How do you keep your children quite while your on the phone?
The truth is, I don't. This isn't my area of expertise.
But, I did try one thing that worked for awhile, and I can at least share this silly idea (warning: it is pretty silly)...
I invented a secret code - its more fun for your kids if they are in on a conspiracy. The plan was, if I was on the phone and they needed me, they could come and put their hand on me knee. This was the signal, and if I noticed their hand, I would tap back. The tap back would mean = I know you want to talk to me, but I am on the phone, so when I'm off I'll come talk to you. If it was so important they couldn't wait then they would keep their hand on my knee and I would keep tapping which would mean = I know its important, I am going to hurry and finish talking. The secret code worked for awhile - but that's all I've got.
Mama, Do You Love Me?
My favorite of all times
Flotsam
I discovered this treat before its Caldecott - no words - just a treat for the eyes and imagination!
Goodnight Opus
A hysterical departure from the original Goodnight Moon text
Gossie
This little goose never takes off her red boots! The other Dunrea board books are cute too!
Dear Fish
The Gardener
The sweetest girl brings joy to her uncle in ny during the depression - charming!
The Scrambled States of America
The states take on personalities and try switching places - a perfect introductions to the states!
Toot & Puddle
Scaredy Squirrel
Miss Rumphius
Horton Hatches the Egg
The Brave Cowboy
I will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
No Fighting, No Biting
Zuzu's Wishing Cake
2 comments:
Thanks Ang- We will give it a try.
Here's something I did to make phone time easier. It had the side-effect of helping my daughter learn to recognize numbers. When I make a phone call, I let her push the buttons. Sometimes, the phone goes dead because she takes so long deciding, but she loves to help. At first I touched each number first. Now, she can pick out 0, 8, 5, 1, 2, and 7 all by herself.
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