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Report Keeping a child from getting bored
Original Post
Keeping a child from getting bored - 24-11-05 15:59
Hiya Jacqueline!!
Playgroup may probably not be structured like you do meaning he wont have come across the High/Scope approach before.
I would suggest what the last reply did, introducing it gently by giving him a choice of two activities at a time.
You could also try starting with some 'quiet down' activities. These are activities which encourage a child to slow down a little. For example, reading a book.
If you would like to wear him out a little bit first you could try singing and dancing, then once he's had a short rest because he has used all that energy in singing and dancing he may be more calm and then willing to take part in a more focused activity such as play dough.
If you are going to use both of the above strategies I would suggest first doing the singing and dancing and then doing the quieter activities.
Do remember that children can be physically exercised indoors (but cant be allowed to run wild) in loads of different ways - which I know you already knew.
Finding out about the playgroup would in my opinion be best from mum but is a good idea so that you are not repeating what has already been done.
Hope that helps,
Antony.
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