Parents and Caregiver Support - Tip #4
TIP 4. Play with each other! Parents now take on an additional role as head teacher or instructor. Even if the child is mostly independent with their studies, there still may need to be some parental facilitation or direct teaching. If the child is younger, the parent is now tasked with more time directly teaching their child. This allows for a wonderful opportunity for teaching, but it is important to also play with each other, have fun, smile, laugh, and reward your child for their hard work and efforts during this time.
Think of it this way: your child now relies on you not only for parental guidance and learning, but also as the center of their social lives. To that end, make time to play with your children on a daily basis. You can schedule blocks of time for pretend play, using a Visual Schedule, or you can incorporate playful situations throughout the day. For example, if your child likes being tickled, you can do that to express affection and provide a necessary break at any time during the day.
We have created a list of activities that you can do with your child that covers all age groups and ability levels. Feel free to refer to this list any time you need an idea on how to add a little play to your day!
Tuesday, May 12, 2020