“As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery… Keep Ithaka always in your mind. Arriving there is what you’re destined for. But don’t hurry the journey at all. Better if it lasts for years, so you’re old by the time you reach the island, wealthy with all you’ve gained on the way”
Excerpts from C. P. Cavafy’s poem – Ithaka
The extract from the poem written keeping Odysseus in mind could be a true reflection of life. As we envision our life goals, there is a lot we tend to learn in our quest to realize those goals. More than the destination, it is our learning journey that helps us to grow.
For kids, it’s no different. It’s not just the learning but the way the child learns that makes all the difference. His learning journey, of course, is more crucial than the final destination.
Think about the different ways a young child would learn about simple concepts of math, say addition. How do you think he would get to the fact that 1+2=3?
- Does he hear it once and then remember?
- Does he see it somewhere and practice the same by writing?
- Do we help him in knowing and cramming the answers?
- Does he begin with the concept of counting first, master that concept at his pace, and then move on to learning addition and subtraction, make a few mistakes and learn from the same?
Each route mentioned here can lead to a different type of learner. Of course the last route would lead to the one who is wiser, confident and curious. Because his journey would be more enriching and fulfilling. At each step he is sure to gain something.
Young children find happiness in doing an activity and not just completing it. It’s not just the answers but the way they reach to the answers that excites them.
True learning occurs when children participate voluntarily in meaningful activities. All they need is the right tools that can engage them in the right way. Once that’s is done, their entire process of learning gets filled with enjoyment. Nothing brings more confidence in children than looking for the problems and arriving at its solution on their own.
Talking about journey, there is no single journey we undertake at a given point. We all have multiple journeys running at the same time, teaching us something unique and different. Similarly, children aren’t on one specific journey alone. There could be a point when a child is learning multiple things at the same time, say-
- Learning to read CVC words
- Getting familiarized with counting and numbers
- Starting to use both hands for holding objects
- Becoming aware of relation between the cause and effect
Every kid is unique in the manner they begin and move through these journeys. Learning is not a one time occurrence. It is something continuous and so learning even one single concept involves the child to go through multiple steps. Skola toys are designed keeping this logic in consideration. Every Skola journey, in a very organized manner, takes children through a series of experiences which are creatively challenging and which allow them to explore, discover and learn something new at every step. Each stage is expedited by playing with certain toys that allow children to challenge their abilities in a remarkable manner.
An example of a learning journey is:
Visit www.skola.toys to understand children’s learning journeys and view toys that facilitate incremental learning through fun and play.
Enable our future generations to play, explore and discover through “Learning Journeys designed as Play “
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Learning through fun always makes a deep impact. That’s the best way to engage the kids.
Indeed!
This is soo true kids like activities more n it last in their memories… Play and learning methods really help kids to understand things better
Absolutely!
It’s a great way of learning for kids.. These toys are very helpful for them
Yes, Indeed!
This a great way of introducing learning & play altogether. I am definitely going to introduce these to my baby girl someday. Hope it helps her explore, discover & learn ?
Surely. You must give this a try.
Nice and interesting way to introduce learning skills to young kids! Definitely a must try! I like that they have divided the toys as per the age, so makes it easier to buy!
Yes, they have a great collection too.
Totally agree that learning is a continuous process and every child has a different way of learning things. These toys look very helpful
Indeed!
It is important to make learning fun and practical for kids, that’s how they learn faster and remember it too for a long time! ? Love the way you have given example of toys for different ages. ?
Thanks 🙂
This is really an amazing trick to make our little one’s learn new things with the help of these toys and let them have fun along while learning new things!
Absolutely!
I really like how you’ve explained the stages of learning. And agree that Skola’s range of toys grow with your child, we love the versatility of the few we have from them.
That’s great 🙂
Its really great to read a happy and joyful journey of Skola. thanks for sharing
Thank you for stopping by!
Skola sounds like a very promising brand for early learning. I will give them a try for sure. Tired of all the transformers and car toys in the house ?
Yes, you must check! They have a great collection.
Humans learn only through trial n error..kids especially like doing things as oppose to listening to how it is done. Skola Toys, indeed has some creative ways of engaging kids.
Indeed!
That’s a very informative post. My baby is 7 and a half months old and has started enjoying his toys now. Will definitely have a look at skola toys
Yup! Do check. They have an amazing collection.
This is very true we should focus on more in the process than on the results love the Skola toys exclusive curated learning toys
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Skola Toys is making a radical change in how kids learn at home. Loved the information shared.
Thanks!
Truly said that a child learns best through practice. So glad we have companies like skola coming up with such educational aids for kids.. I wish we had these in our times.
Indeed, Companies like these is a boon in today’s age.
Amazing. Skola toys are fascinating for toddlers learning through play. Very informative post. Thanks for sharing.
Am glad you liked the post.
Learning and playing together is the best idea to teach kids. This way they learn fast and easily and the concepts will keep in mind for long
Yes, Indeed!
Learning & playing together is a great & easy way to remembering the learnings.. Nice post
Thanks!
I love brands like Skola who come up with such great ideas. Would definitely try this brand soon.
yes, they have an amazing collection of toys!
Such a great read. Learning is a continuous and life long process … And Learning with play is the best way to teach something and it makes teaching and learning process more interesting.
Totally!
Inculcating learning in a fun way is the best practice… so loved your post
Thanks:)
Loved the way you described about learning as a journey and getting kids to take part in any activity on their own will, this is so very important to keep their interest intact. We are looking to get some Skola toys and start our learning journey with these.
That’s great. Good luck 🙂
Fun activities are a must for child quick learning and well being too
Yup, Agree!
Each child is different and differnt in their abilities too…such activities makes it fun and easier for them to learn.. skola toys looks promising…loved the write up…
Thank you 🙂
These toys are safe and toxin free, good for infant and toddlers.
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You are right..children enjoy the activity more than the end result. Good to see Skola incorporating this philosophy in their toys too
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Its really thoughtful of them to introduce such amazing toys for kids .. Fun and learning together is the best combination
Absolutely!
Skola toys are every where. Read a lot of reviews about them. Surely checking them out soon.
yes, they are becoming a rage due to their wonderful collection.
You have covered crust of Slokas philosophy in a very detailed way ? I love their range too .. Made in India is a big bonus for me :)(
Indeed!
Such well thought out concept for toys.i am glad some company is making the right toys for kids
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Sloka toys look really promising! I can’t wait for my little one to be old enough to understand and play with toys
Yes, they have a wonderful collection.
I have been reading a lot about Skola toys and I am keen on getting one for my daughter.
Great. Do give them a try!
This is fun- play and learn. Kids learn the best through educational toys.
Great to hear that skola toys makes the journey of learning exciting. Also liked the simplicity of the way the post was writtern