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Show if estyle i'akr aribunt' al)f ""i It. .s.dunl.tv .Morning, Ma 1977 I'.igi- - II A Helping mothers survive role ? E i Smith, .iiillim ol Momlhooh lor Ilexihool mm in its filth punt inn. liopt-Mothois it s niothi'is, hot nioii' iinpoit.int motliois to ho loiiiiu to. ii hum li.iiiuil in In p.m its lliloii hook-- r ''iiivn.il " i. ; s hoi hook sho 111 i itos 1 i h iloiio bx Bon i.iniin Bloom, University ol Pi ( lurugn. xxhuh shows th.it ihilihoti attain Mi per oont of tliotr tot.il nioiit.il ability In losoouh on Bui ton ol lluni.m Whito. B.tn.inl L.iIioi otoi pox i lopniont, xx ho mill huloii thot ;i i Inhl s ti iuiiit.il uti lor learning .mil h mg is sot h It is .ilnuist i n i puss it ilo Ills itil liiitlnl.ix tor p.uonts .nut sohools to undo tho ho ilt'pi .it ion ol tho lust thioo Xenix St.ltl's Mis smith lists sumo ol P' Wl.itos ollllltlos Ilo ioi Is .11 0 1101 OSS.II s till l lllllll i'll to ho siu i I'ssful ill school .mil also ill ill Sho i' it os tho Carolyn Moils, n Lile-t- y k St off W liter minding the i liihii on" By h ili 'll lunn o.iis 17 lui Ill to ti. I ol Pi x A lai i nt s arc rcsponsihlo for sending Of i- - s child who is physically, I'.idx to and intellectually a Mother I" . s If ' ' Fin 'ho mother of throe daughters and txun sons Mrs. Smith wont to woik to keep the f.imilx budget intact when her oldest i nti led college She taught elomen'arx siliool lor 10 x was during this tulle, she says. that to the com lusion that tho piohlenis most children had at school were caused long before thc started kinder-ga- i It Play clays great family project There haxe been more than 2,30 studies and One states that leports on children and by graduation, the average American child spends more hours w atching television than he or she spends tele-viewi- Play Clay cup cornstarch cups baking soda (1 pound package) lL cups cold water In medium saucepan stir together cornstarch and baking soda Add water all at once and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes (Mixture will come to a boil, then start to thicken first in lumps and then in a thick mass, it should hold its shape Cover With Cloth Turn out onto plate and cover with a damn cloth, cool When cool enough to handle, knead thoroughly on cornstarch dusted surface until smooth and pliable If not to be used immediately, store completely cooled day in tightly closed plastic bag or container with tight titting cover, clay may be kept m a cool plate up to twp weeks Knead stoied ilax thoroughly Ix'foie using Makes about two l omuls of 1 To get the most from their viewing time, and to balance television watching with real life experiences, experts agree, its up to parents to decide what their children watch and for how long "Too much television is teaching the child to watch without paying attention, said Helen Wheeler Smith, author of Survival Handbook tor Preschool 2 Mothers i i i Learning is an action piocess Instead of spending hours out playing, learning how to do things, developing his own toys and communicating with parents and other children, the child is engaged which is passive and in merel.x watching unereatixe " experts also agree that there is scarcely a child to be found who wouldn't choose a project with mom or dad over staring at the set Family projects range from organized trips to doing chores together Add some inexpensive materials and it can be arts and crafts Mrs Smith lists several non-gigifts made from around the house staples A good example of a creative, learning project is xx oi King with clay i ft Join friends on tour of hi storic homes In observance of National Historic Preservation Month, the Utah Heritage Foundation is sponsoring historic tours throughout May m the state The Salt Lake City tour, featuring 12 historic sites, is Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm are $3 and may be purchased at any house cm the tour. Guild memberships are also available a! $10 A membership includes a tour Ticket-brochur- hot Two shuttle buses will available along the oute Other highlights m- lude chamber music from 11am to 1 p m. at Mansion by Highland High School, piano music from 2 to 6 p m. at the Royal Palace Restaurant, and old English martial music by Ihe Capitol English Brass Band at the Ft Douglas bandstand from 2 to 4 lie i Guild, will be on display at the Kearns Mansion before living given away tion Reservations for the