How to Take Children to an Amusement Park
Dress all the children in the same color, it is easier to keep track of them., Make sure everything is done before you leave for the park such as going to the bathroom and anything else that needs to be done. , Pack light., Check out the rides., Do...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Dress all the children in the same color
You and the children will have to carry anything you bring.
And only pack what you need. , When you are at the park, you might want to walk around and see what rides and attractions there are so everyone will be able to see what interests them. , Have each child pick a buddy for the day and every so often do "buddy checks".
The children must stand with their buddy and if there is a child missing you will always be able to tell.
Once everyone is standing with their buddy, count all of the pairs to make sure there isn't a pair missing. , Such as, have each child take turns to choose which ride they would like to go on, or whatever way you think might work for you.
Do this so there isn't any fighting or arguing. , See which kids would like to go on the ride and which kids don't want to go on the ride.
Whoever does not want to go on the ride wait with by the exit gate of the ride and send the other kids on the ride.
If there is more than one adult in the group, send one adult on the ride and the other adult waiting with the kids that don't want to go on the ride. , , Extra luggage is not fun! , If there are any water rides have a set time that you will go on the water rides so you will change into your bathing suits, go on any water rides, and change back into normal clothes so you won't keep having to change in and out of bathing suits. , Have a meeting place that is easy for the children to see and remember.
Walk them to the meeting place.
Remind them not to panic.
Tell the children to stay in the spot that they are in when they got lost and count to
100.
When they get to 100, if they are still lost go to the meeting place.
When you are looking for the lost child, retrace your steps for a short amount of time and if you have not found the child go to the meeting place.
Also, when you realize one child is missing that is a good time to do a quick buddy check.
If the child still can't find anyone at the meeting place after waiting there for a few minutes, tell them to go to a security guard or another mother with children and ask for help. -
Step 2: it is easier to keep track of them.
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Step 3: Make sure everything is done before you leave for the park such as going to the bathroom and anything else that needs to be done.
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Step 4: Pack light.
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Step 5: Check out the rides.
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Step 6: Do the buddy system.
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Step 7: Develop a system to choose which ride you go on next.
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Step 8: As you are going on the rides
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Step 9: don't force the kids to go on rides they don't want to.
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Step 10: Have a set time for eating so each child will know when it is time to eat and there will be no complaints and asking "can we eat now?"
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Step 11: Save souvenir shopping for the end of the trip so that you won't be stuck carrying souvenirs around.
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Step 12: Save the water rides for a certain time.
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Step 13: Have a plan for if any of the kids get lost.
Detailed Guide
You and the children will have to carry anything you bring.
And only pack what you need. , When you are at the park, you might want to walk around and see what rides and attractions there are so everyone will be able to see what interests them. , Have each child pick a buddy for the day and every so often do "buddy checks".
The children must stand with their buddy and if there is a child missing you will always be able to tell.
Once everyone is standing with their buddy, count all of the pairs to make sure there isn't a pair missing. , Such as, have each child take turns to choose which ride they would like to go on, or whatever way you think might work for you.
Do this so there isn't any fighting or arguing. , See which kids would like to go on the ride and which kids don't want to go on the ride.
Whoever does not want to go on the ride wait with by the exit gate of the ride and send the other kids on the ride.
If there is more than one adult in the group, send one adult on the ride and the other adult waiting with the kids that don't want to go on the ride. , , Extra luggage is not fun! , If there are any water rides have a set time that you will go on the water rides so you will change into your bathing suits, go on any water rides, and change back into normal clothes so you won't keep having to change in and out of bathing suits. , Have a meeting place that is easy for the children to see and remember.
Walk them to the meeting place.
Remind them not to panic.
Tell the children to stay in the spot that they are in when they got lost and count to
100.
When they get to 100, if they are still lost go to the meeting place.
When you are looking for the lost child, retrace your steps for a short amount of time and if you have not found the child go to the meeting place.
Also, when you realize one child is missing that is a good time to do a quick buddy check.
If the child still can't find anyone at the meeting place after waiting there for a few minutes, tell them to go to a security guard or another mother with children and ask for help.
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