2: Listening to children’s voices
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Please scroll down to pages 2-3.
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Educational activities in Children's Resources
To accompany this module, please use the following resources from Children's Resources:
1. There are a number of books that explore children's communication with the absent parent. These include: Mary's Alphabet Slippery Dip, Waiting for Daddy: Rose's Story, and Now that I am big: Anthony's Story. Each eBook and accompanying resources include a downloadable, printable book, audio and video read-along versions, an interactive eBook, Keyword Sign video lessons and printable teaching materials. Some of them include a personalised activity book.
2. These books also explore children's communication with the absent parent: Where is work? Harry's Story and What do you do when you miss your parents? Rachael's Story. Each eBook and accompanying resources include a downloadable, printable book, audio and video read-along versions, Key Word Sign video lessons and printable teaching materials.
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Resources for parents and family workers
There is some good research-based information in these online articles. There will also be many tips that are relevant for family workers.
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Positive nonverbal communication is good for relationships with children and child development. You can use nonverbal communication to guide children’s behaviour.
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Dress-up games let your child play different roles, explore ideas and develop imagination.
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In this video an expert explains how puppet play helps children’s emotional and social development.
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Puppet play is a fun way for children to learn about strong feelings.
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Find out how to make simple puppets in this video.
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Play ideas to develop toddler imagination include reading, drawing, dress-ups, nature walks, treasure boxes, messy play and more.
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Play ideas to stimulate preschooler imagination include reading, nature walks, busy boxes, dress-ups, puppet play and more.
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Play ideas for school-age imaginative development include reading, word games, pretend play, music play, arts and craft, nature walks and more.
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