Willard or Spring City tours, May 21, must be made at Utah Heritage Foundation office, by May 18. Tickets are $8 and include a chicken box lunch. Buses depart at 9 a m from the Kearns Mansion luit could She began teaching classes at the Young Women's Christian Assn m Salt Lake City in 1968 Those first classes were called, She is still teaching "Mommy and Me i lasses at the YWCA, but Ihey are now called, How to Parent Her book, small because "mothers dont have a lot of time to devote to reading, is the text Published by Follett Publishing Co , it sells for $2 9i lay Add a few diops of food coloring and it will turn from pure white to a child's favorite color Follow these tips for Play Clay playing with preschoolers Whenever possible, work on a top that can be easily sponged clean Provide as many utensils for making special shapes as possible so that many things can be tried Suggestions include cookie cutters, a potato masher, bottle tops, soles of shoes and bits ot screen. Dont forget hands and feet Play Clay squeezed through a garlic press makes Plastic straws are delightful worms" or hair ideal for punching out circles or making dots and lots of things can be done with toothpicks, beads and pebbles. When joining pieces of clay, moisten them slightly. Rolling out the clay with a rolling pm, d shaping it into balls or coils are good activities encouraging coordination Dry those little creations, good for grandma gifts, jewelry or tree ornaments, at loom temperature on waxed paper Turn occasionally, and finish drying on cooling rack Small objects will dry overnight. Larger creations may take 36 hours After thoroughly dry, the children max use felt-ti- p markers or paints for added touches Protect surface by spraying with clear plastic, dipping into shellac or painting with clear nail polish She tries to teach her philosophy child is a separate person with his or her own potential When parents so view the child, their practices in rearing that child will work tow aid such a goal " A Mrs Smith believes the hands-of- f policy, "he'll do it when hes ready" concept, has been replaced by proof that the child learns faster and develops better when he has stimulating interaction with a loving mother and father. More He Learns The more the child experiences in his wot Id by seeing, doing and talking about things, the more he learns and is capable of learning With The day of the fixed IQ is past normal ability at birth, the mental potential of a child is limited only by the way his needs are met and the kind of loving stimulation he receives This determines how he feels about himself, she said Garage is a gocxl two-hande- 1m- - Helen Wheeler Smith gives survival tips for hariied mothers. Getting and holding the at tent urn of adults til socially acceptable ways (rather than w ith misbehax ior) , 2 Show mg pride m 3 Using reHTsonal accomplishment. sources effectively 4 Planning and carrying out complicated aetiv ities, 5 Dealing in abstract thinking, 6 Developing good 7 lViceivnig disc lepaiicies, language e small details, 8 Engaging in and 4 Leading and following peers 1 . make-believ- ) Choose A Project 111 When hoi Mills were m college, she gave teaching school and returned to the University ot Utah. Her obiective was to learn ex cry thing she could, she says, about early childhood education up for company in school lame ten Play Clay comes from the ricipt consumei seixioe department of a national foods Tilts sot Rated Children Dr White rated groups ot children into three categories A Children who cope in a superior way in both social and academic situations B. Children who are not incompetent, but who are not outstanding in any way C Children who are least able to interact with adults and who show negative social behavior and are lowest in intellectual competence studies, he learned mothers ol A the home so group children the child could hav e the freedom to explore and discover, enriched the environment with toys and experiences, stopped to help the child with a problem and took time to explain what was happening, talked about everything they did, acted as a teaching t esource so the child felt free to consult and call for help and shaied the childs excitement with each new accomplish mont " Mrs Smith added, nothing gives a In Ins Should adding a garage to a home this year be on the agenda, why not include a mudroom? If large enough, a lavatory can be installed with sink, heat