Because they don’t speak any languages other than English, they would quickly crack themselves up by inventing outrageous insults in pretend languages.
Three Tips on Handling Anger from Expert Naomi Drew
1. Create a cooling-off ritual for yourself:
Breathe deeply three times, then get a drink of water, go into another room, and listen to quiet music; or light a candle and calm your thoughts.
2. Help your children to create their own cooling-off rituals.
Some kids pet their dog, run around the yard, wash their face, write in a journal, or take their frustration out by making something out of clay.
3. Peace shield ritual:
Put a drop or two of essential oil of lavender in a spray bottle full of water. During a calm moment, have your children close their eyes and imagine a shield of light, protecting them from hurt and anger. Spray some lavender water in their direction to “lock in” the shield’s power. Next time they get upset, have them imagine the peace shield protecting them from hurt and anger.
Naomi Drew’s many books include No Kidding About Bullying: 125 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along (Free Spirit Publishing). Find out more at her website, www.LearningPeace.com .
School Rituals
Preparing First-Timers
The beginning of preschool is one of the biggest transitions your children will ever go through, at an age when change is especially scary. Preparing them well and making the send-off a joyful ritual will equip them well for all the transitions ahead.
Meet the Teacher/Playground Picnic
Most preschools arrange a tour of the school to acclimate the new kids. Take advantage of it, and try to engage your child in a conversation with the teacher. Take your camera and take a photo of the teacher, so she becomes even more familiar in coming days. On another day right before school starts, take your child for a special picnic at the school playground: Having had fun there and knowing her way around the swings will make her more comfortable on the first day.
Drop-Off Rituals
Saying “good-bye” is terribly hard, especially at the beginning, so think beforehand about a ritual that might ease the transition for your child. Elinor Craig found her son settled in quickly after she let him choose a secret code word on the way: When he said, “It’s fire engines, Mom,” it meant he was ready for her to leave. One mother kisses her daughter’s hand before she goes, and tells her it’s a magic, all-day kiss: If she gets lonely and holds the hand to her lips, she’ll get a “love buzz.” Create a secret “big boy” or “big girl” handshake and hug combination, express your love in words, then if possible, get your child engaged with some toys on a table or a book on the floor before leaving. Never sneak out!
Pretend School
Before school starts, begin the practice of “playing school” for a week, with your child’s stuffed animals filling in as some of the students. Engage in some of the activities you know are standard at your child’s new school, such as blocks or story hour. If you can get the names of a few other children who will be in the class, invite one or two over to join the pretend, and make sure to include a fun snack.
Instant Book on First Day of Kindergarten
When each of her three kids started kindergarten, Kim lnglee of Albany, New York, took digital photos of every thing that child did to get ready for the big day: waking up, dressing, brushing teeth, combing hair, waiting for the bus. Being a reading teacher, she also wrote captions underneath: “Ben woke up on the first day of kindergarten,” “Ben made his bed on the first of kindergarten,” and so on. For each child’s book, she printed the photos on paper using her home printer, glued the pictures and captions onto card stock, made a front cover, and had the instant book laminated and bound at Staples or Office Depot that same day. “Just as they get off
Three Tips on Handling Anger from Expert Naomi Drew
1. Create a cooling-off ritual for yourself:
Breathe deeply three times, then get a drink of water, go into another room, and listen to quiet music; or light a candle and calm your thoughts.
2. Help your children to create their own cooling-off rituals.
Some kids pet their dog, run around the yard, wash their face, write in a journal, or take their frustration out by making something out of clay.
3. Peace shield ritual:
Put a drop or two of essential oil of lavender in a spray bottle full of water. During a calm moment, have your children close their eyes and imagine a shield of light, protecting them from hurt and anger. Spray some lavender water in their direction to “lock in” the shield’s power. Next time they get upset, have them imagine the peace shield protecting them from hurt and anger.
Naomi Drew’s many books include No Kidding About Bullying: 125 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along (Free Spirit Publishing). Find out more at her website, www.LearningPeace.com .
School Rituals
Preparing First-Timers
The beginning of preschool is one of the biggest transitions your children will ever go through, at an age when change is especially scary. Preparing them well and making the send-off a joyful ritual will equip them well for all the transitions ahead.
Meet the Teacher/Playground Picnic
Most preschools arrange a tour of the school to acclimate the new kids. Take advantage of it, and try to engage your child in a conversation with the teacher. Take your camera and take a photo of the teacher, so she becomes even more familiar in coming days. On another day right before school starts, take your child for a special picnic at the school playground: Having had fun there and knowing her way around the swings will make her more comfortable on the first day.
Drop-Off Rituals
Saying “good-bye” is terribly hard, especially at the beginning, so think beforehand about a ritual that might ease the transition for your child. Elinor Craig found her son settled in quickly after she let him choose a secret code word on the way: When he said, “It’s fire engines, Mom,” it meant he was ready for her to leave. One mother kisses her daughter’s hand before she goes, and tells her it’s a magic, all-day kiss: If she gets lonely and holds the hand to her lips, she’ll get a “love buzz.” Create a secret “big boy” or “big girl” handshake and hug combination, express your love in words, then if possible, get your child engaged with some toys on a table or a book on the floor before leaving. Never sneak out!
Pretend School
Before school starts, begin the practice of “playing school” for a week, with your child’s stuffed animals filling in as some of the students. Engage in some of the activities you know are standard at your child’s new school, such as blocks or story hour. If you can get the names of a few other children who will be in the class, invite one or two over to join the pretend, and make sure to include a fun snack.
Instant Book on First Day of Kindergarten
When each of her three kids started kindergarten, Kim lnglee of Albany, New York, took digital photos of every thing that child did to get ready for the big day: waking up, dressing, brushing teeth, combing hair, waiting for the bus. Being a reading teacher, she also wrote captions underneath: “Ben woke up on the first day of kindergarten,” “Ben made his bed on the first of kindergarten,” and so on. For each child’s book, she printed the photos on paper using her home printer, glued the pictures and captions onto card stock, made a front cover, and had the instant book laminated and bound at Staples or Office Depot that same day. “Just as they get off
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