Education at an Early Age

Early foundation for learning is important as thegood.
brain develops rapidly at a child's early stage ofChildren go through developmental stages. I
life. In scientific terms, the brain is still active withbelieve that children should be allowed to develop
many neurons being multiply until the age of 3.naturally according to their developmental stage.
Education should begin at infancy and continueFor example babies should be given as much time
throughout life. A child's potential and hisas possible to crawl at their early stage of
intelligence will come to light during the process ofdevelopment. Crawling will aid in the process of
his journey in education.their brain developments. Putting a child in a
Learning through playing is always be the rightwalker will deprive him of this benefit.
approach in early childhood education. To get theEnvironment plays a part as well in the children's
best of their learning experience, let children learneducation. I learnt that a conducive environment
through their playing as this is the time when theywill help in the progress of his learning. When a
are able to explore around their world, discoverchild feels warm and secure then it is much easier
new interests and promote interaction amongfor parents to reach out to him and at the end
their peers.he is able to grasp whatever learning is being
It is not recommended that children should beintroduced to him.
force to learning when they are not ready. In factI believe that in giving a child freedom of learning,
we should allow children to grow naturally andthe child will be more motivated to learn in areas
learn at their own pace as this would bring goodof his interest which towards the end he will excel
benefits and positive results to their growthsuccessfully. As a parent, it is necessary to
developments. What we could do is givingalways provide guidance, encouragement and
encouragement and choices in the the process ofexposure to the child in areas that of beneficial to
their learning. Forcing a child to learn somethinghim.
that he is not ready yet will bring more harm than