Age of Learning

7-8-9 months is a wonderful time for studying. At this age children start to consciously respond to the requests and remarks of the adults. It is a great time for exploring the world and developing the skill to study, which, I am sure, will definitely benefit the child in adult life.

I’ve noticed Maria is able to memorize lots and lots of information every day. We are looking through the book and I show her various animals, Sun, a boy, a girl, a house etc. painted in the book. Later I ask: “Sun.. Where is the Sun? ” and she shows it to me with her little fingers. Of course, if she is right I always praise her. If she is not, I show the thing myself. She seems to be fond of demonstrating her knowledge. I know, Glenn Doman does not approve testing of the child, but I see she likes it and I know that my efforts are not in vain.

We started with just 2 things on one page: a lion and a turtle. Now she can show me almost all things painted in the book. The “lesson” (if I may say so) is relatively short, we stop studying when she is still not tired.

Our studies are not limited by the book, we study the things surrounding us. Frankly, this learning was started by my parents who patiently were showing the things around and explaining their qualities. Now Maria has fun when studying all around.