There is a perception in most of the parents that there are certain kids who are creative while others are not. However, Gamion begs to differ on this notion. As a matter of fact just like other skills, children can be inspired and their creative learning skills can be enhanced. Picasso once said that "every child is an artist." What we need to understand is that everyone has his/her own choice of colors and imagination. We believe that if children have to become a stellar student, then the horizon of education and learning has to be expanded and moved out from classroom teaching to a more interactive and open environment. Here is how Gamion introduces various skill sets in children by using technology and making learning a fun-filled experience.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.Pablo Picasso
Encourage play-based learning
Children love to play. They are filled with high energy and if this energy is channeled in the right direction, we can make learning fun and motivate them. At Gamion we have specially designed a lesson that aims at introducing basic computer science to children that allow them to freely create what interest them most. This not only feeds the necessary information but also makes children put on their creative hats.
Break down learning into smaller, coordinated pieces
Introducing too many information at the same time can become boring monotonous and cumbersome for children which has no impact on their interest. In order to keep children engaged in the learning process, it is important that information is fed in bits and pieces. Using these method children can easily absorb and understand what they are being taught.
Create a safe environment for learning
The learning environment of children has to be a place which is free from all the worries and is filled with a joyous ambiance. This positively impacts the mind of children. A child with a positive mind has a better learning capacity.
Foster nurturing relationship
Learning is not only about intellect and academic performance, rather it's about the overall development of children. Gamion suggests and believes in developing the social skills in children. With us, your child learns the art of relationship building which helps in establishing a good relation with his/her peer and society.
Allow time to focus
The learning curve of every child is different while some respond to it quickly others take time. Give them time to comprehend and learn. Gamion believes that patience is the key while making children learn.
Foster in reflective and analytical thinking
Today the education for children needs to be more application oriented, children should not be told what to do but should be taught how to apply the learning they gain in their academic life. Focusing on reflective and analytical thinking becomes an integral part of education. When children are taught to analyse a situation from a very nascent stage then their mind develops in a similar manner. This simultaneously encourages them to put on their analytical hats on while they learn.
Offer appropriate praise
Appreciation is the best way to encourage your child. Compliment your child even on small developments, this boosts his/her moral and motivates him/her to perform better.
Guide a child’s discovery of topics
Children are very inquisitive and filled with curiosity. Creating games help children learn new skills and gain knowledge, it also helps them decipher new things around them.
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Help kids take advantage of their personality and strengths
Every child has his/her own areas of strength. It's very important to introduce them to their area of strength and make them use it in the right direction. Here comes the role of the parent and teachers. Helping children understand their strength areas motivate them encourages them to outshine.
Provide appropriate challenges
Life is full of challenges, it's very important children must be taught to see challenges as an opportunity. This not only makes them strong but also, prepares them to face the competition and challenges. Depending on the age of the child, he/she must be introduced to a different set of challenges and asked to overcome. This helps in inculcating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Offer engaged caregiving
Encouragement is the best way to motivate children. They should feel love and care, this creates a positive environment and encourages them to perform well and think out of the box.
Provide clear learning objective targeting explicit skills
While we educate our children it becomes important that the learning should be goal oriented. They should be clear what they are being taught and what they have gained out of it. At Gamion, we provide an encouraging environment where children learn skills like problem solving, decision making, creative thinking while they create games. Each program is different and has a different learning objective.
Use a hands-on approach
There is no substitute for practical learning. The best way to enhance and boost creative learning in children is by introducing them to a real-life situation and asking them to find out the solutions. This helps in honing the creative learning skills in children.
Gamion is a summation of all the aforementioned points
Our game and learning structure has been designed and architected in a manner that helps children enhance their creative learning skills. Moreover, it helps in motivating them and inspiring them for out of the box thinking approach.