WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY
When your child comes home messy with….
Green paint in the hair! Pink paint on their jeans! Sand in their shoes!
Spaghetti Bolognaise on their best shirt! White socks that look brown!
Sleeves a little bit damp!
YOUR CHILD probably…
worked with a friend, solved a problem, created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference, learned a new skill, had a great time
developing new language skills
YOUR CHILD probably didn’t…
feel lonely, become bored, do repetitive tasks
or worksheets, sit down to work that is discouraging
YOU probably…
paid good money for those clothes,
will have trouble getting the pink paint out,
are concerned that we arn’t paying enough attention to your child
YOUR CHILD’S KEYWORKER is probably…
aware of your child’s needs and interests, spent
time planning a challenging activity for the children, encouraged the
children to try new things, didn't force your child to wear an aprons, was worried that
you might be concerned
Try to remember your favourite activity when
you were little. Was it outdoor play with water, mud,
dressing up clothes, with friends?
Young children really learn when they are actively involved in
play, not when someone is talking to them.
There is a difference between “messy” and “lack of care.”
We made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap,
washed hands after toileting and before eating, and
also planned messy fun things to do because that’s
How young children learn!
Send your child in clothes that can get dirty!
Send extra old clothes for times when your child gets wet or
really messy. If you need to take your child out, straight from us,
bring the clothes for `best occasions’ and allow plenty of time to change.
Stay calm…
Remember in a few years, as teenagers your child will use your shampoo,
your favourite bath toiletries and most of your towels to be clean.
But young children need time to be just themselves children.
When your child comes home messy with….
Green paint in the hair! Pink paint on their jeans! Sand in their shoes!
Spaghetti Bolognaise on their best shirt! White socks that look brown!
Sleeves a little bit damp!
YOUR CHILD probably…
worked with a friend, solved a problem, created a masterpiece
negotiated a difference, learned a new skill, had a great time
developing new language skills
YOUR CHILD probably didn’t…
feel lonely, become bored, do repetitive tasks
or worksheets, sit down to work that is discouraging
YOU probably…
paid good money for those clothes,
will have trouble getting the pink paint out,
are concerned that we arn’t paying enough attention to your child
YOUR CHILD’S KEYWORKER is probably…
aware of your child’s needs and interests, spent
time planning a challenging activity for the children, encouraged the
children to try new things, didn't force your child to wear an aprons, was worried that
you might be concerned
Try to remember your favourite activity when
you were little. Was it outdoor play with water, mud,
dressing up clothes, with friends?
Young children really learn when they are actively involved in
play, not when someone is talking to them.
There is a difference between “messy” and “lack of care.”
We made sure your child was fed, warm, took a nap,
washed hands after toileting and before eating, and
also planned messy fun things to do because that’s
How young children learn!
Send your child in clothes that can get dirty!
Send extra old clothes for times when your child gets wet or
really messy. If you need to take your child out, straight from us,
bring the clothes for `best occasions’ and allow plenty of time to change.
Stay calm…
Remember in a few years, as teenagers your child will use your shampoo,
your favourite bath toiletries and most of your towels to be clean.
But young children need time to be just themselves children.
