2 1/2 year old son doesnt want to learn?

Question

My son is 2 1/2 but wont let me teach him anything like songs, abc's, 123's and shapes. Ive tried different activities, different books. He speaks well and understands what people are saying to him but he shows no interest in what I am trying to teach him. any advice?

I have tried the leap frog products. He also watches Nick Jr every morning or whro kids. but when i sit down to play learning games with him or read abook about abcs... he doesnt like it at all. All I wanted was some advice on how i could better teach him and catch his interest I was noy looking for criticism just some friendly advice

Answer 1

Have like 20 min each day that you guys do songs, abc's, etc... Once he gets into a routine of doing it, he will want to do it more. Good luck.

Answer 2

This is a touch age. Believe it or not- your son is learning a lot. I have 3 children and one on the way- each one is very different. My second one has always loved to learn (in the since that you are talking). My third one won't have it. She would rather be playing on her own terms.

The best thing that you can do is not to push it. He will learn it. Right now, he is learning how to talk, how to run, how things work, what happens when he does something with a toy or even drops a spoon, what birds do, how a leaf falls, and everything that we take for granted.

Maybe you can get him into a 2 year old nursery school program a couple days a week. Kids are funny- they seem to learn from everybody but their parents. Even there though, the teachers will focus more on the social aspects of school (play, listening, painting, etc.) rather then the ABC's. This doesn't usually come until 3 or sometimes 4.

Enjoy your little boy as he is and have fun with him because that is what is most important to him right now.

Answer 3

ok I would say dont push him my son is the same way by ag 18 months my daughter was singing abcs and could count to 10 now my son has no interest in it but he can do other things she couldnt at his age. I agree with somethings that have been said if he enjoys watching cartoons things like nick jr have taught my daughter spanish and sesame street taught her to count so maybe when they are on you should use those shows and help him odds are he already knows it and he will tell you about it when he is ready. Another idea is to go to a play group or a preschool like setting with kids her age my daughter now 3 is learning sign language while singing the abc's in her class it seems if other kids do it , it will be more fun. She quit allowing me to teach her at 2 1/2 she wanted to be indepentant so she started preschool this year for 3 year olds and she is learning all over again. Kids go through stages and they will be interested for a while and then they wont want anything to do with it my children hated to read until other kids at school said they like it now she wants to read every night. It is hard to say what will spark their interest but if songs dont do it then try something else my daughter loved to learn in the bath tub I would draw with soap crayons on the wall and she would tell me the letter or number that I drew or the picture. You just need to find his nitch if he likes a certain charater then maybe use that to your advantage like if he loves blues clues then maybe you should find the blues clues abcs or 123s that will help because after a hundred times watching it you cant help but know it. but dont worry he isnt behind he just has his way of doing things good luck I hope I had the best answer I need some pts please ty

Answer 4

Let him watch Dora, and some other nick jr shows, they helped my son, also try leap frog products, my son has the bus with the alphabet on it and he learned his alphabet when he was two, he could count to ten in english and spanish (because of dora), he knows shapes and colors, I work with him , but he doesn't have the patience so I let him do his own thing and he picked it up just watching these shows and playing with educational toys. I'm am getting my son he is 3 now, the leap frog fridge phonics, they sell them at walmart it teaches the alphabet, which he know but also teaches what the letters are and he cant figure it out yet. Just let him do his own thing and if he understands like you said then he is picking up information and one day you'll say when did you learn that. We also play computer games I just got him caillou and he loves it , I have to help him with the mouse but I make him tell me the answer, make it fun for him and dont let him know hes learning. But dont worry he'll come around!!! every child is different.

Answer 5

There are many learning videos, the children love them, I believe Barney is the most popular, also Bob the Builder, Arthur, The Wiggles just to name a few. My grandsons ages 16 months and 2 1/2, will stand there and watch and participate in the activities until the end of the credits, yes, I said credits. They love it and have learned a lot from it. The 2 1/2 yr old is also very stubborn and gets mad when I sing the Barney song with Barney!
Some children will not let a parent teach them, my daughter was that way, but the videos are great!

Good Luck

Answer 6

He IS learning!! I promise! A wonderful book, not for him, but for you, is "Positive Discipline: The First Three Years"....This book explains how better to get to know your child. Since he's coming up on 3, also try "Positive Discipline for Preschoolers".

Anyhow, he is learning everything he does. Incorporate your learning into everyday life....name colors in the produce aisle at the grocery store, sizes in the cereal section, sing abcs while driving down the road, and count the red/blue/green cars you pass! I think it's not that he doesn't want to learn, it's that he doesn't want to sit still. Try books on tape, that he can listen to while he plays, or read to him without making him sit down. Let him run about the room while you read.

The most important thing is that he's happy, right?

Answer 7

How can you say "he doesn't want to learn?" - he's 2 1/2 all he does is learn, one way or the other. Sounds like he is not learning the way you want him to learn. That's all. You have to find ways to approach him, and teach him; it is your job to find out how you can make him interested.

Most 2 1/2 year olds, love to sing songs with mom; and love to watch Barney, and love to try and draw with mom. Try that with him. Count out loud and try the internet. There is a site, fisher price.com for example, that has shapes, alphabet, numbers, sounds. This will keep his interest. Or a board game, play that with him.

Also, you can use every day objects, and talk with him. Say "A" is for : Apple YOu might be suprised about what he is able to retain,. The more you interact with your child the more he will learn. He also needs to be able to play with his own toys, and learn by discovering objects around him on his own. He is always learning, don't cut him short. You can learn how to reach him - you just have to keep trying.

Answer 8

My daughter sucked up new learning like a sponge as a small child; my son would yell and cry if I sang things like the ABC's to him (not great for my self-esteem/LOL). I believe they are both bright kids; just different. If he speaks well and shows a good level of comprehension, I wouldn't worry too much. Give him time and don't worry if he doesn't follow the same pattern as the next kid.

Answer 9

Hmm some kids like to learn and some don't. My 2 year old niece likes to. I suggest movies by Baby Einstein. They are great, fun and educational for kids. My niece loves them. She even learned who Galileo is!She has learned numbers, planets, farm animals, ABC's... all sorts of stuff from them. Some kids like I Spy, which helps them identify objects. Some like flashcards and leap pads. There are also shows on TV such as Blues Clues and Dora the Explorer. They are huge hits with kids and help them learn important lessons and words. Young kids like movies like Finding Nemo. She can quote lines from it. Find movies, flashcards and games based on his interest. Leap Pad Fridge Phonics toy is great too. They come with magnets that you place in a little device that sticks to your refrigerator. It teaches kids numbers, letters and sounds the letter makes. Basically try educational toys and games. He will learn eventually and everyday he picks up new things. Let him develop at his own pace but encourage him to try it out.

Answer 10

All children learn at different speeds. I have a granddaughter that turned 3 yesterday and she already knows her abc's, shapes, and colors. But my oldest grandson that turned 11 in May didn't start learning anything until he turned 3 and then it was real slow going. Now he is in advanded classes at school and makes straight A's. They will learn when they are ready.

Answer 11

No more TV. The only thing Nick Jr. is going to teach your child is how to be a consumer. Forget websites like Fisher Price too, they are just marketing to you. Spend one-on-one time and use every opportunity to introduce the concepts you want him to know.