How to Increase Your Child's Intelligence
When parents itemize many of the gifts they wish to bestow upon their children, increasing intelligence ranks near the top of the list -- and with good reason. Intelligence includes thinking skills such as learning, comprehension, problem-solving, logic and memory. It̵7;s probable that your child may achieve her goals without qualifying as the smartest kid in the classroom, but it̵7;s also likely that the goals will be achieved more easily with increased intelligence. The good news is that you don̵7;t need lengthy academic training, an expensive educational consultant or even good fortune to enhance your child̵7;s intellectual development and to help actualize her intellectual potential.
Instructions
Nurture one of your child̵7;s favorite activities ̵1; play. That̵7;s right, play. Regardless of the child̵7;s age, play helps children to make sense of their world, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. When your child plays, she builds memory and oral language skills, as well as self-regulation skills crucial for achievement in school. Talk with your child and engage her in discussions about what happens in her daily environment. Actively listen to how your child responds, and offer questions that require a thoughtful response. For example, if your child observed ducks on a pond, ask her what a duck̵7;s family might be like or if she thinks the ducks enjoy visiting other ponds. Encourage your child̵7;s critical thinking skills. Critical thinking requires more than memory; critical thinking requires the learner to utilize logic in solving problems. For example, an activity that requires a child to identify which shapes are different, or don̵7;t belong with the others, could be enhanced by asking the child to explain how the shapes differ. Or, provide red and blue paints, and ask your child to paint the grapes purple. Model that making mistakes and not knowing the answer to every life dilemma is OK by demonstrating persistence and calm when you encounter a problem. For example, if you fail to adjust the time on your vehicle̵7;s clock, say, ̶0;I couldn̵7;t figure out how to reset our clock without the instructions in our car̵7;s manual. I will read the instructions and try again.̶1; When your child exhibits frustration in response to a challenge, encourage her persistence by providing guidance, but not an easy solution, recommends Education.com in the article ̶0;Promoting School-Age Children̵7;s Cognitive Development.̶1;
