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Toddlers : Learning through Sensorial Experiences
31 July 20136 Comments
I have nothing against gadgets like iPads and iPhones.
We have them, and we use them ourselves.
I guess the question is more about, are our children exposed to these too much that they’re actually missing out on ‘real experiences’ that they’re supposed to have more of?
Holding onto crayons.
Making actual colourful strokes.
Feeling the paper surface.
Getting smudges on little fingers.
All are sensorial experiences that drawing on an iPad and other gadgets can never offer, however engaging they are … yes?
Let’s not take such real experiences away from little ones.
(Even if it means we need to go against the ‘norm’ that today’s digital world offers)
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I totally understand what you mean. It’s sad when I see little kids’ eyes glued to the ipad when they are at the foodcourt. They become restless once there’s no music / entertainment.
What happen to good old reading? I hope kids will still enjoy the joy of reading. Either picking up a good book at NLB or online book stores http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/?a_aid=lovepixella
Yes, that’s exactly what often happens nowadays, ie. Kids cannot overcome ‘boredom’, ie. doing zero activity is ‘boredom’ for them, and they get restless and cranky and pleading for gadgets to get them occupied.
It’s so easy for us all (what more, children) to be addicted. I need to consciously remind myself too on this.
I think the real problem is lack of balance. You have to admit that lugging one gadget around is much easier than carrying crayons, books, toys… I know that some parents also worry that if they don’t get their kids fluent in the digitized world they might get left behind. My problem is that there seems to be too much emphasis on gadgets. leaving the sensory experiences forgotten by the wayside. It’s kind of like the who kids spend all day in front of a computer and never learn the joys of playing outdoors. Sure, they may be developing skills that may someday net them a job, but they’re sacrificing important life experiences in order to do so. Nothing is all bad in moderation. Balance is the key.
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Yes, totally agree with you. Balance is the key.
(Although, I still think that introducing gadgets such as ipads to little toddlers – ie. Routine exposure – will do more bad than good for them)
I agree with you! Holding crayons, physical books, real toys surpass gadgets hands down. I try not to let my kids play too much gadgets, and I frown upon e-books for children too.
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True, nothing beats turning those pages over, especially for little children …
Thanks for sharing =D