Are we dumbing down our children?

Did you know that right now your child is a genius? But what about in 5 years time?

In the 1960s NASA posed the question: " how do we hire more geniuses?"

They commissioned George Land to research what makes a genius, defined as: how you use your creative imagination to solve problems.

George Land's 1968 NASA study revealed startling insights about creativity in children, showing how our natural creative abilities decline with age. In this study, he tested 1,600

children aged 4-5 and found that 98% displayed "genius-level" creativity.

However, as they grew older, only 30% of 10-year-olds, 12% of 15 year olds and a mere 2% of adults retained this creative potential.

How do we take a population that has 98% genius rates and dumb it down to 2%?

Land said that "uncreative behaviour is learned"...

The study underlined the importance of nurturing creativity from a young age, as children are naturally creative thinkers. Activities that encourage free play, exploration, and problem-solving help to sustain this creativity into adulthood.

This resonates with the mission we have at Academicus, where we offer programs designed to help children flourish intellectually and creatively from infancy onward.

You can read more about the study here

So how can you nurture your child’s innate genius?

Start Young: Nurturing Their Inborn Genius

For our youngest learners, every moment is an opportunity to explore and grow.

Our Sensory for Babies, Motoric Fun for Babies, and TinyTalk classes are specially designed to engage your baby’s senses, build essential motor skills, and foster early communication—all while keeping their innate creativity alive.

Want to dive deeper? Join our NEXT EDITION of Montessori Milestones Mastermind starting on 22.10 (Tuesdays at 12:30). This class is perfect for parents who want to help their babies reach their potential, focusing on empowering communication and development techniques. BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE.

Toddlers: Keeping the Momentum Going

As your child moves into toddlerhood, maintaining their enthusiasm for learning and exploration is key. Our Sensory for Toddlers and Superhero Sports classes are packed with activities that keep their curiosity and creativity thriving, ensuring they stay on a path of joyful discovery. And this week we are diving into the world for The Gruffalo!

Kindergarten & School Aged Kids: Keep the Fire Burning Bright

For our older children, it’s essential to keep their love for language, creativity, and confidence alive. Join us at Musical English Club on Mondays at 15:45 or Sports English Club on Wednesdays at 16:00. These 2-hour sessions are designed to build confidence, language skills, and creativity in a supportive and fun environment.

THIS WEEKEND: Nurture Their Potential!

This Saturday, join us for Saturday Sensory for Babies and Saturday Sensory for Toddlers. These classes offer the perfect opportunity to nurture your child’s natural abilities and ensure they continue to grow into the bright, creative individuals they are meant to be (oh, and the SATURDAY HALLOWEEN PARTIES ARE ALREADY PUBLISHED - so book your spot, before they’re gone!)

I see it with my own kids every day - just how important these first few years are in guiding them towards an incredible future of opportunity and abundance.

Let’s make sure we’re not just preparing our children for the future, but helping them keep that creative genius alive. Together, we can keep their spark burning bright!