Do More With Children, Not For Them - Ages 6 to 8 Years Old - Primary Grades

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:32:10 EST

Would you like to give your children self confidence? How about teaching them skills to make them valuable in the world of work? What about helping them to assume personal responsibility?

And the big question--How would you like to have more time to spend with them, not waiting on them hand and foot!

Building Self Confidence

Work with your children to learn life skills and you are giving them a priceless gift in self confidence. When they join the world of work, it will be their willing attitude not necessarily their aptitude that will get the job and assist them in being a valued team member. As you mentor the process of problem solving and time management for them, they will always be in demand as an employee or boss!

Attitudes about work come from aptitudes about work. When you teach them to do chores and other responsibilities in the house, it makes them feel good about their ability to other things.

Help them to organize work and to break it into manageable parts. You will have to show them the basics, work side by side, supervise and then allow him to "own the job."

Teach them to organize

Children, from 6 to 8 years of age, are at a major transition point in their lives. They are now in school full-time and feeling really grown up. They have developed the strength and physical dexterity to handle more tedious and detailed tasks.

At the same time, they still have relatively short attention spans and are likely to get bored very easily. During this period, they are capable of being very helpful around the house. However, it will likely take a lot of patience and energy to keep them motivated. Learning new skills will require a lot of side-by-side coaching.

Nurture their independence.

Give them chores and tasks they can do to help the family. This is a great time to build relationships and bond while they are growing in skills and willing to help.

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Do More With Children, Not For Them - Ages 6 to 8 Years Old - Primary Grades