Learning can be fun for the kids in a lot of ways. Like, you can buy them different types of alphabetic candies available and make them learn spellings. Or you can sing them songs with something interesting and also learning.
You should not allow them to see other TV channels other than Cartoon channels for Kids which provide interactive learning programs thorough out the day.
By letting them play fun games or even fun learning games for childern. Spend lots of time with them on there learing help them with things they need help on.
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