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SUSIE E CARON
MOTHER, TEACHER AND PSYCHOLOGIST RETIRED
WELL, MOTHER'S NEVER RETIRE. RIGHT?
SUSIE E CARON
MOTHER, TEACHER AND PSYCHOLOGIST RETIRED
WELL, MOTHER'S NEVER RETIRE. RIGHT?
![]() 3 Ways Kids Can Learn About Pumpkins by Susie E Caron (c) 10/26/2014 As Halloween approaches, I thought you may like to read I an article I posted an earlier version in 2013. It seems more fitting for this time of year. Enjoy! There are three ways children learn, at least for the purposes of this article, and they are all like these pumpkins...in a way. I am writing about how we all tend to learn something new. In this example, I explain how kids might learn what happens when a pumpkin is dropped from a very high building. This information may help you to understand your own children ( and maybe yourself too). 1st: A child may need only to HEAR or READ about the pumpkin. The description would include things like the height of the building, the temperature, wind velocity, etc. that day. He or she could read about how the pumpkin was tossed, dropped or thrown down from the building, and about all the gore on impact. The messy pumpkin details might even include the width of splatter, how ground zero got cleaned up and the final disposal site. In other words, the first child learns about what happens to a pumpkin simply by being told or reading about it. This seems nice and is a lot less messy than the next two. 2nd: A child may need to WATCH what happens to the pumpkin. These are he doubting Thomas' of the world. They have to see it with their own eyes. They learn best when they experience it through all their senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Such a child may even get involved in wanting to launch the pumpkin themselves. Certainly he or she will want to examine the pumpkin's demise on the ground, and perhaps take measurements of the weight and scope, smell it, taste it, and feel it in their fingers (and some with their toes). So the second child learns about what happens to a pumpkin by observing the event. 3rd: A child may need to BE the pumpkin! These are the EXPERIENTIAL learners. There is only one response he or she can imagine to the question: "What happens when you drop a pumpkin from a ten story high building? "I Must Be That Pumpkin!" Many blessings to all parents who struggle to raise kids who learn in all sorts of ways. Happy Halloween! Twee' Means You and Me Remember to comment below and share on your favorite social sites. Susie E. Caron
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Susie E. Caron
These are from my former life with many current memories and helps for parents. I retired from teaching, became a psychotherapist treating children and families and an author. After retiring I became a full time artist. I recently reopened this parenting blog because I believe wisdom is to be shared. Author of Chidren's Books, Christian, Wife, & Mother, I want to help you build parent-child relationships, 1 blog, & books at a time. When I'm not busy creating articles or paintings, you might find me looking for dark chocolate or playing with my Boxer, Josie. Disclaimer
These articles are for educational and self-help purposes only and are not intended as psychotherapy. If you experience unusual symptoms or discomfort please see your medical or mental health practitioner. No patent liability is assumed for use of the information contained. The author disclaims any responsibility for loss or risk for use or application of this material. ![]() Buy All 3 Today.
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Sheila Michelle July 13 at 7:17pm · Just wanted to say that I love your posts about the different ways to connect/relate/understand your child. It has given me a new approach towards understanding my daughter and allowing HER to tell me how she feels instead of me suggesting to her how she should feel. Thanks Susie! |
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