There's nothing worse than an idle child with nothing to do, so why not give them some simple and easy to do crafts? If you're not a crafty-person (and a lot of us aren't) it might seem a bit daunting to you. Perhaps the last craft you created was when you pressed your hand into some clay in grade school to make a gift for your mother or father. If that's so, don't panic! All it takes for you to be able to do this is a little ingenuity—and some planning ahead.
Breaking Through Learning Disabilities
Each year the number of children diagnosed with learning disabilities skyrockets from the previous year.l In fact, many of these diagnoses. Although there are many experts that are genuinely concered about the childs welfare, there are those who are falsely dagnosing many children.
Helping Your Child Succeed
The road to success in school begins early. Good health, loving relationships, and opportunities to learn all help preschool children do well later in life. But many parents wonder, "How can I give these things to my child?"
This section is for all of you who have asked this question. It's for parents, grandparents, and others who want to know what to do to help young children get ready for school.
Throughout the preschool years, you can do many simple things
to help your child grow, develop, and have fun learning. This
book:
- Describes the qualities and skills that youngsters need to
get a good start in kindergarten;
- Tells what to expect from preschoolers each year from
birth to age 5;
- Suggests easy activities that help children grow and
develop; and
- Explains how to encourage enthusiasm toward school and
teachers and make it easier for children to adjust to
kindergarten.
Special sections in the back of the book tell how to
monitor television viewing and find good programs; and explain
how to find suitable child care.
Parents and caregivers are busy people. Most of us have
many responsibilities: jobs outside the home, laundry to wash,
and groceries to buy. When we are tired and under stress, it's
often hard to feel we are being the best parents.