Teach Kids How https://www.teachkidshow.com/ Preparing Your Child For Life Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:40:40 +0000 Teach Your Child to How to Use a Family Code Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:40:40 +0000 Preschool Most preschoolers are wary of strangers and prefer to stay close to Mom and Dad. Teaching them to stay next to you at all times when out and about can prevent an opportunistic attack. Some children, however, love to run from parents when out. They must be corrected promptly and brought back to your side. You may need to use a tether to keep them from running into a crowd and out of your control. Preschoolers may not understand the meaning of a family code. But your child needs to know they must stay with you or whoever is supervising them. Let them know that not all people are safe and they should not speak to or go with any stranger-ever, no matter what they say or offer. Main points to address:
  • Protect your child when out of your home by keeping them next to you. Carry them if necessary or use a tether.
  • Let them know not everyone is safe.
  • Teach them not to talk to or go with any stranger - ever.
Grades K-6th Prepare your family to use a family code by teaching them more fully about the possibility of abduction. Explain that not all strangers are bad, in fact most are good, but there is no way to be sure. Let them know it is not likely they will ever need to use the family code. Being safe means being ready “just in case E Parents should agree on a phrase or word that will indicate a safe person to your child. Making it something your child can recall is important. Decide who, outside of your immediate family, will have the code. Let your child know who that is. Practice using the code this way. Tell your child if they are ever approached by a stranger who claims Mom or Dad sent them to pick them up, to stand at a distance and ask for the code. If the person does not immediately produce the code they are to run to the nearest store clerk or mother they can find. Have them practice saying, “No! You’re not my mother and then “No, you’re not my father. Teach them to turn quickly and run screaming. After practicing at home, try a trial run at a park or other public place, minus the screaming. Praise them for asking for the code and running fast. Older children who visit friends and are sometimes at activities without you need to know that if the worst happens they will be ready. Require them to inform you of any change in their whereabouts- every time. All school age children should know their address including postal code, phone number, and parents complete names. In the case of abduction they may have a chance to call for help. Being prepared is empowering. Knowing that they will probably never have to use the family code will be a comfort to them. But if they ever need to use it, they’ll be ready. Main points to address:
  • Being safe means being aware and prepared.
  • Agree on a code that your child can recall.
  • Practicing and role playing using the code will empower your child.
  • All school age children need to know their complete address, phone number and parents Efull names.
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  • Start with a fairly large hook, size G or larger.
  • Put your skein into a ball before starting.
  • Make sure chain stitches are not tight. The hook should enter the loop easily.
  • Pick a simple project to begin with to maximize success and mastery of the stitch.
  • Use patience and humor when beginning to teach your son or daughter.
Grades K-6 Children will profit by learning to crochet as it develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. If your child can use scissors well they probably can handle a crochet hook. Get comfortable alongside your child. If your child is right handed, you will want to sit on their left. Put the yarn ball in a paper bag or knitting basket at your child’s feet on the right. Pull up the starter yarn and make a single loop knot. Have your child hold the hook in her right hand with the string in the left. Show her how to insert the head of the hook through the loop and pull up the string to form a new loop. Make sure it is not too tight. This is called the chain stitch. Repeat until the chain is about 18 inches long. This is a good length to manage at first. You may want to practice making a chain for a day or two before beginning to add the single stitch. Learning the single stitch is the simplest way to begin. After she’s made a good chain, show her how to go into the first link and draw up the string from the left hand. Have her repeat the process going all the way down the length. Then turn your “snake Eand insert the hook into the first stitch pulling up the yarn and repeating again in the next stitch. Go all the way to the end and turn again inserting hook into the first stitch in that row. Practice this stitch, keeping string tension even. If a stitch is missed, no worries- this is practice. Once your child has mastered the stitch have her choose a simple project. Follow the directions exactly. If you start to notice the rows getting wider or narrowing, you have miscounted. You can take rows out and do them over counting carefully. Once your child has completed the project according to the directions, tie it off and weave the end through the stitches to hide it and keep the knot secure. Your child is ready for a fancier project or a new stitch. Purchase a book illustrating steps of each stitch or go online. The variety of patterns is nearly infinite. Your child will love going to the store to choose among the many types and shades of yarn. Keep it simple for a while and never allow your child to start a new project till the present one is done. This will prevent a houseful of unfinished projects! Crocheted items make wonderful gifts. Potholders, coasters, scarves, doll blankets are all easy and fun projects. As your child grows and becomes more able, you can let them pick more challenging patterns and projects. An important note: Crocheting looks easy, but requires much practice to keep the string and stitches where they belong. Try to keep teaching sessions short and light-hearted. Take a break for cookies and milk while you look at pattern books together. Inspiration can go a long way toward lessening frustration. This creative method of knotting is fun for boys too. Let them experiment with rug yarn or twine and a bigger hook. They may have fun creating items useful in their play. Have fun with crocheting. Teaching your child this old craft might bring a lifetime of satisfaction and pride in seeing a single string magically turn into something complex, unique and beautiful! Main points to address:
  • Learn or review basic stitches previous to teaching your child.
