Million Smart Test Teaches Classic Brain Teasers to Achieve Smart and Cute Baby: 1-2 Year Old Parent-Child Brain Development Games

Author: Zhou Mujie
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: New work by renowned early education expert Zhou Mujie. The new version of "China's Children's Intelligence Equation" and "Early Education Network." Official reference book for the "Early Education China · Million Intelligence Test" campaign. Perfect integration of multiple intelligences theory and Chinese early education practice. Results from 6 years of tracking, assessment, and guidance by the Early Education Network. Suitable for parents of 1-2-year-old children as a reference book for parent-child educational games.
Games are the happiest and most joyful things in childhood. They often bring joy to children and the whole family. Happy and pleasant moments leave a deep impression on children, becoming beautiful memories of a happy childhood. Due to their profound impact, these memories are not easily forgotten. The process of playing, the amusing behavior of playmates, unexpected incidents, and even the expressions of people at the time can all remain vividly in memory for a lifetime.
Children often imitate the actions, words, gestures, and expressions of adults during games. The rich impressions they accumulate unconsciously lead them to mimic behavior, interests, and ways of dealing with others, shaping their own personality and preferences from parents, playmates, and people they frequently interact with. The impressions gained from games may suddenly appear later when needed, becoming creative ideas for solving problems or guiding successful inventions.
For example, if Cao Chong in ancient times had not played with floating and sinking pebbles or observed how boats limited cargo and passengers based on waterline measurements, he might not have been able to solve the difficult problem of weighing an elephant at the age of 11. Observing children's favorite toys and games can often reveal their interests. For instance, children who enjoy sound toys tend to favor their preferred sounds and melodies, leaning toward musical arts. Children who love playing with balls excel in physical and motor skills, gradually gravitating toward sports and athletics.
The roles children often play during games often reflect their aspirations. For example, children who frequently play with first-aid kits and love being little doctors may grow up to become doctors. Children who often enjoy playing with small tools and fixing things may be inclined to study mechanics or electricity. Children who are captivated by toe-pointing dances or music boxes may unconsciously practice spinning on their toes to learn dancing, potentially becoming outstanding ballet dancers. Toys spark their interests and aspirations, while games further reinforce the imitation of these roles, allowing adults to recognize children's interests early on and provide the conditions and opportunities to pursue these goals.
Games subtly shape the next generation of citizens. Parents and child workers can use games to purposefully inspire children, engaging them in fun activities that match their physical development at each stage. Play promotes physical health and also fosters mental growth. Joy sows the seeds of creativity; games provide rich sensory knowledge, making theoretical learning easier to grasp. The social interactions experienced during games can also benefit future social skills.
This book will describe parent-child games, games among children, and purposeful learning games, month by month for different age groups, serving as a reference for parents, child workers, and professional early childhood educators.