KIDS M Worthylake Guidance Counsellor

PLAYING WITH YOURKIDSHands-on andConstructiveM WorthylakeGuidanceCounsellor

BENEFITS OF HANDS-ON PLAY: Being imaginative & creative Coping with frustration Learning (hands on) Building confidence Self regulation of emotions Exercise Problem-solving Developing longer attention spans Perseverance Taking care of things

SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS Make play a priority! Set a date and stick to it. Prepare ahead by having everything you need for theactivity. The costs are minimal. If it helps, invite one of your child’s friends over toshare the fun. Make sure your child is rested and fed. For kids that have trouble transitioning, set a timerand give prior notice of when you will be ending theactivity. Make the most of You-tube for guidance andmotivation.

1.CHECK OUT THE LOCAL LIBRARY Sign out a book, Sign out an audio book and listen together anddiscuss. Teach your child how to use the library. Get their schedule of upcoming events. They arelisted online.

2. FUN WITH BALLOONSBalloons are cheap, fun and hands-onfun! http://handsonaswegrow.com/28-ways-to-play -with-balloons/ ns854063.html?cat 25 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v hYo96F10Brg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v apUFA5FLgAk http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR 1&feature endscreen&v 1Fs6k64IItM

3. SCULPTINGPaper Mache http://www.firstpalette.com/tool box/quick how ough gh-Play-doh/

4. FUN WITH CLAY http://www.betterkidcare.psu.edu/TIPS/Tips1102.pdf lay product/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v 5Z1djo-T9oM

5. FUN WITH MAGNETS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ak8Bh9Zka50&feature related https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Az0LzYmSaCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v TqDSW5XUgmsMore magnet magic on You-tube

6. FUN MAKING BRACELETS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Z2o7Oom7OCg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v NWkZoHVjmqI riendship-bracelets-flip-flop-candy-stripe-303132/

7. FUN WITH CARDBOARD reations/ diy collapsible-cardboard-playhouse layhouse.htmlSee ‘cardboard playhouses’ on Google images for more ideas.

8. FUN WITH BUBBLES es/ bubbles/

9. FUN WITH MARBLES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 7wRQ27uXoM4&feature related https://www.youtube.com/watch?v eZ9r31KYs4&feature related

10. FUN WITH PHOTOGRAPHY Make a movie Take photographs to tell a story Trick photographyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v BCUkj9OoUCA Frame a photo

11. FUN WITH LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Go skatingGo for a swimWalk the beach (any season)Walk the park (take a camera)Go bowlingWickwire playgroundThrow/kick a ballGo fishing

12. FUN WITH COOKING- NOT JUST BAKING rt/cooking-with-kids/ Consumers/NFLPM/UCM193075.pdf http://www.canadianliving.com/moms/food/65 kid friendly recipes.php le4.html (For your child) facts (For your child) tes/kids-cooking/

13 SIMPLE BUT FUN Plan a treasure hunt where everyone wins a prize. Draw with sidewalk chalk Do a puzzle together Do a scavenger hunt Play hide and seek Read a book together

14. FUN WITH PLAYING CARDS 7-Up, Go fish, Crazy eights, cribbage Dice games: 5000, yahtzee

15. FUN WITH PAPERMake paper airplanes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v QtpYt asmE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v y3 VMPkzI8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR 1&v zUM0 NqphW0&feature fvwpNewspaper Structures: uildnewspaper-structures-with-your-kids-its-a-toy -that-you-canrecycle/ Simple origami

TIPS FOR SUCCESS Plan it or it won’t happen. Involve your child in the planning – that’s often the bestpart. If the projects turns out less than perfect, that’s probablya good thing. Start slowly by giving your child only a couple activitiesto chose from.

More tips Respect attention spans: younger have a shorterspan of attention. Breaks may be required tocomplete some activities. If you’re playing a game, talk about losing prior tostarting so you child learns to accept loosing. Win orlose, say, “Good game!” Plan clean up as part of the activity. Do it together. Remember the bottom line: Your kids just want tospend fun time with you.

Materials You’ll NEED: BalloonsMasking tapeStringScissorsMagnetsPaperEmbroidery flossCrayola markersMarblesPlaying cardsPlastic strawsClaybuttons

Make play a priority! Set a date and stick to it. Prepare ahead by having everything you need for the activity. The costs are minimal