• Jan. 22, 2007
Reminder to Myself: She's Only Three!
Breathe deeply and repeat slowly....
"She's only three..."
"She's only three..."
"She's only three..."
Why do I put pressure on MYSELF to teach things to Brandie that she may not be ready for? For some reason, I expect her to be able to do things that most kindergarteners can't!
Today we worked on cutting. (See the post on the trials of working with a left-handed kidlet when you are not!) She did fairly well--for about 90 seconds--and then she got frustrated. I then worked with her on how to hold the scissors (with her left hand...) and we tried it again. In the end we did cut paper into little pieces. She ended up having more fun gluing the pieces to another piece of green paper. At least she'll remember having fun.
I need to constantly remind myself that she is ONLY three! We have a long time to master things like cutting, addresses, phone numbers, the alphabet, counting, memorizing short Bible verses, and so on. I want her to have a childhood that isn't totally focused on learning new things purposefully. I want her to have FUN! It isn't fun when Mom is constantly worried that you need to be learning something new. Every experience does not have to be a learning experience. I don't want her childhood to slip away and be regretful that we didn't have more fun.
"She's only three..."
"She's only three..."
"She's only three..."
Comments
• Jan. 22, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
I have a leftie, and it wasn't until he was 9 that he could cut well. Even with leftie scissors it's very hard. So be patient with her! If she likes to glue, then you cut for her and let her glue! You'll both enjoy yourselves more, and have good memories.
• Jan. 23, 2007
Hello
Posted by poshred1
My kids are all a little older now, and none of them are lefties, but I still have to take deep breaths and remind myself they are only ___. My oldest is 14 and I seem to expect her to act 40 or so.
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Thanks,
Amy
