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Getting your child to help you with the shopping involves a little planning. What you would normally do on your own quickly will take more time when you work together.Make a list together before you go. You could use the junk mail. As you make the list talk about what items will be found.We need to get milk, cheese and yogurt. They’ll be in the cold section in the last row.
There are many different ways that we share stories. It can be by talking, reading a book, showing a painting, drawing, weaving or design or by using the natural environment. One way to share stories with your child is to tell them - using memory or imagination.As you snuggle up close with your child and tell stories they will notice how your voice, face and body changes as
There are many different ways you can travel to a place. You could go by bus, train or tram. Next time you are travelling by public transport with your child take some time to talk about the different things that you notice around you.Talk with your child about what you see inside the vehicle compared to outside. Inside there will be lots of different people to notice compared
Next time you are travelling in the car with your child and the radio is playing, talk about the music you can hear. Is it modern pop music with singing or is it orchestral with no singing? Are there lots of people singing and playing instruments?This style of music is called jazz. There are different styles of jazz music. Some jazz music is older and doesn’t have any
Children love maps. If you have a street directory see if you can find where you live on the map for your suburb. Work out the different routes you could take to get to places like the shops, kindy, playgroup, friend’s places or Granny’s house. Older children might like to follow the way on the map or on the GPS if you have one in the car or on your phone. Talk about street
Next time you are out and about shopping with your child ask them to help you look for a spot to park the car. Will you try and find a spot in the car park or look for a park out on the street?Talk to your child about how long you will be at the shops. Are there time restrictions that change where you park and how long you’ll stay?We’re going to see a movie and have lunch. We