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Four
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Getting
Along
Learning
to get along with others is very important. Children who are
kind, helpful, patient, and loving generally do better in
school.
What
to do...
Let
your child know that you are glad to be his mommy or daddy.
Give him personal attention and encouragement. Set aside time
when you and your child can do fun things together. Your happy
feelings toward your child will help him feel good about himself.
Set
a good example. Show
your preschooler what it means to get along with others and
to be respectful. Say "please" and "thank you." Treat people
in ways that show you care what happens to them. Ask for things
in a friendly way. Be kind to and patient with other people.
Help
your child find ways to solve conflicts with others. Help
your child figure out what will happen if he tries to settle
his mad feelings by hitting a playmate: "James, I know that
Tiffany took your toy truck. But if you hit Tiffany and you
have a big fight, then Tiffany will have to go home, and the
two of you won't be able to play any more today. What is another
way that you can let Tiffany know you want your truck back?"
James
might decide to tell Tiffany that he's mad, and that he wants
his truck back. Or
he might let Tiffany play with his truck for 5 minutes with
the hope that Tiffany will then give it back. Listening to
your children's problems will often be all that is needed
for them to solve their own problems.
Make
opportunities to share and to care. Let
your child take charge of providing food for hungry birds.
When a new family moves into the neighborhood, let your preschooler
help make cookies to welcome them.
Be
physically affectionate. Children
need hugs, kisses, an arm over the shoulder, and a pat on
the back.
Tell
your child that you love him. Don't
assume that your loving actions will speak for themselves
(although those are very important). Teach your child the
international hand sign for "I love you." You can "sign" each
other love as he leaves home for his first day of kindergarten.
Children
need good social skills. Teachers and other children will
enjoy your youngster's company if he gets along well with
other.
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