I didn’t expect to write about teaching kids about money. The other morning, I heard my five year old’s quick feet scurry through our house. Before I could see his excited face he screamed: “Mom, I just found 4 pennies! What can I buy with four pennies?” Oh, man. Not much, kid. Good luck with that! […]
12 Tips for a Smoother Morning Routine for You & Your Kids
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Mornings have been killing me lately. I am frustrated and stressed out constantly pondering ways to make the routine be smoother for our family. Getting out the door is one part of parenting that yanks at me. Something feels wrong about pushing a child out the door, to stop playing, to adhere to some schedule […]
Chores versus Contributions?
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Chores are going to be the death of me. I get it. I know. None of this parenting stuff happens overnight. Some days, though, I wish I could snap my fingers and the house would be picked up and chores would be done. Deciding to have an allowance and then actually implementing it are two […]
Morning Routine Activity for Kids – Getting Dressed
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Materials: Body Outline Clothing Images {I created this document. Please don’t distribute. For personal use only.) Small Plastic Baskets Glue Markers Approach: Prepare the small plastic baskets ahead of time with the clothing images Have each child take a body outline template Explain that the activity is to “Help {Child’s Name} Get Dressed” Have the […]
A Preschooler’s Chore Chart
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Since my daughter has been a toddler, she has helped with chores. In the beginning, there was a lot of help and guidance from us to complete a chore. Now, at 4 1/2 years old, there are some chores, found in the list below, she can do independently. Guest post by Rebekah of Finding the Golden […]
How to Involve Kids in Laundry at Home
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I am often surprised at the simplicity of (and sometimes statement of the obvious) Project Montessori at Home posts. A friend of mine asked to explain Montessori to her, and as I explained Practical Life aspects she looked at me and said, “Aren’t children already getting that stuff at home anyway? Why do they have […]