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Creative Parenting Costs LessSmart, healthy, happy children- start with play Imagination—empty box becomes a space ship. A blanket becomes the stage for a tea party Creativity—plastic, pots and pans, or rubber bands stretched over a cardboard box becomes a band Exploration—backyard is a hidden forest to investigate. Use the treasures you find for an art project Determination— build a tower or a whole world with blocks or a tent with sheets Education—plant a flower, blow a bubble, pour water into different size cups Action—dance, jump in puddles, ride a bike, take a walk, experiment with bouncing balls Explanation—read a story, talk about the weather, and discuss the day’s events Relaxation — take a break from chores and activities to draw read, talk and sing Sociability— play pretend with a friend, use dolls or stuffed animals to make a family, become your child’s best friend
Ten Super Toys
Empty Cardboard Box—big enough to get inside; With lids are great. Blankets—Playpeek-a-boo, picnics, tents Blocks—from milk cartons, foam, wood. Water—Help wash the dishes, practi. When child throws something off high chair, time for a ball. Music—Dance with the baby, twist with the toddler, prance with the pre-schooler Music-making Toys—Beans in a container, tambourines, triangles Junk—recycle, remove sharp or small pieces. Let kids fill and dump, tape and paste. Natural Materials—stones, leaaves, plants. YOU—the best plann happens with you. Share a joke, a tickle and a cuddle..
Pennsylvania State Better Kid Care 1-800-452-9108 .
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