When your children are small, they easily
pick up on the things you love and do on a regular basis, especially when it
comes to entertainment. If you spend your evenings watching sports on
television, working on art projects, reading, or extending hospitality to
friends, your children will be watching and learning those habits. If your
interests are varied, childhood is a good time to begin helping your children
understand and appreciate the value of art, music, athletics, and film. Expose
them to a variety of different offerings in each of these areas, so when they
are older, they will be able to discuss each with intelligence and
appreciation. Here are a few ideas you might consider.
Film
Teaching your kids that movies are not just a
box office adventure is important. Children can learn a lot of things from
movies – both positive and negative – and it’s important to give them a
well-rounded understanding. Watching older movies can help your children understand
history, as well as appreciate fashion of times past. Many old movies also have
wholesome, witty elements that can entertain your children without you having
to worry that they’re picking up things they’re too young to see. Old cartoons,
black and white films, and classic television shows are great options to show
your children to keep them entertained and teach them about the past.
Sports
Both boys and girls can easily learn to love
and appreciate sports. When they’re young, it’s important to not only watch
sports on television, but also go to some physical games. Take some time
to explain to your kids what’s happening in the game, and why it’s important,
and give them opportunities while they’re still young to learn the fundamentals
of a particular sport. If you do it in a fun, encouraging environment, it can
help your child become skilled at something, work on a team, and be fit and
healthy.
Art
Kids love art projects and playing with a
medium. While they’re young, give them opportunities to learn about different
mediums for creating art. Take them to art museums also and show them some of
the great artists at a young age. Kids remember imagery very poignantly, so
hang some famous prints in their bedrooms to continue helping them understand
why we love and appreciate art. Encourage them to create.
About the Author: Amy Harrison is an artist, writer,
and sports enthusiast who strives to cultivate appreciation in her three
kids. Going to football games in
particular are some of her favorite memories, as an avid Green Bay
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