For wee little ones, Presidents Day in the US, or Family Day in some parts of Canada, does not have the same relevance that it will later. At this point in children’s lives, this day may mean that some family members get to stay home, or there is time to go to the playground or to a special community event. And that is quite okay. One way to honor this day is to spend some time doing something together. Some ideas are to cook up a treat, play with toys, make up a story, go for a walk, read some books, do a puzzle, etc. This is one way we build relationships and children learn from experience. As a matter of fact, President Washington himself talks about relationships in his famous quote that “True friendship is a plant of slow growth.” Close- ness is something that develops over time. So, in the spirit of this day, and to promote learning about social interactions as part of kindergarten readiness, enjoy an activity together, adults and kids. What will you do today?
