Whenever a child has a problem with studying, it is the parent who should take an objective. There are several ways of teaching a child how to study a lesson. The first would be on a one on one approach to the child. This approach is common to almost all children. Whenever a child feels weary on his subject and feels insecure, a parent is always the best solution to the problem. Here, the parent can monitor, update, and even ask questions on the child’s learning. He/she then can update the child on what the subject is all about. Do pay attention to the little details the child might have missed out if one is helping to revise their work. Prompt them further to see if they can remember else probe deeper to see if that is one of the topic or detail they do not understand.
Having said that due to the busy schedules of Singapore parents, it will be good to hire a tutor who is capable to mentor and guide the child. Most of the time, it is due to the lack of understanding that the child loses his interest in his studies.
There are several ways of teaching a child to study well in school. One is to teach him/her how to choose the time for study. Here, you have to encourage him/her to study well before he/she can play. There are several ways of discouraging a child from his/her study. And mind you, this is bad for the child.
Here are a few mindful tips for studying with a child. Consider the place for studying. Make sure that the place is clean and without animals, or anything that can disrupt the learning. Make sure that the lighting is perfect. This means that the lighting is not that bright and that the light is focused on the table of the student. The student must be able to move around the room. The room should be conveniently windowed or at least a single window is in the room. If the room is not air-conditioned, place an electric fan in it. Provide convenience to the child whenever the child studies. You could read about our 5 tips for a conducive study room at home.There should be no disturbance to the child. This means no phones, no music, no sound or anything that can distract the child’s studies.
It will be good to have light snacks ready for the student to fight off the hungry monster. A healthy sandwich, nuts, and a fruit juice could be the option. A hungry student seldom can focus the task on hand. There are several ways of how to encourage a child to study. The above mentioned are the most common way of helping a child. We can also sing the right praises as a form of encouragement. Others may not agree on the entire set as each child is unique and individual in their own way. It will take time before they find their study habits, be with them on their journey to learning about the universe.