Thursday, April 23, 2009

3 for outside 4 for inside


Cycling, Playing Kite And Running
Playing inside or outside the house is necessary for children, some of the plays should be done outside . It all depends on the willingness of the children, their conditions and the weather. We dont want our kids to play outside when the weather is bad, do we? Some of the plays can be played outside such as cycling, playing kite, running and other physical activities that require a lot of space. Belows are some points need to be considered when playing outside: 1.Environmental Safety Safe means that there are not many vehicles. Children should not play around the house which is near the main road

2. Availability of Playground For people living in housing complex , it is safer to play in the playground. Watch for dangerous spots like bush, pond, pavement, or wall that are close to the playground. Watch for the cleanliness, do not let our children play in places with a lot of waste around them

3. Playing Tools Parents should consider the safety of the playing tools. Are there any sharp points that could hurt the kids? We can touch them with our hands to make sure if it is safe or not
For Playing inside the house, below are some points need to be considered

1. Make sure the door is closed Children can run out easily if the doors are open

2. Keep glass or sharp things out of children’s reach If you like to collect goods that are broken easily like ceramics, please keep them out of children’s reach or keep them in the cupboard or boxes

3. Furniture Prevent your children from falling due to unstable or light chair when they are trying to sit on it

4. Electricity and electronic appliances Keep electronic appliances in the safe place. Cover the sockets so children cannot touch them.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

How will our kids learn cleaning up willingly and joyfully?


How do you actually get kids to want to and enjoy helping withclean up?
Do not underestimating young people। You may see some children just have three or four years old sweeping, mopping, dusting, and helping each other clean up messes! Not only were these young people happily cleaning up after themselves and each other, they also felt proud of their accomplishments and were internally motivated to continue!
Here are some keys to promoting cooperation during clean up
1) Invite them! If you want your kids to help with clean up, try inviting them nt order them. if they refuse; it's not a demand, it's an INVITATION
2) Help them figure out the steps. If you want your kids to clean their toys offer some steps like :
Step one: Say, "Can you find a basket?" (when they have it, say, "Yes
Step two: Say, "Look around the living room and ask yourself, "Does this belong to me
Step three: If you find something that belongs to you, put it in the
Step four: Take the basket to your
Step five: Take one item out of the basket and find a home for
3) Be Consistent If you want kids to learn to clean up after themselves, you've got to be committed to modeling it yourself, helping them, teaching them how, and supporting them in enjoying cleaning up
4) Model enjoyment of cleaning tasks and offer kids challenges How will our kids learn cleaning up willingly and joyfully?By your example, of course! Keep an eye on what your child is able to do easily, what he can do with some effort, what takes a lot of effort, and what is so difficult it's frustrating. Offer your child a challenge when he seems bored, but be fairly confident he can succeed at it
5) Appreciate their efforts If you can appreciate their efforts and offer encouragement, they're more likely to get better at it. Another option don't let your kid see you cleaning up after him. If kids see you re-doing a job they've just done, they could feel hurt or discouraged . Also you can remind your child that learning new skills takes time and practice.