Many preschool teachers will tell you that it’s not easy to hold the attention of an entire class of very young kids. That’s why it pays to be creative, even if you might look like a fool to some adults while doing so.
A guy has complained about how much he hates that his teacher girlfriend dresses like Ms. Frizzle for work. But his main gripe is that she sees no problem wearing her unusual outfits in public too. In a bid to get her to dress more “normal,” he lied and told his GF that his mother was embarrassed to be seen out with her. Not only did he get a dressing down from his mom, but he received an unexpected life lesson from his teacher girlfriend as well.
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When he acted like a toddler and tried to change her, he got schooled in the best way possible
If he shared the story to get sympathy, he might have been sorely disappointed
Playing dress-up isn’t just fun – it has several benefits, according to experts
Think back to your childhood… Did you ever raid your mom’s cupboard and wear her heels and scarves? Maybe you threw on a cape and pretended to be a superhero? Perhaps you still do!
Many kids (and adults) love dressing up, and experts say doing so is not only fun, but really good for you. It’s a form of imaginative play, explains the Healthline site, adding that imaginative play boostsproblem-solving and self-regulation skills.
“Kids create situations and scenes and act out social events. They’re able to test out new ideas and behaviors in a comfortable environment,” the site notes. “Dress-up encourages creative thinking and communication skills. It also helps kids practice language development and their social skills. Playing with another child or adult requires teamwork, cooperation, and sharing.”
But it doesn’t stop there. When kids put on and take off costumes, it’s a mini workout, particularly when it comes to developing their fine motor skills. Those little hands and fingers are mastering using buttons, zippers, and snaps.
According to Dr. Karen Aronian, a schoolteacher, college professor, and the founder of Aronian Education Design, dressing up boosts physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory skills. It also encourages teamwork and negotiation skills when there’s a discussion about which role each child/adult will play.
“There are many opportunities to expand literacies by talking about the dress-up scenarios that children fashion,” Aronian told Healthline. The expert explains that asking and answering questions about the characters/scenes they’ve created can help build conversational skills.
And the teacher featured in this story might feel vindicated by Aronian’s advice not to limit dress-up to the classroom.
“Encourage your kids to wear their creations wherever they go,” she advises. “They will generally get positive feedback and this will give them an opportunity to practice their social skills in the community: at the grocery store, post office, and restaurants.”
The guy later shared an update that many people were secretly hoping for
And the crowd went wild…
