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PAPER BAG STORIES

To encourage your child's imagination try this activity. Place several small toys or objects in a paper bag. Start telling a simple story. Then take turns with your child and family members in choosing an object from the bag, holding it up and incorporating it into your story. Continue until all the objects have been used

HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF A PET

If your child is very young begin by telling him that his pet is very ill. Find a story about pet loss that is age appropriate.
Answer his questions briefly, but to the point, giving him only information that is not too technical. Have a small ritual for saying good bye to your pet. This will help him grieve.
Emphasize that your pet had a lot of love and care when he was alive and explain that your pet does not hurt when they are dead. This should comfort him.
It's possible that he will not completely comprehend what you are telling him, but your conversation will comfort him because he trusts you.
If you want to put up a picture of your pet for a while after it dies, your child will be able to see the picture and interact with it, this is a psychological step between having the pet there and its disappearance from his life.
By breaking up the transition into smaller steps your child will absorb more and easier for him. Pretty soon the memories will replace some of the sadness drawing pictures of his pet or writing stories about the good times you had with it…. , I went and made a collage for her, which I look at when I'm missing her. I've also had a few dreams about her and this lets me know she's still in my heart, even though she's no longer with us 'A young boy went with his parents to be with the family dog when the dog was put to sleep. Everyone was saying how sad it is that animals don't live longer. The young boy said he knew why, 'We are all put here on earth to learn how to love and get along with others. Animals already know how to love, so they don't have to spend as long here as we do. So they go to heaven sooner.' From: Chicken Soup for the Soul.

TAPE RECORDED MEMORIES

The holidays are an excellent time to record your children's voices.(but not the only time!) Record them singing Christmas carols or telling Christmas stories. Put the tape away to enjoy for years to come.

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egg cartons

banana

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rules

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family memories

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numbers

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sun catcher

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NOBODY LOVES ME

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TONY KNOWS

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE MUFFIN MAN

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craft supplies

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bird feeder

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shape recognition

six little ducks

paint tools

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octopus

SAND & WATER TABLE TOYS

HOMEMADE INSTANT OATMEAL

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carving a pumpkin

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rainbows

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tambourine

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butter

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scissors

I WAS SNAPPING MY FINGERS

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sandwiches

MATH GAME

insect feeder

obsticle course

red rover

Miss Mary Mack

sunflower fort

juice can lids

PRE-MADE OATMEAL PACKETS

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

HEARING PROBLEM

rings

sand play

FATHERS DAY POEM/FOOTPRINTS

JUMP JIM JOE

craft sticks

kaleidoscope

Easter bonnet

teach kids colors

mask

sandbox

pipe cleaners

paper confetti

halloween trick

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menorah

puppets

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TOUCH FOOTBALL

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santa costume

bucket toss

ALTERNATIVE BUBBLE BLOWERS

limbo

Fatherīs Day

ALL THE PRETTY LITTLE HORSES

Slipper Socks

HOW TO CARRY SCISSORS

gardening

JULIUS SHAKES

bakerīs clay





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