Usually, whiteboards or even black boards are perceived as teacher’s space by kids. At school, during tutoring or in various courses, kids only see the teacher using the whiteboard. Having a whiteboard at home can make a big difference in your child’s development. Let’s see how.
A piece of display
A whiteboard is a place where a child can actually write down what he likes. Maybe a list to remember, a birthday reminder, a packing list or even just have a saying for the week. But this allows him to add and keep changing something in his space and personally own it.
Communication tool
Whiteboards are a great way of communicating without speaking. Sometimes you’re not at home and a simple ‘love you’ on the white board can keep you connected with your child. The white board can also serve as a place to write down what can’t be said “I’m sorry I was mad at you today”. Children can sometimes find it hard to speak their feelings, but can easily write it down on the board.
An interactive place
it’s a great place for all kids and parents to have a million things written down, or draw or just use it as a scribble pad to jot down things. A soccer schedule, a pet drawing, a thank you note can all be on the board.
A motivation tool
Kids love attention, but are also shy. And a white board can be a great tool for them to display their drawings or their score card there. Kids can also use magnets to stick things on the whiteboard. It’s a subtle way to get attention especially when they are shy.
Brainstorming space
It’s a great place for family brainstorming – for instance, suggestions on where to go this summer can be listed on the whiteboard. And after everyone jots down their thoughts, there can be a voting to decide the place.
Helps learning
Even little kids can write on a white board albeit the spelling errors. White boards encourage legible writing, spelling, reading and thinking in kids. It’s a great way for children to develop all their senses and learning skills.