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change, so she enrolled her in jazz dance classes. But Emily missed her friends from ballet and asked to go back just so she could experience social time in the carpool. She endured the actual ballet class so that she could be with her friends.
As soon as Emily’s mother learned that Emily was a Type 1, she let Emily quit ballet immediately. She realized that Emily needed social opportunities in order to make her activities fun and they started exploring other options, including drama. Emily is much happier and so is her mother, knowing that she is supporting her daughter’s true self.
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Type 1 children love games, so they may enjoy sports. But be aware of the environment they play in. Fun-loving children value experiences with light moods, and they value the game more for the fun they have while playing it, rather than the end result. Sports in a demanding, competitive environment can be too stressful for some Type 1 children. I have found that competitive sports for Type 1 children work if their experience is fun first and competitive second. If too much pressure is placed on them to perform at high levels and they are not having fun, they will not be as drawn to competition.
Whichever activities you choose to encourage or provide your Type 1 child, give them time and tools to cultivate their imaginative experience! These children have vast imaginations and endless ideas. This means that you don’t need to come up with nearly as many activities to entertain these children as you may think. Allow your child’s natural energy to be expressed and they will naturally just make everything they do more fun.
Supporting them is the key! Rather than taking on the job of fun, just make sure you are not stopping them from expressing what is natural to them. Even chores around the house can be imaginative play for a Type 1 child. I know one mother who encourages her Type 1 daughter to wave her magic fairy wand (the feather duster) all over the house. The dusting gets done and the Type 1 daughter loves how her mother helps her reframe a chore as fun.
Child Whisperer Tip: Remember that Type 1 children love newness. They love new ideas, new possibilities, new experiences. They enjoy the optimism and hope that comes at the beginning of a project. You may find them wanting to jump from activity to activity, or starting something only to be distracted about the next new thing they get excited about. Demanding that they stick with one activity or sport or talent for an extended period of time will make that activity drudgery for a Type 1. Type 1 children will stick with what they start if it’s important to them and they are free to express their true nature in the experience. So before signing them up for a long class or activity, help them to identify what is most important to them.
Because their energy is light, and they are often misjudged, Type 1 children may take on the belief that they can’t accomplish much. Please tell your Type 1 child that their energy is a powerful, creative force that blesses everyone around them.
Which activities can you think of that would honor the movement of your Type 1, fun-loving child? List a few here:
Learning Tendencies
Learning Style: Visuals matter
Type 1 children generally prefer visual and hands-on learning over written instruction. It’s faster and much more creative. They love learning new concepts and enjoy applying them immediately with hands-on activities. They would rather just get started with a fun project than to sit and listen to instructions.
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MELISSA’S STORY
Making Homeschool Fun
Melissa homeschools her Type 1 daughter and she discovered a way to bring fun and surprise into every single day. She filled a jar with slips of paper with all the learning activities she felt they needed to accomplish that day. She made sure to include some slips for free play time. Then, she allowed her daughter to draw out one of the slips and they did the
As soon as Emily’s mother learned that Emily was a Type 1, she let Emily quit ballet immediately. She realized that Emily needed social opportunities in order to make her activities fun and they started exploring other options, including drama. Emily is much happier and so is her mother, knowing that she is supporting her daughter’s true self.
. . . .
Type 1 children love games, so they may enjoy sports. But be aware of the environment they play in. Fun-loving children value experiences with light moods, and they value the game more for the fun they have while playing it, rather than the end result. Sports in a demanding, competitive environment can be too stressful for some Type 1 children. I have found that competitive sports for Type 1 children work if their experience is fun first and competitive second. If too much pressure is placed on them to perform at high levels and they are not having fun, they will not be as drawn to competition.
Whichever activities you choose to encourage or provide your Type 1 child, give them time and tools to cultivate their imaginative experience! These children have vast imaginations and endless ideas. This means that you don’t need to come up with nearly as many activities to entertain these children as you may think. Allow your child’s natural energy to be expressed and they will naturally just make everything they do more fun.
Supporting them is the key! Rather than taking on the job of fun, just make sure you are not stopping them from expressing what is natural to them. Even chores around the house can be imaginative play for a Type 1 child. I know one mother who encourages her Type 1 daughter to wave her magic fairy wand (the feather duster) all over the house. The dusting gets done and the Type 1 daughter loves how her mother helps her reframe a chore as fun.
Child Whisperer Tip: Remember that Type 1 children love newness. They love new ideas, new possibilities, new experiences. They enjoy the optimism and hope that comes at the beginning of a project. You may find them wanting to jump from activity to activity, or starting something only to be distracted about the next new thing they get excited about. Demanding that they stick with one activity or sport or talent for an extended period of time will make that activity drudgery for a Type 1. Type 1 children will stick with what they start if it’s important to them and they are free to express their true nature in the experience. So before signing them up for a long class or activity, help them to identify what is most important to them.
Because their energy is light, and they are often misjudged, Type 1 children may take on the belief that they can’t accomplish much. Please tell your Type 1 child that their energy is a powerful, creative force that blesses everyone around them.
Which activities can you think of that would honor the movement of your Type 1, fun-loving child? List a few here:
Learning Tendencies
Learning Style: Visuals matter
Type 1 children generally prefer visual and hands-on learning over written instruction. It’s faster and much more creative. They love learning new concepts and enjoy applying them immediately with hands-on activities. They would rather just get started with a fun project than to sit and listen to instructions.
. . . .
MELISSA’S STORY
Making Homeschool Fun
Melissa homeschools her Type 1 daughter and she discovered a way to bring fun and surprise into every single day. She filled a jar with slips of paper with all the learning activities she felt they needed to accomplish that day. She made sure to include some slips for free play time. Then, she allowed her daughter to draw out one of the slips and they did the
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