Isn’t it surprising that your toddler at the mere age of 3
years can make drawings and sketches that are lovely? Haven’t you been amazed
by the fact how your little one picks up tunes of songs quite quickly and hums
them in the perfect manner? Well, these are just few examples of talents in
kids. It has been said over and over again that every kid is blessed with a
special talent. Sometimes the talents are visible clearly and sometimes they
are hidden as they do not get the right exposure. It is duty of parents,
teachers, friends and close associates to find out the talent and encourage the
same in the best way possible.
Trying to track the
likes and preferences of the kid
A kid has his own world. To understand his preferences and
likings, you have to make an entry into their world without disturbing them.
Observe your kid carefully particularly in his free time. Try and understand
what he likes ding during that time. While some kids might like to sit with
their drawing books and color pencils, some might play with the mini piano that
you gifted him on his birthday. Some kids show interest in making designs and
patterns with colored papers, while some like to listen to songs or dance. Keeping
a close observation on the activities of the kid will help you in knowing his
areas of interest clearly. Also, a kid might have interest in more than one
activity at times.
Assistance of parents
very important in talent buildup
Once you identify the talent of your kid, it is your time to
encourage the little one so that he can follow his passions freely. When kids
get the right assistance from their parents their confidence levels increase
and they follow the interests happily. For instance, when your kid sits to draw
with his color pencils, you can also sit with him and draw and color something.
Just notice the happiness on the kid’s face. Also arrange a mock competition
and keep a prize for the winner (of course your kid gets it!). Encouraging your
kid for his talent will boost his confidence greatly and will provide him the
zeal of doing things in a better manner. Make attempts to let your kid know
that you are always there to support his talent.
Guiding them to move
in correct direction with proper training or formal classes
With proper guidance, talents in kids can be taken to a new
level altogether. It might not always be possible for the parents to guide the
children in correct direction. In such cases, parents should arrange for
offering proper training to the kid in the field he is interested in. Admitting
the kid for some formal classes will help in honing his skills greatly. It has
been seen that with little polishing and training, the talent of the kid
spreads its wings excellently and the whole world comes to know of it. Talents of
such kids can be easily seen in the various reality shows that are aired on
various television channels all throughout the world.
Apart from parents, teachers also play a pivotal role in
identifying the talents in a kid. It is the duty of the teacher to inform the
parents about the talent and also encourage the kid at the same time. Many
hidden talents can be explored in this manner.
Content Courtesy: Jetset
Kids London
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