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Getting a new pet is an exciting event and your child will learn a lot. First you need to discuss what the most suitable pet for your family is. A large dog might not be great in a small flat, but hermit crabs might be perfect. You also need to think about how much a pet costs to buy and look after. Once you have decided to get a pet it's time to find out a bit more.
You can help your child learn about growing by measuring their height over time. Have your child stand next to the door jamb. They need to stand straight and tall. Rest a ruler or book on your child’s head - touching it lightly against the wall - and use a pencil to mark their height. Measure the distance from the floor to the mark using a tape measure or a ruler.
The weather has changed and it’s time to see if last year’s clothing still fits. Summer has finally ended and the nights are getting cold. I think it is time to change to winter pyjamas. We will have to see if last year’s still fit.
The rain has fallen, the sun is out and everyone’s keen to get out the door and go.
The weather has changed and the wind is blowing a gale. What do you do? Do you stay inside where it is warm and toasty or do you go outside and brave the wild weather? If you stay inside, look out the window and talk together about what you notice. Can you see the wind lifting up the leaves and blowing them high into the sky?
Buying new shoes for your child gives you a chance to talk about growing and changing. You can talk about why your child needs new shoes. Are they worn out or broken, or are they too small for growing feet? What kind of shoes do you need? Are they for summer or winter, for inside or outside, or for everyday or special events?
Spring has arrived and it’s time to plant new seedlings. Before you plant the next lot of seedlings do you need to add more soil to the pots? Has the soil gradually disappeared leaving the pot half full? How will you go about filling up the pots? Will you buy bags of soil from the garden centre or will you have a trailer load of soil delivered?
Watering the garden and pot plants is a wonderful opportunity for children to play with water and to experiment with measuring and following directions. Set up a visual schedule that shows what time of day the garden and plants will be watered. This could include a photo of a clock with the time on it or you could set a timer to sound when it is time to water the garden.
We're having a baby! The announcement of a new baby is a very exciting time and will involve a lot of talking, planning and action for the whole family. Your child can also be involved in getting organised for the arrival of your newest family member. Talk with your child about when the baby is expected to be born and what will happen to your body as the baby grows.
