Beliefs The most beautiful moments of the holiday are those when children open New Year’s and Christmas presents. When is it best time to tell them that it was not Santa Claus who left them under the Christmas tree, but their parents and relatives? Psychologists say that regardless of whether the parents will explain to …
Is it ok for a child to be possessive when it comes to sharing toys? It is quite normal for a child to be extremely possessive when it comes to his belongings, especially toys. However, all children react differently, let them make hysterical scenes, let them cry, let them get angry, and some get sad, …
One of the most important influences on the positive development of emotions is the environment in which the child grows up, learns, plays, and lives. If the environment is inappropriate or insensitive to the child’s needs or saturated with various risk factors, the child is likely to have difficulty developing useful and relevant emotional competencies. …
Anger is a natural reaction of all of us, including small children. Dealing with children’s angry behavior is perhaps the most difficult part of parenting. Many parents and educators react to children’s anger in a wrong and destructive way. Expressing anger When a child becomes angry, he is quite limited in the way he expresses …
Developing a sense of gratitude Through gratitude, we learn to appreciate the world and the people around us and it is not just a reflection of a nice upbringing and culture. It guides us and prepares us to be satisfied and to enjoy life. For this reason, developing a sense of gratitude is an important …
Parental consistency in raising a child We all sometimes wonder if we make all the good decisions about raising a child. Are we insecure as parents or do we just tend to follow our child’s individuality? It is not an easy job to be a parent, but it is a path that brings us maturation …
Observe your children as they play Remember that the game is important and we need it because the game is: Not an obligation, children choose the game on their initiative, voluntarily they start and get involved in the game. They do not need to be reminded or additionally motivated to play! Is something that keeps …
Parents, as well as children, are excitedly waiting for the first of September, the start of the 1st grade of primary school. Are parents or children more excited? The parent asks a thousand questions within himself; will my child be able to sit for 45 minutes, will he be silent in class, whether it will …
Fine motor skills As children grow and play in everyday activities muscle power of the hands and fingers rise. Activities such as running, swimming, playing with toys or drawing with crayons all of them contributions develop and strengthen the fine motor skills. Hand and finger strength is an important part of the muscle. It …
Persistence is key to success in school and life It’s great for kids to be talented and smart, but teachers know it’s just as important for them to be persistent. At one time or another everyone faces a challenging task or a heartbreaking setback. The key is to remind children to keep trying until they …
Children adore clay and playdough Do you remember when you were playing with these soft, colorful toys? It is very important to encourage your child’s development with creative activities. Clay and playdough provide a lot of creative play for kids. Encourage Fine Motor Skill Development Fine motor skills (small muscles in the fingers, hands, toes, …
Contemporary understandings see development as a result of the interaction of biological and environmental factors, that is, experience. The most extensive theory of cognitive development in Piaget’s theory and its impact on the educational process of children in recent decades has been enormous. Development expectations will be described separately for four domain of development: intellectual …
Play is a natural activity for every young child. Play provides many opportunities for children to learn and growp-hysically, mentally and socially. If play is the child’s work then toys are the child’s tools, and appropriate toys can help children do their work well. Young children explore objects in their envi- ronment by “mouthing” them. …
ABILITIES AND INTERESTS Toys for older toddlers 2 years old can be different but primarily is safety. It is a period when children put everything in their mouths and they can get hurt. Of the plush toys, cars, dolls, the most interesting thing for the child is going to nature. Weather does not always allow …
Why are toys so important in children’s lives? Is it something to take up the slack of a boring and lonely afternoon or is it to fan the spark of creative play? Something for fun or something that a kid will occupy and bypass? What do we ask, what do we need when choosing a …