  • Keep materials organized and away from pets and younger siblings.
  • Wait until your child has fairly good fine motor skills.
  • Teach with patience and love.
  • Follow directions faithfully. Tear out stitches fearlessly if need be!
  • Use a good how-to book. Collect pattern books.
  • Finish what you start before going on.
  • Add new stitches and fancier projects when ready.
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  • Tapestry needles with large eyes and blunt tips
  • Thread and/or yarn
  • Canvas
  • A scrollframe or stretcher bars
  • Something to keep your work in
  • Scissors suitable for your child
  • A needle threader
Younger children will need a blunt plastic needle and yarn or thread that is medium weight. They will also need a kit with a simple design on plastic or coarse canvas. Older children can use regular needle point needles and finer thread. They also can start with a kit. As they progress, patterns can become fancier. Basic stitches should be practiced first. They are the basketweave, continental and half-cross stitch. There are variations on each of these stitches you can teach later. If you need to learn the stitches first, get a how-to book available at needle work shops, or go online to find a site that illustrates needlepoint stitches and techniques. Keep sessions short, as frustration will come early and often! Children want to dive right in with a pattern. Finding a simple design that uses one type of stitch may encourage them. Let your child select the colors to use. Small projects will not need a frame, but larger ones will, and a frame may keep the canvas taught making it easier for your child to work. The edges of your canvas must be prepared by binding the edges with seam tape or masking tape. This will keep the edges from raveling. Put the canvas on the frame if you are using one, stretching fairly taught. Get comfortable. Have all supplies at arms length. Cut off about 18 inches of thread and thread the needle, tying off the end. As you begin to stitch leave some thread behind with the knot about 6 inches from the first stitch. Begin stitching, being careful of the tension. As you work, cover the thread end and clip the knot. Children younger than 8 years old will probably need a kit designed for younger children. Help them follow the directions, reading through and highlighting key points. Older children can create their own designs after mastering basic stitches. Teach them to work with a goal in mind for that session. For example, if they are working on a horse, they may be able to finish the mane or tail in one sitting. As your child becomes more proficient, try different canvas meshes and threads. Yarn is easier to learn with but many children are very able with thread. Picking out thread can be great fun. Being in a needleworking shop will inspire them! Take time to look through pattern books and how-to books. And eye the supplies and yarns. Visit a museum that is featuring tapestry. Let them see the timeless beauty of pieces from faraway places and cultures. They will quickly see needlepoint is not just a craft. It is an art! Make sure works in progress are stored carefully. Small projects will fit in a ziplock plastic storage bag. Larger projects can be slipped into a pillow case. All other supplies should be kept out of the reach of younger siblings and pets. If you find your child gets bored with a piece, encourage continuation by admiring their progress. Generally, younger children should finish one piece before starting another, but serious needle pointers may have several projects running at once. The Internet has several helpful websites that teach basic stitches and other needlepoint techniques. Some sites also have galleries you can browse and appreciate. Remember to be patient with your youngster. Teaching too much too fast, or requiring them to sit longer than they want to or are able to will turn them off to this craft. Start with very short lesson times, say 10 minutes and follow your child’s readiness to extend sessions. Showcase finished projects by blocking and framing. Needlepoint art makes wonderful gifts as the receiver usually appreciates the time and love that goes into a finished piece. Main points to address:
  • Teach this exacting craft with patience and love.
  • Get comfortable. Begin small.
  • Use supplies that match your child’s ability.
  • Shorter sessions will prevent frustration.
  • Visit websites and museums to see the variety of needlepoint art and to inspire your child.
  • Block and frame your child’s finished projects to let them know their work is valued.
Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]> https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-do-needlepoint/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-do-needlepoint/ Teach Your Child Yoga Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:45:22 +0000 Preschool Doing yoga is a wonderful way to bond with your baby. Joining a mother and baby yoga group can help Mom get back in shape, too. Some parents attend prenatal yoga classes, making the transition from pregnancy and birth to parenthood an easier one. Babies and preschoolers love the relaxed rhythmic movements of yoga. Combining yoga with music and dance doubles the fun. There are many videos, books and classes that can help you learn the basics well enough to share with your child. Young children especially like the animal yoga poses. Doing “down dog Eor the “lion Epose can cause great laughter as your youngster gets fully into character. Yoga can help your child celebrate life each day in a fun and healthy way. Main points to address:
  • Yoga is fun, promotes health and a great way to bond with your baby or young child.
  • Children pick yoga up quickly. Books and videos can help you teach them basic poses. You don’t have to be an expert!
  • Follow your child’s lead. Try combining yoga with music and dance.
Grades K-3rd Young school age children are able to approximate yoga postures by watching others. They are aware of the connection with nature and the Earth that yoga seems to invoke. Children of this age love to practice yoga in a group. They tune into the sense of community that practicing together creates. No one needs to explain the benefits of doing yoga to a child this age- they already know. Kids with attention problems or hyperactivity love the calm and quiet of yoga, deep breathing and meditation. This natural prescription for impulse control costs nothing, has no ill side effects and is enjoyable. Providing your child with a small mat and loose clothing is all that is necessary. You will enjoy the quiet time you spend together as you do your postures. Main points to address:
  • Children learn from watching and imitating others.
  • Join a kid’s yoga group if you can find one. Create one if you can’t find one!
  • Provide a simple mat and loose clothing for your child’s practice.
Grades 4-6th Older children are better able to correctly perform and hold the basic poses. With practice, they can even develop or copy a sequence that they enjoy. At this age, children are also able to deliberately work with their breath. Practicing the three-part breathe will help them develop greater body awareness and control. It is a good idea to find a certified yoga instructor to continue your child’s learning. If yoga has been a regular activity for them, chances are they will want to deepen their knowledge and involvement with yoga as time goes on. Many schools are adopting yoga as part of their physical education program for the obvious health benefits it provides. Main points to address:
  • Older children are able to correctly form and hold postures.
  • Breath work can be practiced at this age.
  • Finding a certified teacher can help your child expand on what they’ve learned.
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  • Capitalize on your preschooler’s willingness to help.
  • Start simply and remember to be safe.
  • Provide your child with a basket or hamper of their own.
  • Teaching times can be fun times. Use praise and thanks.
Grades K-3rd Young school children can begin to do more. In addition to placing soiled clothes in their own basket or hamper, kids this age can bring their clothes to the laundry area when it’s time to wash them. They are old enough to sort by color, so if separate containers are provided, they can sort clothes into the right piles. School age children love to measure and pour. If supervised, they can measure out the detergent and even set the controls. Care still needs to be taken with laundry chemicals and with lids of washing machines. Children of this age are tall enough to get hurt by agitators, so make sure lids are down tight. Kids of this age can begin to fold their own clothes as well as towels and washcloths. Perfection is not the goal. Self-reliance and pride in a job completed is. Pointing out the symmetry of a well-folded piece might be enough to encourage careful folding. Children can also begin to care for the laundry area by emptying the wastebasket and wiping down the machines with a damp cloth. Knowing they are performing a very necessary task builds self-confidence! Main points to address:
  • Children of this age still need to be supervised.
  • With help, they can complete the job from start to finish.
  • Setting a “laundry day Eor schedule will help children develop discipline and a sense of accomplishment.
Grades 4-6th Older children can begin to do their own laundry with some assistance. After sorting, clothes can be washed and dried, then folded and put away in drawers or hung up. Children involved in sports or dance can begin to be responsible for their own uniforms. Kids aged 9-12 can begin doing simple mending with a needle and thread. With supervision they can replace missing buttons. Knowing that most clothes can be repaired and “handed-down Eteaches children to value and care for their clothes and to think of the needs of others. Keeping a chore chart can help your child plan and prioritize their time. Knowing that doing their laundry is as important as doing homework or playing with a friend will increase the likelihood that the good habits you’ve helped them to develop will carry over into adulthood. Main points to address:
  • Older kids can begin to do their own clothes on a regular basis.
  • Teach them simple mending.
  • Hand down gently worn clothes to someone who needs them.
  • Use a chore chart to help your child develop regular habits.
Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]> https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-do-laundry/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-do-laundry/ Teach Your Child About Nature Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:26:44 +0000 Preschool Very young children do not have to be told how wonder-filled nature is. Their eyes follow the course of a butterfly with fascination. Watching a baby’s first encounter with a flower or a furry pet shows their great excitement! Making sure your younger child takes frequent trips into the open air is important. Opportunities to touch green grass, watch a bird take off in flight and see how the wind carries leaves this way and that will activate your youngster’s natural curiosity. Starting seeds in a pot or small garden and tending them can be a satisfying shared activity. Growing and then eating a few kinds of vegetables can be the beginning of understanding life cycles and the food chain that we are part of. Planting a tree together once a year is also fun and could become a family tradition. Main points to address:
  • Take time often to be out-of-doors and to experience the natural world.
  • Start a small garden you can plant and tend together. Plant a tree.
  • Teach your child to observe and handle creatures carefully.
Grades K-3rd Young school children need time in natural surroundings too. Watching your child run barefoot in the green grass or across a sandy beach will show you just how much pleasure they experience. This age child loves being in the woods. Short hiking trips into the wild will produce life long memories of the sights, sounds, smells and sensations found there. Teaching children to carry out any containers or wrappers when they leave will set the stage for respecting natural habitats. Kids this age are weather watchers. Keeping a weather and temperature chart and recording observations can help your child understand the rhythm of the seasons. Noticing what types of clouds precede certain weather events can be exciting. Expanding your windowsill or backyard garden will give your child a chance to see that each plant has its own characteristics and that each grows at its own rate. Starting a compost heap to produce rich fertilizer can show the relatedness of all things and the positive impact humans can have on nature. Main points to address:
  • Hands-on experience is the best way to connect with nature.
  • Make short hiking, fishing and swimming trips regular activities.
  • Learn how to start a compost heap and make a small flower or vegetable garden a fun family project.
  • Create a weather chart together and record daily conditions.
Grades 4-6th Older children are ready for more extended times in nature. Camping out-of-doors or joining a scouting or nature club can help build a child’s appreciation for nature and the environment. During outings, kids this age love to record what they see, hear and feel in nature. Providing a journal or notebook for notes and drawings will encourage your child’s bond with nature. Buying field guides of birds, reptiles and amphibians, insects, wildflowers and trees will make venturing out even more interesting as they are able to identify what they have observed in the wild. This is an age when children become very conscious of our responsibility to the Earth. Involving kids in recycling, neighborhood cleanups or animal rescue shelters will foster a lifelong caring for nature and for the environment. Main points to address:
  • Camping trips and involvement in scouting or similar clubs maintains a link with nature.
  • Provide a journal or notebook to record observations. Make field guides available (check out the library).
  • Involve the family in recycling, cleanups or animal rescue work.
Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]> https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-about-nature/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-about-nature/ Teach Your Child How to Use Sign Language Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:24:39 +0000
  • Helps babies talk sooner
  • Empowers babies to direct adults attention to what they want to talk about
  • Reduces frustration
  • Provides a strong foundation for early literacy
  • Stimulates intellectual development
    • In addition to these reputed benefits, sign language is fun! Older children find the finger signs and symbols fascinating. Watching hearing children begin to communicate with each other and with deaf playmates is a pleasure. Their joy is obvious. Preschool Parents can begin using simple signs with their babies and toddlers just as they would spoken words. Identifying favorite foods or objects with a single sign is a good way to start. Holding up a teddy bear and making the sign for bear, or pointing to Daddy while signing “father Eare casual ways to introduce signs. Using signs labeling emotions and feelings is a logical next step. Signing “baby sad Eor “me happy Ecan affirm a young child’s perception of what is happening in and around them. It won’t be long before they are offering up signs of their own to communicate how they are feeling in the moment. It might be fun to join a signing play group or introduce the idea to friends and family so they can join the fun. Sign language as with any other language is easily acquired at a young age. Learning ASL is a good way to help your child become multilingual. Main points to address:
    • Start using simple signs for objects, then signs indicating feelings.
    • Find a playgroup or friends and family members to practice with.
    Grades K-3rd Children of this age group are actively expanding their receptive language skills. They will be able to understand signed communication quite naturally with practice. Finding songs to sing, sign and dance to will help your child remember signs and provide a great deal of fun. An older child can serve as a model for a younger brother or sister by identifying familiar objects with sign. Being the “expert Eis a good way to reinforce sign language acquisition and appeals to the 5-9 year old. Learning to fingerspell, or spell out words using the signed alphabet, can assist your child in learning the alphabet and later in learning to spell. Singing the alphabet while signing letters uses both sides of the brain and maximizes learning. Practicing spelling words by finger-spelling is a fun way to learn them. Main points to address:
    • Sign language can reinforce language skills.
