Dedicated to Developing Little Spirits
We’re moving in a few weeks. So there has been a lot of purging and organizing in our home. I know all this moving around might have its negative impact on our little guys. We have certainly had some tough moments. We’ve had some unexpectedly great ones too. This activity is one example. I was [Read On]
Ah, Cinco de Mayo! What a fun holiday to celebrate with wonderful music, colors and joy! Many believe Cinco de Mayo to be Mexico’s Independence Day but really the day marks victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in the year 1862. We’ve been celebrating in our home this week through art, a little [Read On]
We couldn’t let Cinco de Mayo get by us without a sensory tub! While playing with this tub, we listened to a Cinco de Mayo playlist I created from iTunes. Everything I purchased for this Cinco de Mayo sensory tub was inexpensive from the Dollar Store & Amazon. Jalapenos Mexican Flags Green, Red and White [Read On]
I love the colors of Mexico! The flag’s green, white and red are vibrant and fun for kids. Cinco de Mayo provides a wonderful opportunity to work with these colors, working the senses, and also provides a foray into learning about Mexican culture, history and geography. The meaning behind the colors: Green: represents hope for [Read On]
In honor of Financial Literacy for Youth month (and my addiction to Pinterest), I decided to go in search for (or my) Top Ten Early Financial Literacy Pinterest Pins. After I sifted through hundreds, here is my list: Growing Kinders’ Bankrupt! Game Holly at Quirky Momma’s Kids Activities Blog has a great post on teaching [Read On]
They had me at “Moonjar“. The name, inspired by the phrase “shooting for the moon” and the idea of “dreaming big”, is powerful. The concept is vital. The founder, Eulalie Scandiuzzi, has a goal: “to inspire and incorporate strong financial values in every day life”. Moonjar works with schools, corporations and families in an effort [Read On]
