Not Just Book Smart: Why #TheBrilliantHour May Be The Answer To Real-Life Learning Gaps

Unlocking your child’s potential begins with laying down the right foundation. And these simple activities with the right support from Enfagrow A+ are bound to turn your children from smart to brilliant individuals who can take on the real world

It goes without saying that every parent wants their children to grow up capable and well-rounded. And that kind of growth extends beyond the classroom. Above academic merit, we hope for critical problem solvers and decision makers who can take on the real world. 

But reality tells a different story. A concerning report from DepEd states that the functional literacy rate in the country has dropped from 93.1% to 70.8%. This means about 18 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 can read and write but struggle with comprehension or real-life application of basic literacy skills – they struggle with higher-level skills. That kind of gap doesn’t happen overnight. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to develop strong foundations for our children early on. 

This is where The Brilliant Hour comes in. This is Enfagrow A+ Four’s advocacy that encourages parents to dedicate a time in a day to stimulate focus, thinking, and learning for their children and equip them with higher intelligence so they can thrive in dynamic situations. And this can be done through proper nutrition and proper stimulation. The process doesn’t have to be complicated. It could just start with these simple, fun activities.

Play Pretend

Apart from fostering creativity and imagination, playing pretend also contributes to social and critical thinking skills development. How would a doctor treat a sick patient? What should a parent do if their baby is crying? Through these role-playing scenarios, you can encourage your children to understand different perspectives and find ways to respond to challenges.

Engage in Interactive Storytelling

To foster functional intelligence, make reading and storytelling sessions interactive and engaging. Don’t just read books to your children; ask them questions. What do they think would happen next, how did the character feel, and what would they do if they were put in the same situation? And try to connect everything to real-life situations. Doing so allows your child to not just understand the text better but also gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Let Them Build (And Destroy)

Most parents try to avoid messes, but it’s a small tradeoff for developmental gains. Think stacking blocks or building sand castles—activities that allow children to create things, destroy, and start all over. Allowing them to engage in such play helps them understand how things work, which is crucial for real-life problem solving.

Encourage Unstructured Play

Experience is the best teacher, and you can only gain it through exploration. Instead of activities with set rules, encourage your children to interact with the world around them—the way they want to. From climbing trees to building towers out of sticks they found in your backyard, the entire world is one big playground that’s just waiting for them to discover.

Support Their Growth with Proper Nutrition

All these stimulating activities must be partnered with proper nutrition. Every developing child needs brain fuel—which only the right nutrients can give.

Support your child’s development with Enfagrow A+ Four. Specially formulated with brain-building MFGM, it fosters brain development and helps regulate mental abilities. It also has DHA to support cognitive functions and learning. Enfagrow A+ Four contains MFGM and the highest levels of DHA (among formula milks) that help support HIGHER INTELLIGENCE for your A+ CHILD! (vs formula without MFGM, with early supplementation of MFGM, with proper nutrition and stimulation).

Raising brilliant, capable, and well-rounded children begins with laying down the right foundation. And through simple activities, consistent habits, and the right support, you can set your children up for a future that is not only bright but one they’re prepared to navigate. So join The Brilliant Hour today by spending time focused on proper stimulation through practical brain activities, and proper nutrition with the help of Enfagrow A+ Four!

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