Help your child's language development by encouraging them to tell stories and asking open-ended questions: "Then what happened?” or “How did that make you feel?” We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement
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Strong language skills can help children with their emotional regulation, because if they can express their wants and needs, they’re less likely to get frustrated. We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement
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If you want children to do something, give them choices: e.g. “Do you want to clean up the blocks first, or the crayons?” We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement
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When someone needs to calm down, it might be helpful to go to a quiet space, use some sensory tools, or go through some mindfulness or body awareness exercises. We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement #childdevelopment #selfregulation #GrandErie

When you’re upset, it can be SUPER HARD to calm down! But deep breathing exercises can help – try imaging that you’re smelling a flower and then blowing out candles. We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement #childdevelopment #selfregulation #GrandErie

Did you know? Memory and sorting activities are GREAT ways for children to build attention and mental control! We have learning resources available online here: www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement
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