About "intellectual education" If you are a dad or mom who is raising a child, even if you have heard it once, you might not know how to actually start it or what suits your child. But the truth is, you can start intellectual education right away with the toys you have at home, even if you don't have specialized teaching materials.What is intellectual education?Intellectual education is an education that develops the ability to think for oneself. Some people may think of specialized education when they hear the word "intellectual education," but it's actually a little different. Intellectual education does not mean "learning ability" such as calculation and reading and writing, but "mind ability" such as thinking ability, judgment ability, and creativity. The "thinking power" in intellectual education is to analyze your situation, compare it with your past experience, and make appropriate choices. "The ability to think" leads to "consideration" such as "do not do what you dislike to others", and also to the judgment such as "I do this because I think this way". It is an element necessary for a child to become a person who can act on his / her own will, such as connecting.How should we proceed with intellectual education?For practical methods of intellectual education,- Specialized items such as educational toys. Buy the app- Ingenuity in daily life to provide educational education- Attend a classroom that practices intellectual educationThese three are the mainstream, but this time I will explain in detail the educational education methods that can be practiced at home.How to proceed with intellectual education by age [0 to 1 year old]There is an appropriate educational method for intellectual education according to the growth process. I will explain what kind of things should be experienced by children at what timing according to age. First, let's stimulate the five senses and grow the brain between the ages of 0 and 1. Babies at this time are still unable to speak and move freely, but during that time their brains grow more and more. Babies aged 0 to 1 are stimulated to the brain through the sensations of "seeing," "listening," and "touching," and their growth is promoted. It is also important to get interested in "What is this?"Colorful mobile, Mary (baby nursery mobile)Mobiles and Mary are recommended for newborn babies. It is a time when babies aged 0 to 1 receive a lot of visual stimuli by staring at things and chasing moving objects with their eyes. There are many gentle shades for mobiles and merry, but newborn babies have difficulty distinguishing ambiguous shades, so we recommend items with strong contrast.Storytelling picture booksBabies hear and absorb a lot of words even before they start speaking. When you read a picture book, you will be interested in it as a baby, listening to the voices of dads and moms, staring at the pictures mysteriously, reaching out and touching the picture books. Story-telling of picture books can be expected to have various educational and educational effects.Playing with blocksTouching and throwing blocks, and making sounds by combining blocks, the feel and sound of blocks can also stimulate the baby. Building blocks are very useful for educational purposes, such as being able to put them in your mouth and get a sense of "hardness" and learn that they are not food. Choose a size that will not accidentally swallow anything when your baby puts it in your mouth, and make sure it's safe to put in your mouth.Moving toysWhen your baby is able to sit and crawling alone, place a moving toy in front of them. There are lots of stimuli such as the baby's interest in moving his body and the new experience of "moving when touched". There are buttons that make a sound, and there are various devices that make a sound when they move, so please choose according to your child's interests.How to proceed with intellectual education by age [2 to 3 years old]For 2 to 3 years old, we recommend playing with your fingertips. At the age of two to three, the ego begins to sprout and the manifestation of "dislike!" Increases. This is a difficult time for dads and moms, but it's evidence that their children are growing up. When you are 2 to 3 years old, you will be able to speak more words and move your body freely, so let's stimulate your brain a lot by playing with your fingertips.Play with simple puzzlesWhen you are 2 to 3 years old, you will be able to perform complex movements by grasping firmly with your fingers and twisting and rotating your wrist. The work of shaping the puzzle requires fine movements such as angle adjustment, so it is full of stimulation to the brain. Puzzles come in a variety of shapes, such as flat and three-dimensional types, so try your favorite puzzle.Play with stickersThe movement of "peeling and pasting the sticker from the mount" cannot be done without using your fingertips dexterously. You can also try to find something at home that you can pinch and pass through.Play with a set of beadsThe work of passing a string through a small hole gives you the power to control your fingers, wrists, and arms and your concentration. You can also enjoy the sense of accomplishment that all the beads have passed through. Playing with a string through a hole is a difficult task even for adults unless they concentrate. You can substitute the ones you have at home, such as beads and straws.Parents and children cook togetherYou can enjoy the tactile sensation by touching the real ingredients while cooking with your child, or you can teach the name of the food. There are many tasks that even children can do, such as cutting, mixing, and gripping ingredients. It's also a time when you want to imitate an adult, so please enjoy cooking together while your dad and mom show you a sample.How to proceed with intellectual education by age [4-5 years old]Children aged 4 to 5 will develop their thinking ability further, so it is recommended to play with both hands and head to "think in order" and "recognize numbers and shapes". The movement of your hands will also become more dexterous, so let's gradually increase the difficulty of toys that use fingers. You can make complicated shapes with blocks, or increase the number of puzzle pieces to challenge. Use your hands and head to make your child think "it's fun to think!"Play with origamiOrigami requires concentration to fold it carefully so that it does not shift from one end to the other, and it also makes it difficult for your hands to move. You need to think with your head in order to proceed with the origami in order, saying, "Next, fold here." Origami has the pleasure of completing various things from a single piece of paper, and you can also enjoy playing with your imagination, such as "What does (what you make) look like?"Play with blocksWhen I was little, I just piled up and lined up blocks, but when I was 4 to 5 years old, I was able to stack blocks in the image of a finished product. You will be free to make things that your child will be interested in, such as castles and cars. When making complicated shapes, it's a good idea to think together with your dad and mom and give them advice on how to make them.Play with puzzles with many piecesAt the age of 4-5, you will acquire the ability to complete puzzles of about 50-60 pieces. At first, let's make it little by little while dad and mom set an example. Another advantage of puzzles is that you can feel the sense of accomplishment when they are completed. It is also recommended that you play with the same puzzle over and over again, and follow your memory while imagining the completed form yourself.Pretend playWhile playing with toys, the child develops his or her imagination and creativity by assembling a story and talking as if he were someone. It is the basis for "thinking with the feelings of others". Take care of the dolls, make your own room with blocks, and let your child play freely as they come up with.String FigureAyatori is a traditional play, but it is very effective for educational education. The string figures are full of surprises and discoveries, such as the need for fine finger movements, the fact that if you make a mistake in the order, the shape will be completely different, and the finely entwined things will be unraveled in an instant. You can enjoy it with your dad, mom and friends while thinking "What if I take this place?"Let's find an educational method that children can enjoy and have fun togetherAs explained so far, there are various methods of intellectual education. It is not an educational method that "must do this at this age". While watching over your child's potential, please enjoy the educational education that suits you with your child.