A teachable moment, in education, is the time at which learning a particular topic or idea becomes possible or easiest.
What does the phrase teachable moment mean?
US. : a time that is favorable for teaching something, such as proper behavior.
What are some examples of teachable moments?
Some ways to create teachable moments include:
- Taking a learning vacation.
- Reading books together.
- Asking your child to tell you about the book he's currently reading.
- Making grocery shopping a learning activity.
- Telling your child stories about when you were a child.
- Looking at old photographs or genealogy charts.
