It’s not too late to take a trip to a pond and cut down a few cattail reeds to carry you through the winter months. This free renewable resource provides endless opportunities for families. If cattail reeds aren’t available, adults can look to other items to spark children’s imaginations. Children’s interests and comments give adults clues about what to add to the environment. A basket of leaves might be of interest to one child. Another child might want to rope off an area. The stakes in the photo above are over-sized knitting needles. Adults can use the following tips while playing with children to help them become confident, creative, and patient individuals:
If playing is a new experience for you, then set goals for yourself. It is easier for adults and children to enjoy their interactions with one another when the play environment is fun and relaxing.
Learning Goals for Adults:
It is okay if children’s ideas don’t turn out the way they anticipate. Making mistakes and starting over is a life skill that serves children and adults equally well.
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