It makes them know you are paying attention to them.ģ) Let the child guide the play session. Notice what they are drawn to and play with them using those toys or activity. Verbalize your observations, such as, “Oh, you are drawing a circle,” or ask them questions about what they are doing. If you notice your mind wandering away to your cell phone or to-do list, bring your attention back to your child, over and over.Ģ) Let go of your own agenda for how you two should be playing together and instead start making observations on how the child is playing. If your mind is somewhere else, you won’t be able to make observations and be engaged with your child. Here’s a guide:ġ) Put away your devices. Free yourself of any distractions ahead of time so you can truly be present with your child. Playing with children is not rocket science, but it can feel that way if it wasn’t modeled to you when you were growing up. But if you’re a new parent or your parents didn’t play with you as a child, you might not know where to start. In part one of this two-part series, I talked about the reasons why engaging in play with your child is important for their emotional, social and academic development.
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