“Hello, I am Safia. Gudda (My Dad) wants me to tell you about my home activities. Come along. Spend some time with us. See what we do.”

Our day starts early in the morning. We go out for Our day starts early in the morning. We go out for morning walks and take care of our plantsmorning walks and take care of our plantsProvide opportunities to play in the fresh airProvide opportunities to play in the fresh airDo not stop them from exploringDo not stop them from exploringDo not exaggerate fearsDo not exaggerate fears

“Maria is more interested in pictures and listening to stories. Dadda, Mama and Gudda read stories to us.”

Let them select their own stories. Give them time to look at pictures and take time out to read to them.

“We choose the book, and the time to read.”

Do not limit reading to syllabus (textbooks) only.

Give them time to complete a taskGive them time to complete a taskDevelop listening skill by telling stories and giving tasksDevelop listening skill by telling stories and giving tasksAllow children to share their experience with Allow children to share their experience with other: a. children, b. adults.other: a. children, b. adults.Do not instruct again and againDo not instruct again and againDo not complete a task for a childDo not complete a task for a child

“Maria Bajee (Massi’s daughter) comes over to learn as well.

My Mom teaches her how to read.”

Teach a child who cannot go to school. This will make your children more caring and responsible.

Introduce the word “Time’ Introduce the word “Time’ Fix a time for every major taskFix a time for every major taskDo not compromise on the “Time”Do not compromise on the “Time”Mark a place for every object.Mark a place for every object.Show and remind child the proper place for different thingsShow and remind child the proper place for different thingsAsk children to clean up before going to another activityAsk children to clean up before going to another activity

“We draw pictures from the books we have read.”

Let children express their feeling through art.

Enable children to do work independently. Demonstrate, and then let them do it. Enable children to do work independently. Demonstrate, and then let them do it. Learn to accept: a. mistakes, b. lack ofLearn to accept: a. mistakes, b. lack of perfection.perfection.Display their workDisplay their workDiscuss their workDiscuss their workDo not bribe, or punishDo not bribe, or punishDo not compare Do not compare

“Zainab likes to do it as well, but she likes working alone. We don’t disturb her.”

Younger children prefer to work alone. Help them improve their concentration by giving them a calm and peaceful environment.

“Next its time to take care of pets.”

Taking care of pets makes children caring and responsible.

“I make a castle. Appee builds a dam. Maria makes an ant house. Muhammad thinks of ideas.”

Sand play fosters creativity.

“Time to water plants.”

Let children observe nature.

Introduce the word “work” to childrenIntroduce the word “work” to childrenBe good role models: Show interest in workBe good role models: Show interest in workKill boredom: Provide wide range of activitiesKill boredom: Provide wide range of activitiesWe learn to select the right toolsWe learn to select the right toolsDevelop critical thinkingDevelop critical thinking

Offer different materials and activities.Offer different materials and activities.Tolerate the messTolerate the messProvide time to do a favorite activity for at least 45 minutesProvide time to do a favorite activity for at least 45 minutesToo much TV is not good for children.Too much TV is not good for children.

“One last painting for Maria.”

Go to bed early. Avoid going out late nights.

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