How to increase cognitive abilities in kindergarten kids

Cognition

Cognition is the mental process of acquiring knowledge-generating response based on it. Some years ago, our children were dependent solely on us for their cognitive development in early childhood. It is extremely important to increase cognitive  abilities in kindergarten kids.

Technological advancements such as iPad and tablets unlock a whole different world for our kids, Hence we at Holiday educationist ensure your child uses it hone their abilities.

TV, video games, smartphones, tablets, and other digital gadgets are brilliant opportunities for kids to experience and use their senses to develop their cognitive skills.

Television & Cognitive Abilities

TV is a powerful tool to develop cognition in children yet it has its downsides of excessive information that create confusion. Moreover, the child starts to ignore potentially important things even in real life. Some specifically designed programs for kids however play a vital role in cognitive skills development. “Baby Einstein” and many other similar companies are offering a series of videos that increase cognitive abilities in kindergarten kids

Computer Games and Cognitive Process

Games have a dramatic effect on cognition development in kids, Hence, kids who play games in their childhood, develop better reasoning, quick reflexes as compared to the kids who are not provided such opportunity. There are plenty of free games available on Miniclip and Sesame Street. Guide your children by making bookmarks and shortcuts of their favorite game and let the children explore by themselves. You’ll be surprised to know how quickly they learn.

Smart devices / Tablets and Cognition

There are millions of apps available that are a great source of cognitive skills development. Apps that are specifically designed for kids’ mental development in all areas of the brain.

Children grasp information about colors, shapes, words, sounds and various other information long before they start to speak, Therefore, Flashcards apps are a great way to memorize these things by the way of spaced learning. The cards with simple information are presented repeatedly and imprint on the kids’ brain, hence, kids associate things with shapes and recall them subconsciously.

   
There are many interactive apps that are fun ways to learn by experience thus help kids in developing decision-making abilities.

A great way to increase cognitive abilities is to experience the physical senses.

Adventures & Cognitive Process

Adventures bring thrill that provokes senses in all direction thus making new connections in their brains, igniting the thought process and sharpen reflexes

There are unlimited ways to experience adventures.

• From visiting a park
• Playing Frisbee
• Riding a bike

Swimming and the list go on.

These adventures not only activates neurons to build newer connection and increase their cognitive abilities but also makes the kid physically strong thus immune to diseases.

Challenges and Tests & Cognitive Abilities

Since the very early childhood, kids face challenges. From grabbing items to developing extremely fine motor skills. Over time, kids experience comfort and lounging for too long, thus, slowing down their cognitive abilities.

• Raise your hand and ask your kid to jump to high five.
• Ask your kid to open the lid of any jar or cap of a bottle
• Jump from a small height (as per your kid’s age)

All such small tasks keep your kids active, therefore, help developing control and coordination which are vital parts of cognitive skills.

Music and Cognition

Your brain is a muscle. When you give it more challenging exercises, you’re strengthening your brain’s abilities to learn and grow. Now add some music to the mix.

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout.

Playing any musical instrument is a great way to provoke the cognitive process. Music stimulates a healthy brain activity and helps the brain to build new connections.

Story Books and Drama

There are many ways to provoke the emotional strings through storybooks and drama.

Storybooks and drama tend to bring the kid in a fantasy world for some time that stimulates intuition that gives rise to discoveries and inventions.

Cognitive skills development is a continuous process and It doesn’t rely on any single specific method. However, these methods will surely help to develop cognitive skills in your kids make them intelligent, keen and observant.

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