(1) In dealing with numbers, a child is often unable to see why there should be so much accuracy and how it matters. Show a ten year old some of your accounts and explain how an error in subtraction or addition could create problems for you. Or take your child shopping. Let him see how buying a bigger packet is more economical than buying four small packets of the same product when you need a large quantity anyway. You can ask your child to check which advertisement offer on television is the most attractive make him aware that numbers are an important dimension of everyday life.
(2) For language comprehension, always speak clearly and effectively to a child from infancy. Avoid using babyish words and incorrect grammar. When a child asks for the meaning of a word, train him to use a dictionary. This way he will learn to use words correctly instead of carelessly.
(3) At the dinner table talk about matters in which the child is interested. Praise him for his successes and share his anxieties or troubles. Talk to him about family affairs. The main idea is to encourage the child to talk freely.
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