Recognize 10 signs of intelligence in children 1-10 years old
If at birth, the child has a larger than normal head; at age 3, the child is taller than his friends; at age 5, the child knows how to lie... These are signs that show the child's intelligence, according to Theasianparent's synthesis of scientific research.
Depending on each stage of a child's development, parents can also help their children become smarter with corresponding actions.
1. Newborns - Head larger than normal
Babies with large heads tend to have higher IQs than normal. They are also more likely to get degrees and score higher on tests later in life.
To help your baby be smarter, mothers should:
- Regular massage to improve physical skills.
- Talking to your baby helps his brain develop.
- Hug and caress your baby to make him feel safe.
2. Toddlers: Speak different languages
Children between the ages of 1 and 2 are more intelligent when their parents speak to them in different languages. Children whose parents speak more than one language tend to score higher on IQ tests.
Raising children at this age, mothers should:
- Encourage your baby to imitate and play hide and seek to increase cognitive skills.
- Give your baby the right to choose: such as asking if he or she likes apple juice or orange juice, to help your baby increase his or her autonomy while you control him or her.
3. 3 year old: Taller than normal standard
These children often do better on cognitive tests. As adults, they often have better jobs and higher salaries.
Mothers should help their 3-year-old children become smarter by:
- Let your child play sports a lot: walking, riding a tricycle... to increase fine motor skills.
- Encourage children to draw, color, and play with sand to increase fine motor skills.
- Ask your baby simple questions to increase language skills.
4. 4 year old: Knows how to draw people
According to research from King's College London, children who are good at drawing people at the age of 4 will have higher IQs. At the age of 14, these children also have higher test scores than other children.
For 4 year old children, parents should:
- Play ball with your baby to develop his motor skills.
- Name colors, animals, and objects with your baby.
- Encourage children to draw.
5. 5 year old: Knows how to lie
"Parents should not panic if they see their child lying. Almost all children lie. It is a sign that the child has reached a new developmental milestone. Children who are more cognitive will learn to lie," said Dr. Kang Lee, director of the Institute for Child Study at the University of Toronto.
Mother should:
- Encourage children to exercise outdoors.
- Play storytelling games to increase memory and imagination skills.
- Let the baby dress himself.
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Playing outdoors helps children increase their intelligence - Photo:Royal Grass. |
6. 6 year old: Knows how to play a musical instrument
Research from the University of Vermont College shows that children who play a musical instrument are better able to manage their emotions than children who don't.
Mother should:
- Encourage your child to play musical instruments.
- Encourage children to play sports and exercise.
7. 7 year olds: Read lots of books
A 2014 study by the University of Edinburgh and King's College London found that children who read more books at age 7 were more likely to have higher intelligence than their peers later in life.
Mother should:
- Make positive comments about your child to help build self-esteem.
- Be patient when your child is anxious and frustrated.
- Let your child do age-appropriate housework.
8. 8 year old: Wakes up late
A study by the London School of Economics revealed that intelligent people tend to wake up late and they have had that habit since childhood.
Mother should:
- Give your baby the privacy he needs.
- Give your child pocket money to teach him or her how to manage finances.
9. 9 year old: Eat healthy breakfast
Children who eat a healthy breakfast tend to have higher IQs. After studying 5,000 children aged 9-11, Cardiff University found that those who ate a healthy breakfast performed better in exams.
Mother should:
- Let your child decide some things for himself.
- Encourage your child to make daily plans.
10. 10 year old: Good social communication skills
Children who can talk and communicate well with others are those who have higher intelligence quotients.
Mothers should help their babies by:
- Encourage your child to participate in group activities to improve social skills.
- Encourage children to read a lot.