electricity, hot and cold water as well as counter space, and a place to hang damp clothes. This is a convenient place to rinse oft sand from the beach, clean muddy shoes, wash playthings and garden equipment, arrange flowers or shampoo the dog Homeowners may find that installing a shower stall is also a good idea! And, it's one way to upgrade the resale value of a home simpler.' for the easiest, Bananas are the perfect dress-up- s most ordinary desserts Packaged puddings and fruit gelatines perk up with a crown of golden, sliced bananas Heres one way. Make french vanilla pudding according to package directions, and chill in a pretty glass bowl When set to serve slice bananas spiral fashion m the center and trim the pudding with whipped topping You've got a dessert that's nice enough for company bags$3.00 r 374-176- v hind Mllltlil! Whits Supply I Lasts taso. Contact Briant Summerhays at 55 West 200 North Wedding Settings SHOULDER I S.t.C. lill W it i j UI 1 . 7 Downtown PoOanq Volidotgf 7 Sti ny SIS' H.U X to .If I i h a i c. vi! I u 1 1 iu Cfcte i ! 'Ur "V, v x, "Knowing that the quality of life m the early years determines the quality of lite later on, we need to value our children more We need to become child advocates "It's no longer a case whether or not mothers should entrust the care of their small children to others, she said. "They ai e doing it " Sho outlined the follow nig goals Required courses in human relationships and parenting in junior and senior high school curriculum so our young adults will be prepared for the job that most of them will take on, that of being parents Providing quality day care for every child who needs it, regardless of economic Training and certification for all perworking with young children m centers so the children get the best possible foundation for life, and wages enough to attract good people into the programs sons Standards of program curricula for the preschool years. The cost of these services would be no more than we are now spending on remedial programs, mental and social serv ices and welfare. Return Engagement! Renaissance Craft Fair Tuesday - Saturday 10-1- 4 demonstrate thei? crafts at the mall. Candlemakers, glass blowers, potters, wood carvers! Presented by American Fairs, as an encore to the highly successful crafts fair held at Fashion Place last September QcranrKR ATHER jAII d It takes a mature person to fill the needs of small children, a person who can put her own needs aside to provide for another's Many of these young mothers still leel the same needs as the children they are attempting to take care of See over 30 master artisans In Provo -LE- the til si year, a child ' mil From the first to the thud hiithdax, a i lnlil needs to learn I i an From the third to the fifth year, the " xx ill i laid needs to learn, W Work Mothers ho In I for niiulroom p m MAIN ST child-proofe- May A quilt, featuring historic Utah buildings and made by members of the Utah Heritage Founda I The report goes on to sax that only a nullum spaces are available m heenseil dux care programs for the six million presihool ihildren whose mothers work Adding to the problem are increasing mothers who numbers ot unwed teen-ag- e haxe opted to keep their children "We have children caring for children." she said 0,1 s she soil She status needs to leal n H hile Mrs Smith hojx'x it's well trained mothers who ate lining and teaching their small children, she worries about the millions of youngsters a huso mothers are working We all nix'd to bo child advocates, she states According to a Uilmr Department study done til 1974, almost 27 million children in the United States, or 42 per cent of tho children under age IK, had mothers who were working or seeking work One m every four of these children is below regular school age and requires some kind of care in their working mother's absence Fatly learning is tho key to life It s mandatory that mot hors fultill tho xital lolc of teacher at homo.' sho said ' tho sihools emotionally It at il " . 1 Ith tin tlulax 1ll'll lnlil mure of a fooling ot self worth than mother w ho enjoy s him The hook takes parents through those explaining what a i lnlil tally years needs at e.u h step and then otters suggestions (oi mother on how best to oiler xih.it is iieeded and still survive as a i See Joxee .uni get Mel tin xiuir iilitt.il v ). xx eiidim 1 I .isi Smith u Khm c k r w Ik mpk 5 u iu lkhwix 1 1 QcranrKR gjushionrualcLce |