My kid hates learning

When our kids resist (or downright reject) learning from us, it can be incredibly frustrating. I have 5 tips that will move you from frustration to your child's #1 teacher.

These tips will help you teach your child ANYTHING new, but if teaching your little one to read is your goal; check out the rest of my resources!

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Video Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Tip 1 - Interesting lessons
02:46 Tip 2 - Routine
04:32 Tip 3 - Teaching well
07:40 Tip 4 - Behavior
10:42 Tip 5 - Screens
13:46 Takeaways

[sandramason]

Again, you have "hit the nail on the head" 100%. Well done for saying it like it is. Some parents find it difficult to know what to do with their little ones when they are very strong willed and need some guidance. You will not crush your child's emotional intelligence by not letting them get into negative behaviours.

[nancylyles]

This is THE most important video about not only teaching children to read, but GOES FAR beyond into teaching parents about disciplining their own children!!! A must viideo for all those who give their children screens at a much too early stage of their life! Thank you! It should be showed to parents at all preschool meetings.

[limiwa]

Love this! Thanks for the tips. When I decided to teach my 3 year old son his letter sounds I set up opportunities for learning throughout the house: magnetic letters on the fridge, foam letters in the bath tub, games/puzzles in the living room, flashcards on the table, electronic toys that say the letter sound for car rides. I thought I would just focus on a few letters at a time, but I ended up following his lead, no pressure. In just a couple weeks he had learned all the sounds. I would play games like "swat the sound" to get a better idea of what he knew. I was surprised that other than maybe 3 or 4 sounds he had them all down.

As he gets older I'll definitely move into a more structured routine. For now, it's working and I'm impressed with how quickly he's picked it up.

[MagretYankey]

I am in tears. All these years I wasn't doing things right. My boy is 2yrs 10 months old but I think this lesson can help me help him. Thanks a lot

[shannonlancaster]

There is not a moment of this video that isn't worth watching. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for not sugar coating anything.

[JessicaTothASL]

A much needed gut punch as I’m struggling with a few of these points. Thanks for the reminder!

[vivibelswoopy]

You’re amazing!!! Thanks for your tips. As a homeschool mom I’m going to be using more fun activities.

[Thesisterstaciess]

The work is worth the reward. Thank you!

[RatedBamaTV]

I found your channel 2 days ago. No disappointment! I love it!!!

[nakkuracheal]

Watching from Germany and am so impressed with your teaching

[shez]

Step 4 reminded me of advice from a well known child and family psychologist who says that one very vital skill parents need is the ability to be comfortable with their child SOMETIMES being uncomfortable.

[TheScg]

This is sound information. Thank you Spencer for making this simple, clear and straight up for me to give my child the gift of confidence of their true competence.

[JoyEkpata]

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on child's learning. Thank you Spencer.

[melissadavis]

Calling it like it is was what I needed to hear thank you sir 🙏🙌❤
My daughter is doing fantastic with reading and other schoolwork but I feel like in other aspects of the day she could learn to hear "no" more and follow up with my threats more often.
Also with the screen time, yesss! She gets very inconsistent rules with screen time unfortunately we aren't the best with following our own rule. It's terrible on us. She doesn't get a lot of screen time (maybe around 2-4 hours to watch a movie or 2) it's usually at the end of the day with dad if he's had a long work day while I go to work.
Also, as I mentioned before on another video, she does really well with the Reading Eggs app and I think it helps that it's not so fast paced... it's pretty slowed down and she sometimes gets annoying with how they force her to listen lol
But I know we can take this advice and change up some things.

[NovasYouTubeName]

Thank you for your straight up honesty, reality check, and fantastic instruction for us instructors. In my 9th year of homeschooling my kids and this is super helpful. (I’m always learning better ways to do what I do!)

[lowiep.]

Amazing!! Simple yet brilliant advice! Changing the world one child at a time. ❤

[WeepyMusic]

My son who is gifted and already knows a lot said the reason why a certain teacher was his favorite (I asked him out of all teachers he’s ever had which one is favorite). was because every single day he learned something from her. Kids WANT to learn. They like teachers who push them and expect a lot. It’s more rewarding for them than a lazy teacher and a lazy classroom.

[carenlzarate]

My daughter with moderate Autism struggles alot with trying to read, doesn't like writing, I want her to understand she needs this skills, she obviously doesn't know how important this is for her life..

[JustaCuriousity]

12:37 its so true. Im trying to get rid of tablets now. If my kid wants yo watch youtube on tv or tablet, i ll bring him out for a walk or anything he wants except screen. Thank you for reminding.

[lakeviagoode-barber]

I need this video, we're about to start the Homeschool year off and I'm almost dreading it. This video has given me a much better understanding of what I'm doing wrong, but also how to correct it. Thank you!