A childminder

[angeldelight]

I know I have posted this before but a lot of the new members have not see it and I think it is nice




"WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY"

Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes?
Peanut butter on the favourite shirt? White socks that look brown?
Sleeves a little bit damp?

YOUR CHILD probably...

worked with a friend, solved a problem, created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference, learned a new skill, had a great time,
developed new language skills

YOUR CHILD probably didn't...

Feel lonely, become bored, do repetitive tasks that are too babyish
do worksheet tasks that are too easy, do sit down work that is
discouraging

YOU probably...

paid good money for those clothes, will have trouble getting the
red paint out, are concerned that the childminder isn't paying enough attention to your child

THE CHILDMINDER probably...

Was aware of your child's needs and interests, spent time planning a challenging activity for the children, encouraged the children to try new things, put smocks on the children, was worried that you might be concerned

Try to remember your favourite activity when you were four years old.
Was it outdoor play with water, mud, dress up clothes, with friends?

Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play,
not when someone is talking to them.

There is a difference between "messy" and "lack of care."

The childminder made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap,
washed hands after toileting and before eating, and also planned
messy fun things to do because that's how young children learn!

Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old
clothes at the play site for times when the child gets wet or
really messy.
If you need to take the child out, bring the dress
up clothes and allow time to change.

Keep calm.

Remember in a few years, teenagers will use your shampoo,
mirrors, and most of your towels to be clean. But young
children need time to be kids.

Angel xx

[cathchad]

OH Angel,
That is so good...and so true,i worked in nursery a couple of years ago whilst i was at college and it was like a fashion show when some of the kids turned up!!!
Good job parents don't expect us to be at such a high standard every day,im grateful if im upright and dressed When my first child turns up each morning. LOL
Cath.xx

[vik3000]

That is so spot on - thank you Angel. Thats going into my brochure!!!

Prime example - I picked Mindee up from nursery and she was pitted and I mean pitted - they had changed her but they had muddy outdoor play today. I have popped her coat, jeans and socks into the wash! but she was as happy as the proverbial pig in muck!!

[june]

Oh Bless it is sooooooooooo true. Nice One. Think I will put that on Parents Notice Board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marlene]

thats fab angel ive copied it for the inside of my day diarys thank you. ;D

[mel]

Thanks for that angel - have taken a copy

Mel x

[miffy]

Thanks Angel - will def copy and laminate this

Miffy

[rubybubbles]

so true - even I sometimes look past this when dd or ds come home with nothign for ages

Thank you

[jmoff]

Thats great, thank you, Angel!

Have looked after children whose parents would only dress them in designer clothes and then tell them: " Don't get dirty because your clothes were very expensive."!

[linda]

Thanks Angel thats definately one to give out at home time
Lindaxx