Monday, June 27, 2011
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Top 10 Things Every Child Needs ~ TIP 10: Make Reading A Priority
Reading with children demonstrates a love for books and learning, and is a wonderful way for parents and children to spend quality time together.
What Can Parent Do?
- Read to your child everyday
- When you read to your child, hold him/her on your lap
- Point to pictures and ask questions
- Repeat the same book to help your child make the connection between the written page and spoken word
- Write down a story your child tells you - show them their words in writing
Top 10 Things Every Child Needs ~ TIP 9: Make Music
Music offers children an outlet for expression and stimulates brain development in specific areas including language and reasoning.What Can Parents Do?
- Involve your child in music
- Sing, clap, rock, dance, tap your feet together with your child
- Encourage your child to make his/her own music using household items
- Play music in your home and encourage your child to sing and dance.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Top 10 Things Every Child Needs ~ TIP 8: Promote Play
Playing provides children with an outlet for imagination and creativity and fosters healthy brain development.
What Can Parents Do?
- Be your child's playmate, engage in their play
- Encourage play by using everyday household items in creative ways
- Get to know your child through play
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