The Effect of Repetition
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We have been reading ... and reading ... lots of write ups on childcare and the way babies learn. If you are like us, so "kaisu" and enthusiastic about your baby's development and progress, you may have discovered that there are quite a lot of articles out there that has the "Repetition" words appearing, when it comes to the way babies learn.
We have discovered that this is indeed very true and relevant. Juz like the video clip we have captured of little Beatrice..
Larry has been simulating the actions of tossing the color rings into the cone holder with Beatrice about a month ago. He will demonstrate to Beatrice how to put the rings in the cone every weekend during playtime. Not in sequence and sizes though (we think it is too "Qim" for her). The consistent repetition has indeed made Beatrice realize that she has to toss the rings into the cone. And that Daddy and Mommy will reward her good job with applauds and praises. She has made good progress and its definitely Larry's effort in helping her with the achievement! Good job Daddy!!.
Well, we are not trying to say that Beatrice is a super baby. But rather, to prove that the effect of repetition really really works! For parents who bring their babies to Sxxxx method when they are 0 age, or for those parents who adopt the G.D. teaching method of flashing cards, these maybe purely a form teaching through consistent repetitions. I have read articles that say babies love to learn, and they love repetitions. As they learn, they will organize their memories to differentiate about things and then register the experiences. And do you know that babies have super memories! My baby is a good example!.
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I have been playing this fingers game with Beatrice for a month now. And this game is to help to bring about her sensory awareness. Well, guess what! I was so surprised one evening when she laid on my shoulder, showing me that she mimic how the cow sleep. I was so amazed! And I must say that repetition really really works! So for parents who want to save so money on those course, you may wanna try to repeatedly read a book, play a game or do something with your little tots. And soon without your knowing, your little tots has learnt! And you will be amazed with the effort put in! So, have fun and enjoy the learning experience your little tots will share! Repeat ... Repeat ... Repeat ... and share your experience and findings with me!
2 Comments:
very true! After reading to Nat a couple of times before she go to bed, now she will insist that we must read to her before we even prompt her to. And she must always read the same book.. she want us to read in the morning when she wakes up and before she sleep at nite. If we tell her story, she'll want us to tell her the same story over and over and over again.
In her weekend sch, the teachers also make sure the songs the sing and the class sequence is the same every week, except for the alphabet of the day, which changes every week. Nat will remember and can recognise the songs when i sing to her and she'll be so happy that she is able to follow me reciting the phonics with the actions.
:) It's indeed great fun to watch ur kid learn. They grow up fast too..and they can learn fast if nrutured in the right environment.
Hey Rachel! I read that Nat Nat is attending classes @ GUG! Must be fun and I am sure she loves it :D
In fact, I really appreciate that God have given me the opportunity to be a mom. Watching B3 grow and learn makes me realise that we are actually born with such magnificent innate abilities!
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