    • Making sign language fun promotes learning.
    Grades 4-6th Older children also enjoy sign language. Having a “secret Esecond language to share with others can build friendships. Learning and teaching others how to sign at this age coincides with a child’s developing sense of self as an individual with special skills and talents. This is also a time when kids become more empathetic and increasingly aware of the needs of others. Finding a deaf friend or visiting a club for the deaf can expand your child’s view of the world and engender compassion for others. Sign language can also be a fun way to enrich the relationship between you and your child. Incorporating a few key phrases into your everyday family life such as “Don’t forget to brush Eor “I love you Ecan help maintain the close bond you share. Main points to address:
    • Sign language can be an important interpersonal skill.
    • Communicating and socializing with non-hearing persons can increase empathy for others.
    • Add a few sign language phrases to your daily life.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-use-sign-language/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-use-sign-language/     Teach Your Child Self-Control Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:35:58 +0000
  • Think before acting
  • Control impulses
  • Weigh consequences
  • Make safe and acceptable choices
    • Knowing what to expect from your child at each stage of growth - what is normal and what is not, will provide guideposts as your child grows. Lessons in self-control need to be age-appropriate. Parents also need to agree on clear limits and boundaries as well as reasonable consequences for lack of impulse control at each stage of development. It is important to be a model of self-control for your child. Controlling the urge to yell when in a frustrating situation will show your child it can be done. Considering consequences by thinking aloud will give your child a living example of thinking before acting. Your everyday display of kindness, patience and thoughtful regard will go farther than anything else! Preschool Babies and toddlers experience frustration often as they do not have the means to communicate or acquire what they need and want. Distracting the very young child with movement, soft music or introducing an interesting object can work sometimes. Initiating fun activities or changing the setting can also work. As preschoolers get older, say age two and beyond, they may need a brief “time-out Eto cool down. Placing them on a sturdy chair for a minute or two may stop out of control behavior. As soon as the child settles they should be allowed to move from the time-out area. This can be an effective way of teaching early self-control. However, a child should never be made to sit longer than a minute per year of age. Mild tantrums can often be ignored. Praising your child for getting back under control will help them know you understand their frustration. Again, at this age, when babies and toddlers are learning so much by observing, your example can be the best teacher. If you find you are not able to handle your young child’s frustration, it is important to get help from a counselor or physician. They will help you to cope and to find ways to deal with your own feelings of frustration. Main points to address:
    • Children learn by watching you. Handle them calmly, modeling self-control.
    • Use soft music, movement or introduce a fun activity to distract a frustrated preschooler.
    • Use a brief “time-out Eto help an older preschooler cool down. If you need a time-out, step back from the situation, think and get help if you need it.
    • Praise your child for exercising self-control in frustrating situations.
    Grades K-3rd As a child is ready to enter school they are beginning to understand the meaning of “consequences Ewhich heralds a new readiness for self-control. Understanding simple cause and effect can help a child of this age understand the results of their actions, leading them to make conscious choices. This is a good time to talk about good, better and bad choices. Children are also ready and able to learn how to relax long enough to stop and think. Teaching them to stop and take a few deep breathes or to count to ten can give them the grace period necessary to make the better choice. If a poor or impulsive choice has been made, asking “What would have been a better choice? Emay help the next time a similar situation occurs. You may also find it useful to practice in advance when you know your youngster is going to be facing a stressful situation. Role playing can be a fun way to do serious preventive teaching. Children at this age also benefit from explicit instruction in manners. Asking your child to reflect on how they like to be treated is a powerful way to increase awareness of the rights of others. Children who have more difficulty with self-control and impulsiveness may like using a behavior chart to track their progress. Whether the problem is interrupting others, lying, or failing to listen to directions a behavior chart with built in rewards for success can show your child you believe in their ability to develop self-control. Main points to address:
    • Not all children have good self-control by the time they enter school.
    • Teaching your child to be reflective about their behavior can help develop self-awareness and responsibility for their choices.
    • Manners are important enough to be taught and practiced.
    • Using a behavior chart tailored to your child’s present development can encourage compliance and convey faith in their ability to use self-control.
