Author: Jonathon
Playgroups are an important part of social interaction for young children and their mothers. Playgroups prepare children for more formal daycare and school situations and provide moms valuable time with other adults. Choosing the right playgroup is essential to getting the most out of this experience.
Sources of playgroups might include church groups, neighborhood-based groups, library or city-sponsored groups or even internet-based groups. Regardless of who is sponsoring the group, there are several questions that can give you a good idea whether the group is right for you. What is the age range of children in the group? Some groups have a set age limit and discourage bringing older siblings. Others have no restrictions. Be sure that whatever the structure that there are plenty of children at the same phase of development as your child.
If your child is still crawling and all the other children are walking, he won’t be able to participate in the same activities as the other children. Are there dues or a membership fee? Some groups are completely free. Others charge a weekly or monthly fee to cover the cost of snacks and craft materials. If there is a fee, find out how the money is managed and by whom. Some groups have a board of directors or oversight group and some have one per
son who is considered the leader of the group. What is the schedule and what activities are planned? Some groups are more free-form than others.
Depending on your personality and your child’s schedule you need to decide whether a group with regular weekly meetings is better for you or if a drop-in program with a flexible schedule will work better. What are the policies, if any, regarding discipline? Every playgroup has its own dynamics, rules and customs. Asking about these things ahead of time can save embarrassment and prevent conflicts. Do members discipline each other’s children? What is the policy on biting? Toy sharing? Hitting? You need to choose a group whose values match your own. What are the hostess duties? Will you be expected to host play dates at your home on a regular basis? Be sure you’re equipped to host a large number of children at your home. I
nquire whether you can hold your regular play date at a park or other facility rather than at your home. Finally, what are the moms in the group like? Are they of the same socio-economic group as you? Do they have similar backgrounds and interests? Believe it or not, these things become very important in the development of a playgroup. The more the moms have in common, the easier everyone will get along.
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Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Five Ways You Can Help Your Child Succeed in School
Author: Jim
It’s unfortunate that school holds such a revered place in society. I don’t say that because I feel education is unnecessary. On the contrary, I’m a teacher (15 years) and I believe in the power of education to transform lives and benefit society. I’m referring to the fact that parents and kids look at school performance as the ultimate gauge of self worth. Get good grades, get into a good college, get a better job and have a better life. What a chain of events! And you see? It all starts with good grades. I won’t write the chain of events when your child gets poor grades. It’s enough to stop trying. So, with this approach in mind, I’d like to add a little bit of calm and practical advice for parents to use with their kids so that school can become just another piece of the puzzle. Tip #1 - Decide how YOU feel about the role of education in their lives. Ask yourself, "Do I believe in the chain of events?", "Do I believe poor grades determine success or failure?", "Do I believe a healthy, well-rounded, happy child can be successful?" These questions are important because if you say them but don’t believe them, your child will feel it. You’ll let out your true feelings without even knowing it. So, decide now what your philosophy of education is and communicate it to your child. Tip #2 - Find what subjects interest your child. This way you can begin to build on their strengths. It’s important to pay attention to weaknesses a
s well but I think we get lost in this area. There’s way too much focus on what’s wrong rather than what’s right. Tip #3 - Talk about how someone succeeds in anything. If you’re being honest with yourself, you’ll know that hard work and interest are the only things needed to succeed. In your child’s life, they need to learn that good things come to those who follow what they like to do. Then, they won’t mind working hard. Tip# 4 - Be positive. Be aware of the words you use when as you go through the day. Are you optimistic or pessimistic? What do you do when things get tough? How do you react? Your child will see all these things and learn from you. When you show you can be calm and look for solutions, your child will do the same. Tip #5 - Love your child for what they are. You may be an avid reader while your child doesn’t like to read. You may be an athlete while your child likes to draw. What are you going to do? If you want a healthy, well-adjusted child, you’ll let it be and thank the heavens you have a wonderful child who brings joy to your life. Nothing else is needed. Love makes the world go round. Love helps everything your child does. As you can see, you have a lot to keep in mind if you want your child to succeed in school. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Are there more things to know? Absolutely. Will your child’s educational experience be more satisfying and rewarding? Absolutely. Do it for them...do it for yourself.
Article Source: http://www.BestToRead.com/
It’s unfortunate that school holds such a revered place in society. I don’t say that because I feel education is unnecessary. On the contrary, I’m a teacher (15 years) and I believe in the power of education to transform lives and benefit society. I’m referring to the fact that parents and kids look at school performance as the ultimate gauge of self worth. Get good grades, get into a good college, get a better job and have a better life. What a chain of events! And you see? It all starts with good grades. I won’t write the chain of events when your child gets poor grades. It’s enough to stop trying. So, with this approach in mind, I’d like to add a little bit of calm and practical advice for parents to use with their kids so that school can become just another piece of the puzzle. Tip #1 - Decide how YOU feel about the role of education in their lives. Ask yourself, "Do I believe in the chain of events?", "Do I believe poor grades determine success or failure?", "Do I believe a healthy, well-rounded, happy child can be successful?" These questions are important because if you say them but don’t believe them, your child will feel it. You’ll let out your true feelings without even knowing it. So, decide now what your philosophy of education is and communicate it to your child. Tip #2 - Find what subjects interest your child. This way you can begin to build on their strengths. It’s important to pay attention to weaknesses a
s well but I think we get lost in this area. There’s way too much focus on what’s wrong rather than what’s right. Tip #3 - Talk about how someone succeeds in anything. If you’re being honest with yourself, you’ll know that hard work and interest are the only things needed to succeed. In your child’s life, they need to learn that good things come to those who follow what they like to do. Then, they won’t mind working hard. Tip# 4 - Be positive. Be aware of the words you use when as you go through the day. Are you optimistic or pessimistic? What do you do when things get tough? How do you react? Your child will see all these things and learn from you. When you show you can be calm and look for solutions, your child will do the same. Tip #5 - Love your child for what they are. You may be an avid reader while your child doesn’t like to read. You may be an athlete while your child likes to draw. What are you going to do? If you want a healthy, well-adjusted child, you’ll let it be and thank the heavens you have a wonderful child who brings joy to your life. Nothing else is needed. Love makes the world go round. Love helps everything your child does. As you can see, you have a lot to keep in mind if you want your child to succeed in school. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Are there more things to know? Absolutely. Will your child’s educational experience be more satisfying and rewarding? Absolutely. Do it for them...do it for yourself.
Article Source: http://www.BestToRead.com/
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