Playing with a dollhouse can be one of the best times that you have had with your family. This play not only helps bring the family together, but also teaches children how to have a great imagination, and can even help discipline and teach your children. This article points out some of the benefits of playing dollhouse with your children.
Family togetherness
Creating memories is what a happy family does for their children, memories of laughing and giggling with them. Some of the greatest memories that I can remember are playing with my parents. Whether it is tag or crazy eights, sitting down with your family can create a powerful cohesiveness.
Dollhouses are naturally inviting towards children. Therefore here are some natural ingredients for a good time: First set aside some free unhampered time. Second, set out some of your childs best toys, including any dollhouses or dollhouse furniture that you might have. Third, relax, enjoy, and play!
Encouraging imagination
What happens next? This is a great question to encourage imagination, and by all means throw in some dragons, fairies, and conquests of great glory and doom. Not only are you having some great laughs with your children, but you are encouraging the development of their creative side.
In todays classrooms, math and science take up so much of our childrens curriculum that is almost a wonder that we still have some creative souls left in society. Not to mention that the majority of families today have both parents outside working. Given these examples our children, families, and thus our lives are under a lot of stress, and I dont think that you have to be reading this article to agree with that statement. Honestly, having a dollhouse just to give an invitation to express your childs creativeness is a big step.
Now that we have established the fact that we are stressed, our children are overbooked, and undernourished with creative activities, lets talk about play. First, take a moment and remember some of the fun games that you used to play as you were young. It seems like yesteryear was simple and fun. Let us instill some of that relaxed creativity into our children today. Second, and probably most important, is to let yourself have fun. Be creative, be silly, have a good time. If you need an excuse to have fun I think that your fun-o-meter is running way below empty!
Teaching children through play
Play is one of the best ways to teach children, especially discipline. The next time that you child is out of line, make a note of the circumstances and try to gear your next play session to replicate that scenario.
One example could be of hitting a sibling. The parent picks up a doll and plays the part of the child, and asks the child to play the part of the parent. Brace yourself if you have never heard what you sound like in the mind of your child. As play continues, start to beat up on a sibling and see if your child reacts in a way that is similar to what you do. Take some time to talk about the situation, through the use of your dolls.
This is a great example of teaching discipline in a non-confrontational manner. Children are more receptive to the instructions because they are really playing.
Conclusion
Dollhouses, toys, and anything that can bring a family together are great resources for families. Play can be fun, informative, and helpful in our family lives. Not only will it help reduce our own stress, but it will give us a chance to have some quality heart to heart sessions with our children.
Family togetherness
Creating memories is what a happy family does for their children, memories of laughing and giggling with them. Some of the greatest memories that I can remember are playing with my parents. Whether it is tag or crazy eights, sitting down with your family can create a powerful cohesiveness.
Dollhouses are naturally inviting towards children. Therefore here are some natural ingredients for a good time: First set aside some free unhampered time. Second, set out some of your childs best toys, including any dollhouses or dollhouse furniture that you might have. Third, relax, enjoy, and play!
Encouraging imagination
What happens next? This is a great question to encourage imagination, and by all means throw in some dragons, fairies, and conquests of great glory and doom. Not only are you having some great laughs with your children, but you are encouraging the development of their creative side.
In todays classrooms, math and science take up so much of our childrens curriculum that is almost a wonder that we still have some creative souls left in society. Not to mention that the majority of families today have both parents outside working. Given these examples our children, families, and thus our lives are under a lot of stress, and I dont think that you have to be reading this article to agree with that statement. Honestly, having a dollhouse just to give an invitation to express your childs creativeness is a big step.
Now that we have established the fact that we are stressed, our children are overbooked, and undernourished with creative activities, lets talk about play. First, take a moment and remember some of the fun games that you used to play as you were young. It seems like yesteryear was simple and fun. Let us instill some of that relaxed creativity into our children today. Second, and probably most important, is to let yourself have fun. Be creative, be silly, have a good time. If you need an excuse to have fun I think that your fun-o-meter is running way below empty!
Teaching children through play
Play is one of the best ways to teach children, especially discipline. The next time that you child is out of line, make a note of the circumstances and try to gear your next play session to replicate that scenario.
One example could be of hitting a sibling. The parent picks up a doll and plays the part of the child, and asks the child to play the part of the parent. Brace yourself if you have never heard what you sound like in the mind of your child. As play continues, start to beat up on a sibling and see if your child reacts in a way that is similar to what you do. Take some time to talk about the situation, through the use of your dolls.
This is a great example of teaching discipline in a non-confrontational manner. Children are more receptive to the instructions because they are really playing.
Conclusion
Dollhouses, toys, and anything that can bring a family together are great resources for families. Play can be fun, informative, and helpful in our family lives. Not only will it help reduce our own stress, but it will give us a chance to have some quality heart to heart sessions with our children.