Fostering Independence and Empowering Our Children (A compilation)
We have written several posts about ways to instill capability in our children. When we provide an environment where they can succeed independently, we send so many wonderful underlying messages to...
View ArticleInvitation in Green
This summer we struggled to maintain enjoyed the benefits of a bountiful garden. We had more summer squash than we knew what to do with, so we gave a lot away and made a lot of squash muffins (think...
View ArticleUsing Visuals to Empower Our Children (free printable included)
Visual aids often rank high as a tool for productivity in children (and adults). Visuals offer clear and concise directions for success. They can allow for increased independence, which in turn can...
View ArticleTypewriter Games
It started with the word FART. Oh my! FART! One of those “potty words”. Well, if it’s the beginning of my son’s journey into reading, then so be it. (If I’m being honest, I’m perfectly okay with...
View ArticleYES
Yes, you may. Children don’t get better at coping with hearing the word “no” because we deliberately impose a “firm no” sometimes. What best prepares children to deal with the “real world”, rules,...
View ArticleUsing Play to Empower
When we change the way we view behavior, we change our relationship with our children. If we can start to see sibling squabbles, cleaning up, and other behaviors during play as an opportunity, we can...
View ArticleEaster Treats – Age 6
I saw this really great post over on THE PIONEER WOMAN. I showed it to my 6 year old son and he immediately wanted to make them. Ours are not as pretty, but they are 100% child made, and as you know...
View ArticleDroids (Embracing the Love of All Things Star Wars)
The chatter in my classroom last month revolved around Star Wars. From Legos to blocks to snack time, everything was all Star Wars….all the time. In true child-led fashion, I embraced this interest....
View ArticleA-frame Climber
“Taking risk develops the frontal lobe of the brain. That’s the same area needed for executive functions, including concentration, memory, flexibility, and problem solving.” ~ Heather Shumaker (“It’s...
View ArticleFace Painting
YES, YOU MAY RUN ERRANDS WITH ME HAVING A “BEARD LIKE DADDY” Children have a blast painting or drawing on themselves. They are masters of the moment and love the way it feels to smear paint or marker...
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