A child`s first impressions last a lifetime. They have a profound effect on a person`s responses to the world, on the choices they make and the values they live by. In their early years, children are inevitably subjected to influences chosen by the adults around them. If, as a parent, you want to nourish your child`s heart and mind with healthy influences, this book is for you. First Impressions examines vital questions, such as: What creates impressions? Where are the effects felt? How can the best ones be chosen? The book then offers a wide variety of practical activities which are both fulfilling and fun. The activities are primarily aimed at children between one and five and include: • Singing • Movement and Mime • Plays • Stories • Prayers • The Quiet Moment • Exploration of the elements • Crafts and homemaking activities • Games to introduce numbers and reading