Not good with kids?? How to treat 6 year olds? Need your help Please!!??(see details)?
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6 year olds aren't given much credit for what they can understand and do. This is a GREAT age. They are usually pretty independent (they're always a few exceptions) and are pretty energetic. They love to have a good time, so keeping them busy and entertained is key. Have a regular conversation with them...don't talk down to them. 6 year olds are ver insightful and you will find tha many of them LOVE to talk and tell anyone about anything (I've been a 1st grade teacher for 8 years now and have heard countless stories that I wish I never heard from my students)!
Try and find out what the child's interests are and go from there. For example, if the kids likes to roller skate, then plan some time to do this and perhaps go somewhere fun for lunch. Make a day out of it! When you keep them active and busy the faster your day goes.
Your friends should know that every adult that their child will interact with is going to be different. So, be yourself but be sure to set a good example for this child at the same time. Setting a good example simply means, use common sense and stick to your gut feeling. If you're gut tells you something isn't right or appropriate, chances are you're right. You're better being safe, then sorry.
I always tell my students' parents that it's always about balance. "A little bit of this and a little bit of that" goes a long way! Most importantly, have fun! When you're having fun, kids at any age enjoy themselves ten times more!
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At that age they can pretty much entertain themselves.
My 5 year old likes to watch cartoons, Disney movies, SpongeBob, and she likes to read and draw. You would just have to kind of follow the kid's lead.
It's not like it will be the end of the world if you make a mistake. They won't break, and probably won't cry too much about it. Don't swear around them or anything like that, other than that just go and have fun. You would be suprised what kind of fun you can have playing games with a 5 or 6 year old.
Just ask the kid what he/she wants to do.
A six year old will be more than happy to tell you.
Play a game or do something interactive and the time will pass faster than you ever could have dreamed.
Kids love to color and do art projects, you don't need to be creative just pull out the playdoh and they'll love you. Smile and be patient, it just takes a little time to get used to being the babysitter.
I have a 15 and a 7 yr old and the biggest difference between the two of them is the amount of attention they crave and require. The thing to know about kids around that age is they usually don't concentrate on one thing for more 20 mins. You don't really have to structure things for them to do, give them choices. Video games, books, toys, outside play time. The biggest thing is to be engaged with them and treat them like a person. As far as what to say or do around them just use your common sense, don't drink, smoke, swear or be engaged in any kind of sexual situations around them, they are smart and can pick up on more than you know. Most of all just be real around them, kids can smell a phony a mile away. Be yourself and have fun.
Just dont swear around them or anything. If they give you trouble remember to get down on your knees to their level and explain to them what they have done and why it upsets you, instead of yelling at them or something. It really works. Anyone regardless of age would rather be spoken to than yelled at right? And its intimidating if you dont come down to their level, they may either get scared or just rebel if you stand and talk down to them. Try the same with 12-14 year olds next time too, explain instead of telling them off. As for entertainment, let them draw, watch disney, or play pretend. Maybe you could let them dress up in your old clothes (kids love costumes). The kids will probably entertain themselves if you just give them some options (once again crayons, tv, clothes, toys, etc). You could even read to them or help them learn to read if they are starting to learn in school. Little kids are fun because they arent as self-concious as adults are. They really look up to adults and copy things they see, so be careful about smoking, etc. If its warm where you live take them for a walk, or to the park, or go outside and play ball. The list is endless. You really dont remember being six? That's too bad :(
First off, just think back to when you were a kid. Try and listen to what the children have to say. Give the choices and let them know that there a consequences for bad choices. Be fair and firm. Children can spot a weak link. Plus, if they don't like you. You're going to know it. Try to give them two choices of things to do. Watch TV or read a book. Help them with things that their parents don't do. I work with alot of kids that parents are just too busy to spend quality time with them. If you can establish a fun and vibrant relationship your job should be fun for you as well. Since you don't have any children you really want to do what you're doing. Is it? If the answer is NO! then I suggest you find other means of spending an evening. Kids are alot of fun. Just don't make a JOB. If you have a silly side, show them that side of you too, but remember to be in control. If a child doesn't want to listen and have tantrums, just have them sit until they can calm down or give them the either/or. Once they have learned your style of discipline. You will be loved by them and the parents. I hope it works out for you. Please, let me know how it goes.
all you need to do is to keep them occupied. do some arts and crafts with them. if not, play little games with them. six year olds are not hard to handle. make them help you make food. if they are girls think of them as a sister, paint their nails or braid their hair. I am pretty sure that that will work. these things entertained me when i was 6. these things got me occupied until now, 15.
I had the same problem. I'm constantly having my siblings drop their kids off at my apartment (they are all over 6 now, but they are constantly multiplying). 6 years olds need to be interracted with a lot. So try playing a board game, play hide and seek, go to a park and have them play on a jungle gym or something. Just try to find out what he/she likes to do and build on that. Dont talk to them like they are a baby (they will hate that cause at that age they are trying to seem older) but talk to them in words they will understand. Ask them what their favorite sport in, or what the name of their teacher in school is, what their favorite subject in school is. A lot of kids that age just love to talk and you can keep them occupied for hours just talking.
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