Kids books that celebrate individuality can help teach us that it is okay to be different! If you are looking for books to encourage kids to think for themselves, or stories that foster acceptance of others who may be unique, these are some of our favorites. It takes a lot of courage to stand out in […]
Martin Luther King Jr Crafts and Activities
January 6, 2015 by
Are the kids home from school for Martin Luther King, Jr Day? Looking for something artsy and fun to do?? These Martin Luther King Jr crafts and activities are a great ways to promote peace and diversity. You’ll also find a list of recommended books for kids to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts […]
Valentine’s Day Montessori Trays
February 10, 2014 by
Valentine’s day is a time of giving and a time of love. Getting our kids into the spirit of the holiday is often hard without a moose-sized dose of sugar. But we can easily turn the things they normally do into special holiday crafts that create adorable keepsakes (and even better memories) with a […]
Tips for Raising Empathetic Children
October 9, 2013 by
It’s a rainy Friday evening. My youngest and I are snuggled in a red fleece blanket enjoying A Ball for Daisy, a picture book by Chris Raschka. “She is happy!” Owen tells me, pointing to a picture of Daisy carrying her ball to the park. “How do you know she feels happy?” I ask him. “She is […]
What About Socialization?
August 25, 2013 by
Are you hesitant to homeschool because you’re worried about socialization? More often than not, when I tell someone that my family homeschools their first question is, “What about socialization?”It’s a common misconception that homeschoolers are unsocialized and the socialization question is frequently asked. I decided to ask a few fellow homeschooling moms what they thought […]
Felted Sweater Sweetheart Garland
February 13, 2013 by
This simple project takes only minutes to make with your kids but makes a big impact on your Valentine’s holiday decor! You need: Felted Sweater bits and pieces A sewing machine with thread Scissors Directions: Have your kids cut out circles and hearts from the felted sweater bits. There is no right or wrong size, […]
Learning in an Instant: Writing Letters
February 8, 2013 by
A quick and easy way to learn more about being a good friend (while sneaking in some fun writing practice) is to write a friend a letter. Is your child not ready to write a full letter? Have them draw their friend a picture instead! Have a wonderful weekend!
Teaching Friendship Skills Through Social Stories
February 6, 2013 by
What is a Social Story? A social story is an individualized short story that describes a social situation and reinforces a desired skill, task, or behavior. Social stories use succinct sentences that are usually accompanied by a simple photograph or illustration. They are easily memorized and intended to be read aloud over and over again. […]
A Friendship Song for Kids
February 4, 2013 by
February is a wonderful time to focus on friendship, and this week we are going to give you several ideas! We’d like to start the fun by sharing a sweet bilingual friendship song for kids. Can’t see this video? You can watch it here. Angelique Felix believes in the magic of play. You can find out […]
Gratitude
September 22, 2012 by
I breed morning people. If my little boys sleep until 7 am I am a lucky duck. Alex was even earlier. He woke up at 6 everyday without fail, and I only got relief after he was old enough to make his own breakfast… and then I had Logan and Luke. lol…. Most of the […]
