{"id":121,"date":"2021-01-21T14:14:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/woodhillelc\/?p=121"},"modified":"2021-01-21T15:11:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T15:11:10","slug":"creating-icicles-learning-to-co-operate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/woodhillelc\/?p=121","title":{"rendered":"Thursday’s Suggested Activity, Creating Icicles – Learning to Co-operate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Todays suggested activity is ice decorations, this has come from observations taken of the children within the nursery as they explore the snow\/ice which has fallen overnight.\u00a0\u00a0You could try putting natural materials in a plastic bowl, drape over a piece of string, and filling the bowl with water. Put it outside to see if it freezes (or put it in the freezer). By supporting your child on this task together, they will develop their skills to co-operate as they are taking turns and working closely with you. <\/span>Your child will also learn about the properties of water and how it freezes in cold temperatures, deepening their understanding of the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know \u2026<\/p>\n

Why sharing is important<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Children need to learn to share so they can make and keep friends, play cooperatively, take turns, negotiate and cope with disappointment. Sharing teaches children about compromise and fairness. They learn that if we give a little to others, we can get some of what we want too.<\/p>\n

Sharing is a key part of getting along with others, so it becomes more and more important when your child starts having playdates and going to child care, preschool or kindergarten.<\/p>\n

Helping your child learn about sharing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Children learn a lot from just watching what their parents do. When you model good sharing and turn-taking in your family, it gives your children a great example to follow.<\/p>\n

Children also need opportunities to learn about and practise sharing. Here are some ways to encourage sharing in everyday life:<\/p>\n