Learning to tie a knot

Thanks for the compliment. Actually I do not know when a child learns to tie a knot, I just try to teach him to do something when he is interested to learn or when he asked me. But I do not force to teach him something that he doesn't want to, because I believe when there is time to do or learn something new, just wait for the time to come, and I believe it's different for individual child too. But I am always excited when my son learnt something new, it gave me a feeling that he is growing up.

They can learn very quickly when they are ready. They let you know when they are ready to learn.

hi savvypat, I always have the doubt if I'm teaching him something when he is too young. I don't like to force or push him to learn something, but sometimes when he asked me, I think I shouldn't stop him from learning. I am learning Waldorf education now, and it recommends children to start academic subjects at age 6 or 7 (after the first tooth fell off), I do agree with this. But when my son kept asking me how to read the alphabets, the numbers, and now the words, sometimes he wants to learn to write, I really don't know if I should stop or just teach him whatever he wants to learn. I am thinking, when he is interested, then he will ask, and if he is ready, then he can learn it. If he is not ready yet, even if I teach him, he won't be able to pick it up. I just hope I won't spoil him from teaching him something too early. I am looking for more activities for him to play and have fun too, he enjoys doing things with his hands.

Thanks for the compliment. I always think kids are generally curious and like to learn, especially when I look at how my son grows. There are a lot of things which I did not intend to teach, and he wanted to learn and asked me to teach him, like learning alphabets, numbers, sewing, cleaning, etc. For him, these are all playing, which I think is good for him, and for me too. I am very happy to be able to stay at home with him, so I get a chance to witness all these. These will certainly be good memories for me, especially when I am old.

hi Hatley, thanks! I'd love if he will want to be a boy scout when he grows up. He will get to learn a lot and have fun too. I do believe kids should always play and work with their hands, and this makes them happy too!

hi James, I believe all kids are creative and willing to learn, especially when they are encouraged to. My son likes to ask questions and explores, all the time.

hi, thanks for your suggestions. I don't know all these knots, but I'll surely go and learn, so I can teach my son. It's a fun thing to do!