Lifelong learning is a mentality that is crucial not only for adults but also for children. This attitude helps them to be open to new knowledge, to constantly develop and to successfully adapt to the changing world. 

Why is lifelong learning important for children?

• Adaptability: Children learn how to adapt to changing circumstances, be it technological innovations or social changes.
• Mental freshness: Continuous training of the brain helps to maintain mental freshness, promoting creative thinking and problem solving.
• Personal development: Learning new knowledge and skills increases self-confidence and personal satisfaction, fostering the desire for independent learning.
• Social relationships: New knowledge and skills acquired during learning give children the opportunity to meet new people and enrich their social network.
• Future success: Continuous learning lays the foundation for children’s future success, increasing their competitiveness on the labor market.

10 main steps of developing a learner mentality

• Encourage curiosity: Encourage children to ask questions and search for new information. Always answer your questions with patience and enthusiasm.
  • Example : “Why is the sky blue? Let’s find the answer together!”
• Books and reading: Get them used to reading and provide a variety of reading material. Reading develops vocabulary and general literacy.
  • Example : “Let’s read a new book together every month.”
• Experimentation and creativity: Allow children to try new things and experiment. Creative activities stimulate the desire to learn.
  • Example : “Let’s try this interesting science experiment at home.”
• Setting a positive example: Let’s set an example with our own learning habits. If the children see that we are constantly learning, they will follow our example.
  • Example : “I’m going to try a new recipe for dinner tonight. Can you help me?”
• Student communities: Join communities or clubs where children can meet peers with similar interests.
  • Example : “Let’s go to the local library for the children’s reading club.”
• Use of technological tools: Use educational applications and online learning platforms so that children can easily access new knowledge.
  • Example : “Let’s watch this interesting tutorial video together on the Internet.”
• Goal: Help children define their learning goals and support them in achieving them.
  • Example : “What if we set a goal to learn a new word every day?”
• Shared learning: Engage in learning activities together to support each other and grow together.
  • Example : “Let’s have a family game night where everyone can learn something new.”
• Self-reflection and feedback: Encourage children to think about what they have learned and how they can apply it to their everyday lives.
  • Example : “Tell me what you learned at school today and how you could use it?”
• Reward and recognition: Recognize and reward children’s efforts and achievements to motivate them to continue learning.
  • Example : “You were really good at learning this new thing. How about we go out for ice cream to celebrate?”

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