Motivating Children For Math

To motivate the child for math is not an easy task. We usually assume that if we play a few interesting games or have fun while teaching math, give them a challenge and make it interesting the task is done. I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg we are touching, we need to do more. We need not just to play games, but also involve them in devising and designing the game. Then match the concept to be taught with the materials available to play the game or we will have to get some special materials - list it. To make the experience memorable we can use stories and humor - jokes, incidents etc. Involvement of all the children is desirable if we want consistency. We can involve children by asking them to get materials for the game and allot tasks according to the ability, likes etc.. After the game or the activity is over we can ask them to put it in their math journal in their own way. More on motivation and interest generation in coming posts.