DStv offers a number of children’s channels with programming geared to help young mind learn things such as shapes, numbers, the alphabet as well as social skill such as sharing and teamwork.
Although television can be an excellent educational and entertainment medium, many parents seek advice on practical ways to make TV-viewing more productive at home. I did a survey on Instagram last week and here are the top 7 channels mums swear by.
- CBeebies
- NatGeo Wild
- Nictoons
- Nick Junior
- Discovery World
- JimJam
- Mindset Learn
- Animal Planet
- National Geographic
Namibian Educational Psychologist, Sandra van Schalkwyk, outlined some of the benefits of educational television and how it can boost intellectual development:“Pre-school children who watched a few hours a week of educational programming are known to perform better on achievement tests over time than their peers who watch more general entertainment shows.”
“According to research, each year, children’s reading, math and vocabulary skills were assessed. Researchers found that younger children, especially those aged 2 and 3, who watched a few hours a week of educational programs had higher scoring on academic tests 3 years later than children who did not watch the programs.” says van Schalkwyk.
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