6: Building children’s understanding of parents working away; communication
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Teaching activities in Children's Resources
To accompany this module, please use the following resources from Children's Resources:
1. Now that I am big: Anthony's story resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, audio and video read-along versions, , personalised activity book, an interactive eBook, extension teaching activities, Keyword Sign video lessons and printable teaching materials
2. When Dad/Mum goes on Deployment activity book where educators help the children make the book using photos the child has brought in, drawings of themselves and the parent and decorations.
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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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How to support children whose parent works away for long periods.This article is available for republication under the rules outlined in the article at The Conversation.
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Birthdays, holidays, Christmas without mum or dad: how to support kids with a parent away fighting fires.This article is available for republication under the rules of The Conversation. To find out more, click on the link.
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Household chores help children learn important skills and feel good about contributing to family life.
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Family rules help everyone in your family get along better. Make rules about things like physical behaviour, safety, manners, routines and respect.
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Creative play helps toddlers develop emotionally, physically, mentally and socially. Experiencing, discovering, experimenting and creating are the most important parts of creative play for toddlers.
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Creative play develops preschooler confidence, language, physical and thinking skills, imagination and emotional understanding.
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Play materials to spark children’s imagination and exploration.
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Encourage preschooler creativity by giving your child plenty of time, materials and space for play.
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Outdoor play is good for your child’s physical health, development and self-confidence. It’s great fun too!
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