The Pyramid of Learning 

 The Pyramid of Learning is a way to view the whole child. However, our society often looks at a child’s development in the opposite way. There is a lot of pressure to quickly achieve specific outcomes, and parents may compete to see whose child is doing the best. This rush often overlooks what is sacrificed along the way.

Focus on the path, not just the destination

A child’s academic success depends on many different learning skills. In the chart above, you can see the basic skills and other skills that build on them. Developing these skills takes time and maturity as part of a natural process.

It’s important for children to enjoy learning rather than worry too much about performance. One way to avoid focusing solely on results is to encourage children to learn a wide variety of skills instead of diving deep into just one area. By exposing them to many activities, they can acquire a range of skills, with plenty of time to specialize later.

The process of learning is much more important than merely measuring success based on outcomes at a specific age or time. When children view learning as a continuous journey, they are less likely to feel discouraged by setbacks and instead see mistakes as a natural part of the learning process.