angeldelight
04-11-2008, 09:07 AM
Thought some of you might like this
I posted this ages ago but Celine just made me think of it again
Give it out with your welcome pack
"WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY"
Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes?
Peanut butter on the favourite shirt? White socks that look brown?
Sleeves a little bit damp?
YOUR CHILD probably...
worked with a friend, solved a problem, created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference, learned a new skill, had a great time,
developed new language skills
YOUR CHILD probably didn't...
feel lonely, become bored, do repetitive tasks that are too babyish
do worksheet tasks that are too easy, do sit down work that is
discouraging
YOU probably...
paid good money for those clothes, will have trouble getting the
red paint out, are concerned that the childminder isn't paying enough
attention to your child
THE CHILDMINDER probably...
was aware of your child's needs and interests, spent time planning
a challenging activity for the children, encouraged the children to
try new things, put smocks on the children, was worried that you
might be concerned
Try to remember your favourite activity when you were four years old.
Was it outdoor play with water, mud, dress up clothes, with friends?
Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play,
not when someone is talking to them.
There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care."
The childminder made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap,
washed hands after toileting and before eating, and also planned
messy fun things to do because that's how young children learn!
Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old
clothes at the play site for times when the child gets wet or
really messy.
If you need to take the child out, bring the dress up clothes and allow time to change.
Keep calm.
Remember in a few years, teenagers will use your shampoo, mirrors, and most of your towels to be clean.
But young children need time to be kids.
Angel xx
I posted this ages ago but Celine just made me think of it again
Give it out with your welcome pack
"WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY"
Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes?
Peanut butter on the favourite shirt? White socks that look brown?
Sleeves a little bit damp?
YOUR CHILD probably...
worked with a friend, solved a problem, created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference, learned a new skill, had a great time,
developed new language skills
YOUR CHILD probably didn't...
feel lonely, become bored, do repetitive tasks that are too babyish
do worksheet tasks that are too easy, do sit down work that is
discouraging
YOU probably...
paid good money for those clothes, will have trouble getting the
red paint out, are concerned that the childminder isn't paying enough
attention to your child
THE CHILDMINDER probably...
was aware of your child's needs and interests, spent time planning
a challenging activity for the children, encouraged the children to
try new things, put smocks on the children, was worried that you
might be concerned
Try to remember your favourite activity when you were four years old.
Was it outdoor play with water, mud, dress up clothes, with friends?
Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play,
not when someone is talking to them.
There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care."
The childminder made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap,
washed hands after toileting and before eating, and also planned
messy fun things to do because that's how young children learn!
Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old
clothes at the play site for times when the child gets wet or
really messy.
If you need to take the child out, bring the dress up clothes and allow time to change.
Keep calm.
Remember in a few years, teenagers will use your shampoo, mirrors, and most of your towels to be clean.
But young children need time to be kids.
Angel xx