According to a survey, parents based in the UAE have higher educational aspirations for their children compared to parents from other countries. Along with other disciplines Parents aspire for their children to succeed in numerous scientific fields in life such as medicine, engineering, and computer sciences.

 As your child grows up and is exposed to multiple disciplines, they may like some more than the others. Where some children feel inclined towards math’s, others may be inclined towards science.

Schools can do a great job when it comes to raising your children to love science, Some of the best American curriculum schools in Sharjah provide children with ample practical learning opportunities that not only teach them what science is but also create an avid learner with a thirst for scientific knowledge. 

Tips to wake up the science lover in your child

Here are a few things parents can do to encourage the love for science in your child:

Make it routine

Firstly it's essential that science be made an important part of your routine activities.  Plan a trip to the museum or to a botanical garden or another science center to encourage your children to learn the science behind things.

Take a trip to the library and encourage them to read books about science and inventions. To make it interesting for them, list a few questions for them, and once they're done ask them those questions to encourage learning in them. Explain to them things they couldn't understand.

Get them a science kit

Kids are naturally fascinated by science and tools, and equipment can help them stay connected to it. Help them create a science kit by selecting a few scientific tools that they might find interesting.

Include equipment like a magnifying glass, mirrors magnets and measuring tapes, etc. Using these tools while playing allows encourages them to learn more and teaches them to use them.

Allow your child to explore the scientific domain using these tools. Although they may need supervision when using some scientific tools, it's important to let them explore wherever possible.

Children have an inquisitive nature, so its okay to let them explore and learn things on their own. Allowing children to explore builds excitement towards experiments and also encourages curiosity- the two qualities you need in scientists.

 Make learning a cyclic activity

The science curve is all about  Experimenting-learning-implementing, so its essential to follow through with this cycle.

When working with your children its important to perform the activity with the kids, Once you do, discuss with them what you did. Once they get the hang of what's being taught,  let them redo the activity on their own under your supervision of course.

By allowing children to redo the activity, you're giving your child a chance to understand and re-experience the activity. For example,  adding slat to water an mixing dissolves the salt. Explain to your child why that happens and then encourage them to repeat the experiment.

Allow some scientific entertainment

Children spend a lot of time on their tablets and handheld devices. But it doesn’t always have to be bad. Encourage them to play games that are all about science. Encourage them to watch TV shows that have a scientific element in them.  Including sciences in their everyday routines allows them to stay connected to the scientific perspective of things.

Encourage them to science-related extracurricular

It's always a good idea to encourage your children to participate in curricular and extracurricular activities that keep them connected to science. Participation in science fairs and exhibitions can also help them confidence in their abilities, encouraging them to do better. 

Read : Tips to prepare your child for  Science fair to help your child prepare for their next science fair.

Take away

As a parent, you're probably doing a lot to encourage the scientist in your child to appear. No matter how much you may be doing, formal scientific knowledge remains essential in helping your kids gain an understanding of science.

Some of the best American curriculum schools in Sharjah acknowledge the efforts parents put into their child’s learning. The sound curriculum teaching methodologies ensure that your child not only experiences science but also works with teachers to learn and implement the learning.

If you want your child to follow in the footsteps of Einstein and Newton, implement the tips mentioned above an enroll them in a school that is willing to work with your child to become the scientist that they were meant to become!