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A New Way to Use Old Snapshots
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How to Turn Tough Times Into Fun Times, A Daycare Guide: Planning for Holidays &
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Written By:
Clairece Feagin
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Teachers and caregivers often spend vast amounts of time preparing for special occasions, particularly for holiday celebrations. In fact, preparation for some holidays consumes so much teacher time that the children and their program are neglected, perhaps for as long as two or three weeks. This is not an acceptable practice.
Young children do not need -- or expect -- elaborate celebrations. Two- and even three-year-olds will have very little if any understanding of the meaning of most holidays or other special occasions. They have little if any knowledge of the customary or traditional activities associated with these occasions. Older preschoolers may remember some features of school or family observances from previous years, but their enjoyment of a celebration is not based on elaborate adult preparations.
The aspects of special occasions that children find meaningful are those activities that they themselves can participate in directly and fully. Children do need--and have every right to expect--fun, self-paced, child-centered activities every day, including - continued below ...
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special occasions and celebrations.
To make special occasions enjoyable for children,
1. keep celebrations simple and short;
2. plan child-centered, child-paced activities;
3. keep preparations simple;
4. begin preparations no earlier than one or two days before the event or holiday;
5. involve children in every aspect of preparations;
6. keep the agenda flexible.
New or unusual situations, unknown people, a larger number of people than a child is accustomed to, or new requirements even in a familiar place are all stressful for young children. The most successful events are those that include many familiar features.
About the Author
Clairece Feagin holds an Ed.M. from Harvard University. She is author of Contemporary Books' "Stories for Parents" and "Let's Read Together" series as well as various social studies texts and teaching materials. To order the complete course listed above and other self-instruction courses for childcare providers and parents, please visit CARE Courses, at http://www.carecourses.com
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My Father Holds Me Still
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