Eberechi Glory Uche

Let’s talk about those children who are neglected in the classroom by teachers simply because they are slow learners.

Many children have been pushed aside and left unattended just because they are unable to grasp lessons quickly. This is truly heartbreaking.

It's so sad to say that this was not something that was told to me, it was something I witnessed with my own eyes in a school where I once taught. I also heard statements like, ‘He is stressing me’ or ‘He is too slow.’ But the truth is, that is exactly why they are children.

Children’s learning should never be rushed. That is why one of the most important qualities of an early childhood educator is patience. Without patience, it becomes very difficult to truly work with and support children.

Dear teachers, parents make great sacrifices and pay heavily to ensure that their children receive a quality education. It would be very disheartening to realise that a classroom teacher is neglecting some children while focusing only on those who learn quickly.

Every child deserves attention, encouragement, and the opportunity to learn at their own pace. A child who struggles today may only need a little more patience, guidance, and understanding to thrive tomorrow.

As educators, we must remember that no child should ever feel left behind in the classroom.

“Play is the work of the child.”
– Maria Montessori

Play is not just fun, it’s essential for a child’s growth. It's an activity through which children understand the world. Yet, many parents unknowingly turn their homes into prison houses for their kids, thinking that too much play makes children lazy or unintelligent. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

Some parents also hesitate to allow play because they worry their children might get hurt. But as a parent, it’s your role to safeguard them. Create a safe, prepared environment and be their guardian angel while they explore and play freely.

Here’s why play is so important:
Builds language skills and vocabulary.
Builds Social skills
Boosts intelligence and reduces stress. Enhances creativity and problem-solving skills.

So, don’t underestimate your child’s playtime, value it, encourage it, and watch them thrive!

STOP GIVING EXCUSES!

“He is too young to do that.”

“Oh, she can’t handle it.”

“She is going to hurt herself.”

“She is going to struggle.”

This is how many parents unknowingly raise children who grow up not knowing how to peel a potato or wipe a table.

It is not protection; it is limitation disguised as love.

When we constantly make excuses for what a child cannot do, we slowly take away their confidence and their ability to stand on their own.

Children do not grow through overprotection; they grow through proper guidance.

Here’s the truth: it’s not about doing everything for them, it’s about guiding them through it.

Peel a potato with them.

Let them scrub the table.

Watch them beam with pride.

Children learn by trying things themselves, making small mistakes, and learning how to fix them. That’s how they become confident and capable adults.

If we do everything for them in the name of care, we may end up raising adults who doubt themselves at the slightest challenge.

Let them try.

Teach them patiently.

Supervise wisely.

It may be hard to watch them struggle sometimes, but it is worth it.

You’ve got this.

What’s one thing you’re letting your child try this week?

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Don't rush the child, allow him to walk at his own pace.

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Normalize telling your child(ren) how much you love them.

Instead of doing something for your child(ren), teach them how to do it and allow them to do it by themselves.