TOYS & TOOLS
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TOYS SHOULD BE SIMPLE AND PURPOSEFUL
“Let them have few playthings, and let these be strong and durable. Such suggestions, small though they seem, mean much in the education of the child.” Ellen G. White, Child Guidance, p. 102
CRAFTING & CREATING
CRITICAL THINKING, PLANNING, & GOAL SETTING
“Children should be trained to amuse themselves, to exercise their own ingenuity and skill. Thus they will learn to be content with very simple pleasures.” Child Guidance p. 132
EMOTION REGULATION
“They should be taught to subdue the hasty temper, to withhold the passionate word, to manifest unvarying kindness, courtesy, and self-control.” Child Guidance p. 133
EMPATHY & OTHER-CENTEREDNESS
“But our attainments will avail nothing if not put to use for the honor of God and the good of humanity.” Child Guidance p. 497
GRATITUDE & JOURNALING
“Were children, in the home life, educated and trained to be grateful to the Giver of all good things, we would see an element of heavenly grace manifest in our families. Cheerfulness would be seen…” Child Guidance p. 148-149
MEMORY
“In childhood and youth practical and literary training should be combined, and the mind stored with knowledge.” Child Guidance p. 295
PHYSICAL FITNESS & GARDENING
“Whatever promotes physical health, promotes the development of a strong mind and a well-balanced character.” Child Guidance p. 361
SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL LEARNING
“Each member of the household should sacredly regard the feelings and respect the right of the others. By this means mutual consideration and forbearance will be cultivated, prejudices will be softened, and rough points of character smoothed.” Child Guidance p. 205
SOCIODRAMATIC PLAY / MAKE-BELIEVE
“Allow the children under your care to have an individuality, as well as yourselves. Ever try to lead them, but never drive them.” Child Guidance p. 210
STORYTELLING PLAY
“In order for children and youth to have health, cheerfulness, vivacity, and well-developed muscles and brains, they should be much in the open air and have well-regulated employment and amusement.” Child Guidance p. 339
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