#0041: Revealing Einstein's childhood secrets

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I am a firm believer in the idea that the learning environment of kids in their early years has a great influence on their later life.

Today we will talk about Albert Einstein's childhood

Albert Einstein was a Slow learner

Albert didn't begin to verbally communicate until he was 4, and wasn't able to hold a conversation in depth until the age of 9. Later on, Einstein credited this late start as being instrumental in his development of the Theory of Relativity: "The normal adult rarely takes time to contemplate issues relating to space and time.

Albert Einstein and his relationship with traditional School

Einstein attended school in Munich, Germany, where he was born, and later in Switzerland. He was a curious and independent child, but he found the teaching methods to be dry and unengaging. He often skipped classes and clashed with his teachers over their strict discipline.

Einstein and creativity

Einstein's love of music began in childhood when his mother gave him violin lessons. He continued to play throughout his life, and once said: "If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think of music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music."

Einstein and his interest in science

Albert was a brilliant soul, captivated by the laws of nature. During his youth, he found himself enthralled with a pocket compass that his father had shown him - constantly in awe of the needle's invariable northward swing guided by some invisible force. This experience left an indelible impression on young Einstein and sparked within him a sense of profound wonderment.

Einstein was Self-learner

Albert was a prodigy when it came to mathematics, and he had an incredible aptitude for understanding complicated concepts through self-study. By the age of 10 Albert had already developed his own program of learning at home; Uncle Jakob even sent him math puzzles and books on algebra as part of this project!

Einstein and support from his family

Albert's parents, Hermann and Pauline, were very supportive of his passion for learning. They encouraged him to pursue a career in science or mathematics and gave him the freedom to study independently at home.

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Adi Aced his French test with confidence 

I learned a skill from Adi today, he had a speaking test today. He was half prepared and half nervous, but he had a plan.

He decided quickly to talk on the topic he was confident and made sure not to pick something too complex, he spoke slowly, took pauses, and gave time to think before answering. He knew it was important to keep the conversation flowing without repeating himself.

He also practiced his pronunciation because he learned that a few wrong words can make a whole sentence sound off.

He made sure he looked at the camera while talking and made eye contact with the teacher.

His teacher appreciated him for his confident display.

I learned that even when we are half-prepared if we stay calm and confident, we can easily ace the test.

Bonding with kids over Failure

Failure is something that we all experience at some point in our lives. Many of us are scared to fail, especially when it comes to our kids’ success. But failure can be a great opportunity for growth and learning, so it's important that parents learn how to properly bond with their children over failure.

One way to bond with kids over failure is to create an atmosphere of safety and security.

Let your children know that you are there to listen, support them, and help them learn from their mistakes. It's also important for parents to be patient and understanding when their child fails at something or makes a mistake.

You can do this by helping them process what happened, allowing them to express their emotions without judgement, and finding ways to help them move forward.

Another way parents can bond with kids over failure is by using failure as a teaching opportunity.

This can include talking about what went wrong, exploring better solutions or strategies they could have used, and brainstorming ideas for how they can do better in the future.

It's also a great idea for parents to show their kids that failure is not an end-all; instead, it can be seen as another step in the learning process.

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cheers, Priyanka