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decorating Why are closets important to the sale of a home? “It is just a closet! Who is going to look in there? How many times have I heard this from clients? At the beginning of each of my consultations, one of the first things that I do is assess the front entry and closet. I often explain to the client that buyers are moving for specific reasons and one reason is that they have outgrown their home and need more space. If a buyer sees your property as crowded as theirs, what is the incentive to buy your over stuffed, packed property? In my experience, I have learned that showcasing spacious, organized closets provide the buyer with a positive reason to purchase your property. Buyers see value in space. Adequate storage is one of the main features buyers are looking for in a new property. I suggest that every closet and cupboard in your home can be cleaned and reorganized to showcase the adequate space your home has to offer. Closet at consultation: - overcrowded linen closet makes the space feel small Closet after staging: closet feels larger By Susan Crema-Martin Tips on organizing closets: Empty the closet and decide where each item goes: - keep - donate - throw away - pack to be moved (i.e. seasonal items) Keep the closets clean, tidy, orderly and spacious. Buyers will look into every closet as they get closer to making an offer, therefore desired closets that they aspire to have will give them a reason to consider your home over the one next door. Now is a great time to think about getting organized for this fall season . Shoe closet Open concept New models and renovated homes are opting for an open concept closet, especially in a mudroom – it is even more important to have everything in place. Susan Crema-Martin is a Certified Elite Canadian Staging Professional – CCSP Mentor, and President, York Region - Real Estate Staging Assoc. - RESA. If you have a question for Susan, send your questions to: info@thebulletinmagazine.com 18 “LIKE” East Gwillimbury’s Bulletin Magazine on FACEBOOK
Raising Readers By Susan McGinn There are many skills a child develops as they learn to read. Children learn that letters group together to make words. They learn that words have meaning. Children associate pictures with words and derive meaning by looking at the pictures and talking about what they see. As a parent, there are many things you can do to help your child develop early literacy skills at home. One of the strongest indicators of reading success is reading to your child. Be a reading role model. When your child sees you reading for pleasure, they learn that reading is fun. Have lots of different reading materials at home; books, magazines and newspapers are all great options. Point out letters and small easily recognizable words as you read. Here at The Family Place, we focus on developing early literacy skills. We hold an alphabet circle every Tuesday morning at 10:30. The focus is on developing language skills and fluency. Children also develop thinking skills such as comprehension, memory, decision making, problem solving, following directions and creativity. We offer a reading readiness program where we explore the relationship between sounds and letters. We focus on visual and auditory discrimination as well as letter recognition in developing pre-reading skills. These are all easy activities you can do at home with your child to nurture their early literacy development. Take opportunities to explore language in the environment you are in. Read labels at the grocery store, read street signs when you are taking a walk through the neighbourhood, read recipes as you cook or bake together and tell your child stories about your life as a child. Make activities for early literacy fun for your child. Games to play include fishing for letters, memory games and shaker sounds. Simple board games help your child learn to follow directions and take turns. Overall, the most important thing you can do to help your child develop early literacy skills is to celebrate their successes. Each small step they take is a step on the path to becoming a lifelong reader. Susan McGinn, BCS is the Program Coordinator at York North Family Resource Programs and a busy mom of three boys who love to read. MOUNT ALBERT VETERINARY HOSPITAL Dr. “Bob” Prendergast Full Service Animal Hospital Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8am-6pm Tues 8am-7pm Grooming by Denise 19144 Highway 48 Mount Albert (Across from Home Hardware Building Centre) 905-473-2400 TheBulletinMagazine.com October 2011 19
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