Children Learn Best by Observing

Babies and toddlers learn by observing adults, even when those adults aren't intentionally trying to teach them anything. For example, you're bound to catch your child pretending to talk on the phone, using any object she has at her disposal. Your child is learning how things work and what to do with them just by observing you. You must be careful, however, because kids at this age are also incredibly good at imitating behaviours you don't want them to, such as cussing or throwing things when you're angry.

Children appreciate their parents without judging them because they are the role models. Children have an ability to learn more by observing others doing any kind of work. Children have brain like a plain paper. They learn good or bad from what they watch around them. First, they watch their family members, how they communicate with each other, their lifestyle, and way of living. They get same impression because they spend most of their time with them. They copy the information which is the most characteristic of humans.

Psychologically the children are into the phase of sensitive learning, they rapidly copy the behavior of their parents which is imprinted on their minds. Sometimes the learning is the result of an event which is recorded in their memory and by observation and repetition becomes a part of their habits. Along with the children's growth, adults will influence them much more, such as logical thinking, making decision, cooperation with others, etc.. The behavior of adults can give children both good and bad influence. Adults behavior is the most effective education method to let them observe the whole process of how to deal with the problems. The children will learn from you naturally.

Preschool is a time of great strides in development for most kids. As they head off to school, even if it's just a few hours per week, they have an increased opportunity to pick up on new things. Preschool gives kids the chance to see other kids in action, which provides many instances for imitation. Another example of imitation-prone behaviors are those involving eating habits. children learn how to eat based on the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the adults they spend time with. That includes both what to eat and how to eat it. Parents who routinely eat a variety of healthy foods help teach their kids to make the same choices. On the other hand, watching their adult caregivers eat junk food or fast food instills that pattern of eating in the child.

Few suggestions for inculcating positive behaviours in your preschooler.

• Read often and let your child see you doing so, which makes reading a healthy and normal part of everyday life.
• Use polite words and speak in appropriate tone of voice to those around you.
• Let your child see you doing the chores he/she's expected to do, such as keeping plate after a meal or putting shoes away when they return home.
• Explain the consequences when you make a mistake so your child sees the results of negative behaviours.
• Appreciate them when they have behaved well and also make them aware when and where their behaviour was not appropriate.

Obviously, no one is perfect and there are bound to be times when you slip up and make a mistake. The best way to mold your child's behaviour is to show him how to act, when you do make a mistake, model the proper way of making amends so your child learns how to fix his own mistakes now and as he gets older. It's not easy to be on your best behavior at all times, but by doing your best most of the time, your child learns how to act in the world around him/her.

 In conclusion, I would say that it is true that children learn best by observing the behaviour of adults and they try to imitate it. So adults watch your behaviour and try to become a good influence and example for the children.