{"id":5918,"date":"2024-05-15T04:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T04:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=5918"},"modified":"2024-05-15T05:56:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T05:56:13","slug":"5-creative-ways-to-celebrate-family-with-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2024\/05\/15\/5-creative-ways-to-celebrate-family-with-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"5 creative ways to celebrate family with your preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Cara Lee <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Families Day, celebrated on 15th<\/sup> May, is a day that recognises and honours families around the world. This day reminds us of the fundamental importance of families in society. From nuclear families to extended families, we celebrate the love, support, and strength that each unique family provides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a loving family profoundly impacts young children by nurturing their sense of belonging and security, essential for emotional well-being and learning success. It fosters cultural awareness, empathy, and respect, preparing them not just for school, but for life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, it strengthens parent-teacher partnerships, creating a supportive learning environment. In my experience, I found that simply asking our children to share stories about their family enhances language skills and fosters positive relationships among children, families, and educators.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritise family <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although prioritising family can be tough especially when both parents are working, it is always worth it as every moment spent with family is an investment in love, laughter, and lifelong memories.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full-time working mum of two preschoolers, Mrs Eudora Lim, shares: \u201cMy husband and I have learnt that all we need is good, undivided attention through play to fill our children’s tanks and this does not need to be a long duration. We set routines to carve out quality time with them. There is predictability for them as they know when we are busy and when to expect our attention. It could be reading books together, joining them in play that they have already started or coming up something else that may interest all of us.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eudora spending quality time with her two children <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/em>Just last week, I thought it would be fun to organise a competitive game \u2013 catching sliding discs down a tray where they had to catch specific colours only. It was very simple but so exhilarating that Grandma decided to join in! I introduced other silly games and after half an hour, we started to wind down for bed. What my son said took me by surprise: \u2018Thank you, Mama! Games day is the best!\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt made me realise that not every day has to be ‘games day’, but when we can be playful, thoughtful and attuned with our children even just for a bit, they enjoy it immensely and the connection goes a long way.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participate in Family Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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