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RED PAINT IN THE HAIR??!!
Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes? Peanut butter on the favorite shirt? White socks that look brown? Sleeves a little bit damp?
Your child probably. . .
Worked with a friend
Solved a problem
Created a masterpiece
Learned a new skill
Had a great time
Developed new language
Your child probably didn’t. . .
Feel lonely
Become bored
Do repetitive “babyish” tasks
Do worksheets that are too easy
Do “sit down” work that isn’t
appropriate for their age group
You probably. . .
Paid good money for the clothes
Will have trouble getting the red paint out
Are wondering if your caregiver isn’t paying close enough
attention to your child
Your caregiver 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
Made smocks available for the children
Was worried you might be concerned
Try to remember your favorite activity when you were four years old. Was it outdoor play with water, mud dress-up clothes? 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 supervision”. The caregiver made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap, washed hands after toileting and before eating, and planned messy fun things to do because that is how young children learn! Send your child to school in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old clothes at the play site for times when the child gets really wet or messy. If you need to take the child out, bring the dressier clothes when picking up, and allow time to change. Keep calm. Remember in a few years the teenagers will use the shampoo, mirrors and all the towels! Young children need time to be kids. If you have concerns talk to your child’s caregiver about active play!
Taken from the YMCA/CRS Newsletter, Summer 1996 who gave credit
to OPTIONS Summer 1995 Newsletter for the article
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