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Saying Yes to No
One area that I studied in school was the importance of teaching our children self-control. We were given an interesting video to watch on You Tube created by Dr. David Walsh, the author of ‘Say Yes to No‘. In this video he recreates the “Marshmallow Test” where he gives a child one marshmallow and tells them that if they wait to eat their marshmallow for 15 minutes (an eternity for children) they would receive another …
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“Want-to-do’s” in February
Last month I wrote about the importance of designating time in our busy lives for our “want-to’s”…the fun stuff we want to do with our kids, but sometimes feel like we have no time to actually do! I hope some of you were able to attend some of the events I posted last month, but if not, don’t feel guilty! Here are brand new ways to spend fun and intentional time with your little ones!
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Take 5: …it’s a GOOD thing to do!
Give a little kindness…it’s a GOOD thing to do! This “Take 5″ category is NEW to our blog and covers issues on how build character, teach social manners, and grow spirituality in your little one. I want you to know I am super passionate about this topic, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to share some of these ideas with you!!
Today’s “Take 5″ is really about laying the foundation for teaching kids character and concepts like …
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Homemade Memory Game
Don’t know what to do with all of the left over scraps of paper from scrapbooking? You know, the random cut-outs of the beautiful paper you paid too much for and can’t seem to throw away! Here is an easy way to put those scraps to good use while having fun with your little one! My kids had so much fun picking out the decorated paper to design their own personalized Memory Game.
Materials Needed: Scrap …
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The Art of Storytelling
Children’s books are something I enjoy. I could honestly spend hours in the children’s book center at Barnes and Nobles just flipping through great stories! One thing I love most about them are the illustrations that bring stories to life.
Although I know the kids in my class love when I read stories to them, I have been surprised to find that they also love when I simply tell them a story. It is AMAZING to me that these …
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Creating Healthy Eating Habits
Yuck!
“I don’t want that, it’s green!” You’ve heard it before. Even if they don’t say it, they leave it on the plate- untouched. Or they turn their head as you try every trick in the book to get them to eat it. It is much easier to start young as our kiddos get accustomed to the tastes and textures of the items we are offering. But have faith: you CAN start at anytime! Make it fun, and there will …
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Our Brain: It is AMAZING!
As humans, we are born with either all or almost all of the brain cells we will ever accumulate over our life time (scientists aren’t completely sure which one). As we learn new things, the cells create what is called a dendrite. These dendrites are like pathways that connect brain cells to other brain cells. The more we learn the more these pathways are created and the faster information can be processed and recalled when prompted. It is awesome to …
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The Tech Debate Part 1: Is Technology Developmentally Appropriate for Your Child?
In this day and age — not to mention here in Scottsdale – it is a daily occurrence to see young children with accessibility to incredible, expensive technology. Common sightings at Kierland and Desert Ridge are stroller children playing on iPads or listening to their parents’ iPods, teenagers talking on their smart phones, and toddlers asking to “see” the pictures on digital cameras immediately after photos are taken! I can remember when I was in elementary school having to wait a …
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I Have a Dream…The Pureness of a Child
Since this week’s curriculum was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we had these amazing opportunities to discuss with our kids concepts like fairness, friendship, equality, culture, and of course, dreams! The kids responded to our discussion with so much honesty and care that all of us were pleasantly shocked and emotionally touched! It was just a reminder that kids truly have such innocent and pure hearts. The below “I …
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Snow Globe Craft
Winter Snow Globe Craft
The winter season brings us cold weather and often times leaves us inside wondering what we can do with our little ones! Making a craft – like the snow globe below – is always a fun activity every child can do (with some help provided, of course!). Here is an example of a homemade Snow Globe. Not only do children love snow globes, but it is a craft you can hold on to and bring out …
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