Dedicated to Developing Little Spirits
I have recently become obsessed with a new product: The Kidswitch Light Switch Extender. The idea is the same as with my Faucet Extender obsession: Create an environment where children can take care of themselves. The benefits are numerous but THREE that immediately pop into my mind are: 1) Fosters independence and subsequently self-esteem in [Read On]
Many of you know that I attended the American Montessori conference a few weeks ago. I left the conference motivated and inspired by the people, content and ideas. I vowed to share some of what I learned with my readers. So, here is a write up on a presentation called “Peace at Last: Student-Based Conflict [Read On]
Between Easter and Spring, we’re doing a lot of jumping and hopping these days! We’re frogs, we’re bunnies, we’re dinosaurs and other various extinct animals. All great fun. Feeling inspired by my sons abilities to move non-stop and, of course, their adorableness, I created a series of movements for us to do based on HOPPING [Read On]
I am big believer that getting kids moving and “doing stuff” will open the floodgates of communication. For many years, I have envisioned coordinating a group that takes children suffering loss out for hikes. The fresh air and the physical activity works wonders for opening the mind and allowing it to breath. Grief can come [Read On]
Did you know that toddlers can solve their own problems? Yes, it is true! With the help and guidance of us grown ups, who often are too quick to offer solutions without giving children the opportunity to come up with a solution on their own, they just might be able to do it. They just [Read On]
Tonight as my 2.5 year old slept peacefully I stared at him thinking of a few special people I wished so much that he had the chance to meet. Then my eyes flooded with tears. How do I convey to this little spirit the idea and the reality of death, that these people impacted and [Read On]
