Let's Sing

The Getting Ready Song (sung to the tune of Mulberry Bush)

First we need to wash our hands, wash our hands, wash our hands.
First we need to wash our hands and make sure we are ready.

Then we have to make our snack, make our snack, make our snack.
Then we have to make our snack and put it all together.

Next we get to eat it up, eat it up, eat it up.
Next we get to eat it up. Yum! Yum! It’s so tasty.

Snack time with your child should be a no stress fun time to enjoy each other and a tasty snack. Keep it simple, easy and flexible.
Your child might request the same snack several times. This is great. Children like repetition. That is one way they gain confidence in themselves. You as a parent are your child’s first teacher. Make learning a fun time. Take time to listen to your child and encourage conversation as you learn.
Use the song above to begin snack time. Then while you eat together talk about what you did. What was first? Next? Etc. Be accepting and try to see what was important to your child. Listen to the answers and guide accordingly. The one right answer is not the only answer. Your child’s perception might be different.
When asked, “What was first?” The answer might be, “I got the peanut butter.” Not “I washed my hands.” Start where your child is. Develop a good attitude toward learning while you build confidence.