Friday, February 15, 2008
Facts About Working With Children Learned From A Jigsaw Puzzle...
Sometimes there is a little wisdom in some of the "funny" e-mails we receive. I received this one from a friend and thought I would share it with you. There are some points about how to work wiht children that are certainly worth taking note of...
1. Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will work together naturally.
2. When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.
3. Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.
4. Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.
5. When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see #4).
6. Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.
7. Working together with friends and family makes any task fun.
8. Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.
9. Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.
10. Take time often to celebrate your successes (even little ones).
11. Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle (and children's development) can't be rushed.
Sometimes there is a little wisdom in some of the "funny" e-mails we receive. I received this one from a friend and thought I would share it with you. There are some points about how to work wiht children that are certainly worth taking note of...
1. Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will work together naturally.
2. When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.
3. Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.
4. Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.
5. When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see #4).
6. Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.
7. Working together with friends and family makes any task fun.
8. Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.
9. Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.
10. Take time often to celebrate your successes (even little ones).
11. Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle (and children's development) can't be rushed.
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 7:57 PM 
