harrysgirl
13-08-2009, 01:27 PM
Hi
I'm in desperate need of inspiration!!
I have a 2 yr old & a 3 yr old who in the past have been very co-operative when it comes to practice emergency evacuations - curious about the smoke alarm sound, following instructions to the word and leaving the house calmly with me all to plan and running smoothly.......until this week!!!!!!!!!
....This week they have not wanted to co-operate at all!
We did our monthly practice on Monday - the alarm went off as usual - they looked up from their play for a second, laughed at me and continued playing :panic: Even with gentle persuasion and me explaining what they need to do & why, just as have done in the past (but with a little more urgency in my voice!) they were having none of it :(
So I made note of it in my records & re-scheduled another for the following day......and guess what the little darlings did exactly the same thing :panic: :panic: :panic:
.....Any suggestions on how I can promote the need for them to be taking this seriously without frightening them?????
I'm in desperate need of inspiration!!
I have a 2 yr old & a 3 yr old who in the past have been very co-operative when it comes to practice emergency evacuations - curious about the smoke alarm sound, following instructions to the word and leaving the house calmly with me all to plan and running smoothly.......until this week!!!!!!!!!
....This week they have not wanted to co-operate at all!
We did our monthly practice on Monday - the alarm went off as usual - they looked up from their play for a second, laughed at me and continued playing :panic: Even with gentle persuasion and me explaining what they need to do & why, just as have done in the past (but with a little more urgency in my voice!) they were having none of it :(
So I made note of it in my records & re-scheduled another for the following day......and guess what the little darlings did exactly the same thing :panic: :panic: :panic:
.....Any suggestions on how I can promote the need for them to be taking this seriously without frightening them?????