fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
Cutting and tracing are other important activities that can help children develop their fine motor skills. Cutting requires precise hand movements, as children must hold the scissors correctly and make controlled cuts along a line. Tracing also requires precision and control, as children learn to follow a pattern or outline with a pencil or marker.
These activities can be a fun and engaging way to help children develop important fine motor skills that will be useful for a wide range of tasks, including writing, drawing, and other academic and everyday activities. Download and use them with your child ... you are helping him/her to support their development and prepare them for success in school and beyond.
Using tokens, food, or money as rewards can be an effective way to motivate children and reinforce positive behavior. These types of rewards can be especially useful for children with ADHD or other conditions that make it difficult for them to stay focused or motivated.
Tokens, for example, can be used to create a reward system where children can earn points or tokens for good behavior or completing tasks. These tokens can then be exchanged for rewards such as toys, games, or other items. This system can help to reinforce positive behavior and give children a tangible way to track their progress and success.
Food can also be used as a reward, although it's important to use this approach carefully and in moderation. Using food as a reward can help to motivate children, but it's important to choose healthy options and avoid using food as a way to comfort or console children.
Money is another potential reward that can be effective, particularly for older children. Providing children with an allowance or the opportunity to earn money for completing tasks or chores can help to teach them about money management and responsibility.
In my children's education, I used token and money as a frequent reward for completing tasks. My approach was effective in motivating my child and reinforcing positive behavior. We would often go shopping together to help them learn about money management, decision-making, and responsibility. While I understand that using money as a reward may not be appropriate for every family, I found that it was a useful tool in my children's education.
By using money as a reward, my children learned the value of money and how to manage it responsibly. I can see that my approach of recompensing my children with money has benefitted them in later life. They have developed strong money management skills and are able to make responsible financial decisions. They have also developed a strong work ethic and are motivated to achieve their goals.
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- Money management:
By earning and managing their own money, children can learn how to budget, save, and make responsible spending decisions. These skills are essential for financial stability and independence in later life.
- Goal-setting:
By setting goals for what they want to buy with their earned money, children can learn how to prioritize their wants and needs and work towards achieving their goals. This can help them develop a sense of purpose and motivation that can translate into other areas of their life.
- Responsibility:
By giving children the opportunity to earn and manage their own money, they can learn about responsibility and accountability. They can learn how to make choices and take ownership of their decisions, which can help them develop into responsible adults.
- Confidence:
Earning money and making their own spending decisions can help children feel confident and empowered. This can translate into other areas of their life, such as academics or social situations.
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Activities for fine motor skills - coloring
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These abstract concepts are ideas that are not tied to any specific physical objects or instances, and we may form them by abstracting common properties or characteristics from concrete examples. These general concepts (mental constructs) are important--they are helping us to develop our critical thinking, to use higher-order thinking skills, to make connections between different ideas, to think more deeply about a subject and so on. They have a positive impact in our cognitive development.
Here you may find some simple and some complex abstract concept e.g., half-whole, numbers, different, empty-full, empty, full, few-many, heap, horizon, skyline, unusual, vertical, horizontal, oblique, happy-sad, love, fear-anger, good-bad, right-wrong, big-small, heavy-light, fast-slow, hot-cold, wet-dry, loud-quiet, up-down, in-out, near-far, first-last, inside-outside, above-below, behind-in front of, on-under, courage, empathy, patience, creativity, gratitude ...
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