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The Cuddling Chair
Place a large rocking chair or overstuffed chair in the classroom where a child
can sit alongside an adult. Use the chair to enjoy a book or for comfort after a
frightening or hurtful episode.
Place a small bear named “Cuddles” in the chair that children may hold while
they sit in the chair with a teacher.
Let children know that this is a special chair and that every child may share the
chair with the teacher, but only one at a time.
A child may ask the teacher to read to him in the cuddling chair or the teacher
can invite a child who needs comforting to join her there.
Depending upon the needs and temperament of your group, the cuddling chair
may get little or lots of use!
Special Needs Tip
Some children may prefer to sit alone with “Cuddles” in the chair.
Catch Me!
Station yourself at the bottom of the toddler slide.
Encourage a child who is timid about sliding by saying, “I’m here to catch you.”
Provide several opportunities for the child to slide down and build confidence
while you are there to catch them at the bottom.
As the child develops stronger muscles and wants more challenge, show him
how to spread his legs and slow down his speed on the slide.
Let the children know often that you are there to help them stay safe. Whenever
they are ready, they can try things all by themselves!
Bye-Bye Daddy
Add men’s caps, shoes, gloves, a briefcase, a toolbox, a lunchbox, and other
dress up accessories to the Dramatic Play Center.
Tell the children that today is Daddy’s or Grandpa’s day to take the baby
to school.
Help them role play activities such as bringing the baby dolls to school, saying
goodbye to the baby with a big kiss, and leaving and coming back to pick up
the baby.
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