Posts Tagged ‘interaction’
Big Kids Need Interaction Too
March 15th, 2019by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Big Kids Need Interaction Too
Just because a child is old enough to occupy themselves, doesn’t mean that they should be expected to do so the majority of the time. Host families have a certain expectation of activity and involvement for their children. Get the kids engaged and active. You can be more fun than the TV or a video […]
Focus on Play: New Ideas for Some Classic Toys
January 16th, 2018by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Focus on Play: New Ideas for Some Classic Toys
It is good to offer kids a balance of independent play time and play where you are actively engaging with them. You can make toys they may be bored with, feel new and exciting, by suggesting different ways to play with them. Try some of the ideas below as a starting point. Play Food/Dishes Teach […]
Helping Young Children Learn Language
March 15th, 2017by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Helping Young Children Learn Language
Being an au pair is an important role in a child’s life. When you are caring for a young child up to 45 hours per week, there are lots of opportunities to help them learn language. Many host parents are eager for their children to be exposed to foreign language. If this is true of […]
