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Back to school

Dr Toy's Tips for Back to School Play and Learning: Here are some tips from Dr. Toy to make your child's transition back to school easier: - Make sure your child's toys, games and playthings are easily accessible and stored in easy to locate boxes and shelves. - Limit TV until other activities such as creative projects have been enjoyed, homework and chores have been completed, and some time has been spent in outdoor play. - Outdoor space is important to children who have been in school all day. Outdoors activities offer opportunities to release stress and exercise. - Schedule or support ongoing activities that your child can look forward to in the afternoon, particularly ones that offer a sense of accomplishment like swimming or music lessons, arts and crafts projects, hobbies and other creative activities. - Set aside social time with other children outside of school. Creating time for informal get-togethers help children learn important inter-personal skills. - Don't forget to read stories to your child. Make "read-aloud" a family activity, and, whenever possible, a daily or regular ritual. - Encourage imaginative play: books, games, and creative pursuits. Guide your child toward hobbies and projects, especially those that spark an interest in science, nature, biology, math, geography or other areas that help them to find more interest in specific subjects. - Help your child become more independent by learning how to take care of personal needs like homework and personal grooming. Regardless of age teach your child to get clothes and school requirements ready the night before to reduce stress in the morning.

posted by Eugen @ 9/06/2005 02:40:00 AM