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An opportunity to enhance confidence, skills and develop energies

Competitions for children are an effective tool to enhance their abilities to challenge themselves and strive for success, as they are associated with winning and losing, which may arouse a feeling of dread in them. Parents can help by encouraging children to actively participate, assuring them that both winning and losing are an essential part of the experience of success.

Participating in competitions gives children opportunities to acquire important life skills, including having the courage to try, and understanding that failure is not the end of the world, and that every step, effort, and mistake provides valuable experiences that refine their personalities.

Most notable benefits:
1. Refine personal skills:
Competitions help develop children’s skills in problem solving, critical thinking and creativity, time management and answering questions systematically.
2. Improving science and technology (STEM) skills:
STEM competitions encourage children to think critically and solve real-world problems, beyond memorization, and contribute to building strong neural pathways in them.
3. Increase self-confidence:
Experiencing challenges teaches children to appreciate the process itself, and understand that failure is part of the journey to success, which boosts their self-confidence.
4. Identifying their interests and talents:
Competitions provide an opportunity for children to explore what they like and what they are good at, and thus understand themselves more deeply.
5. Build enthusiasm for learning:
Participation develops a passion for learning and perseverance, and shows children that success comes from hard work and continued dedication.

In addition, parents can support children at home by submitting simple quiz questions, such as:
• Who invented the light bulb?

Thomas Edison
• What is the name of the planet closest to the sun?

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