    Grades 4- 6th Most older children are now able to understand the consequences of their actions. Helping your child figure out what went wrong and at what point can help them catch control problems before they occur. Letting them know that everyone loses control sometimes allows them to view themselves and others with compassion. Frustrations and disappointments are universal experiences. Pointing out the times and ways your child is successful will encourage them as they grow older and face new challenges. If your older child seems to be having a great deal of difficulty in school, on the playground or at home it would be wise to visit your doctor, school counselor or social worker. They can help you know what is normal and what if anything needs to be addressed with expert help. Certainly, anytime a child’s behavior is seriously threatening or hurtful to himself or others, you need to seek outside help. As a child becomes more able to exercise self-control they will develop confidence in their ability to make good choices, an awareness of what is fair and right, and a working knowledge of how to use their personal power appropriately. Helping your child learn self-control is not an easy job, but may be the greatest gift you have to offer. Main points to address:
    • Help your child come up with alternative courses of actions prior to stressful events.
    • Praise them for successfully dealing with a frustrating person or situation in a calm, sensible way.
    • Seek help if your child is not successfully controlling hurtful emotions or actions.
    • Remember that learning self-control is a life-long process!
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-self-control/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-self-control/     Teach Your Child to Tie Their Shoes Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:32:10 +0000 Preschool  E1st grade Children really enjoy learning things through rhythm and rhyme or song. You can also teach your children how to tie their shoes through storytelling, such as the story of the Bunny ears or the story about the squirrel running up the tree. Either of these two stories, followed with instruction and providing the steps of tying the shoe in slow motion as you tell the story, will set children up to be able to tie their shoes alone. You can find either of these storied in both the web sites below. You can always use these techniques with children as young as one or two, but simply telling the story or repeating the rhythm every time you put your child’s shoes on, once they get to the age where you teach them how to tie their shoes they will already know the story and will probably be able to recite it. Main points to address:
    • Teach through rhythm and rhyme.
    • Tell your children a story while you are showing them how to tie their shoes.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-tie-their-shoes/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-tie-their-shoes/     Teach Your Child How to Care for Minor Injuries Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:32:10 +0000 Preschool Although preschoolers are a little to young to care for their own wounds, you can begin to take steps toward them caring for their own wounds. When the opportunity arises and your child gets a cut or a small scrap talk your child through every step you are taking. “We have to clean your wound with soap and water first, now we have to dry it up very good. Now we must apply an antibacterial ointment to make sure it does not get infected and then we will place a bandage over it.” You can also explain what each product is used for. “The soap is used to clean it and to be sure we kill all the germs, the antibacterial ointment is used to be sure the cut does not get infected and the bandage is used to keep the cut clean. EThis will set the gears in motion for your child to be able to care for their own injuries. Main points to address:
    • Talk to your child through every step while caring for their injury.
    • Explain what each wound care product is and what it is used for.
    Grades K-3rd Once your children reach the kindergarten to third grade age group is a great time to allow them to care for the injury while you supervise. Explain each step to your child, but allow them the opportunity to complete the steps. “Get a wash cloth and lather it up with soap and water. Now, clean the wound, although it may hurt a little just be sure to get it very clean. EBe sure to allow your child to complete the task. Keep a well-equipped first aid kit in the family bathroom. Your first aid kit should include bandages (all shapes and sizes, including butterfly bandages), antibacterial ointment, cleansing wipes, gauze, tape, wraps, lotions (such as calamine), burn cream, hydro cortisone cream, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipes, pain relief (and/or fever reducer), cotton balls, and other medications that are used for diarrhea or various other conditions. Main points to address:
    • Keep a small first aid kit accessible to your child.
    • Allow them to care for the wound while you supervise.
    Grades 4th-6th Once your children are older they should be able to care for their own wounds with little or no supervision. But to be sure they accurately care for their own wounds (and they take care of every wound accurately) you can provide a checklist for your child in the bathroom. The checklist should be hung somewhere accessible to them and include each step accordingly. Children in this age group should also understand the difference between a wound they can care for and an emergency wound that needs to be cared for by a medical professional such as trouble breathing, discolored lips, a high fever, chest pain, animal or human bites, severe burns, large open wounds, broken bones, blurred vision, feeling dizzy, and/or severe pain. Main points to address:
    • Provide a checklist in the bathroom.
    • Make sure they understand the difference between a minor injury and major injury.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-care-for-minor-injuries/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-care-for-minor-injuries/