Are you surviving or thriving this summer? Do you have a child who always wants to know the plan? Do your kids know when their free time will be? I ask because, kids thrive on structure and routine. As parents, we can help them by loosely scheduling their day during their free time, weekends, holidays, and summer time. It helps them to eliminate unknowns and surprise. Schedules also lessen anxieties and worries. Can we have boundaries and still be flexible? Sure! Maybe when your … [Read more...]
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Free Printable Picture Schedule Cards
Create A Visual Daily Schedule For Kids At Home Do you like the types of schedules your child's teacher uses in the classroom? Every teacher from preschool through at least 5th grade, puts a schedule on their board. Bernadette and I have been friends since BK (Before Kids). She's an awesome teacher and mom of three children. I love how she has incorporated some of her teaching techniques into her home. We've talked about sharing this f.o.r.e.v.e.r. and guess what - it's here! Link to … [Read more...]
Silhouette Parade Directions
Silhouette Parade Directions It's never too early to plan ahead for a special event: Mother's Day Tea, Preschool Graduation, Grandparents Day, Teacher Appreciation, Open House...you name it! In fact, this Silhouette Parade would be perfect painted as a mural in a preschool or in a doctor's office? I absolutely L.O.V.E. this idea! When I saw this, I just knew it needed more exposure and asked Bernadette to write it up! She graciously did so for the Busy Kids Happy Mom readers to … [Read more...]
DIY Fancy Chore Card – using business cards!
Do your chores and get a punch (hole punch that is)! This is a great way to reward your child for helping at home! Chore Cards reinforce the importance of working together and helping out. When the card is complete you can reward your child with money, a prize, a special event, or a family movie night! As long as your child thinks it's special, it's perfect! Getting all 10 punches is quite an accomplishment!Front Front: Children's names and spots for punches at the bottom. You could … [Read more...]
Teacher is Having a Baby Gift
Is the classroom teacher or special family member having a baby? This DIY book of advice is perfect! Why not ask for some advice from the little people (students) in your child's life. My friend Bernadette remembered a book we made years ago and wanted to recreate it. She asked for some sample questions and promised to send pictures of the completed version. Here it is... Adorable! Question Examples: How do you change a diaper (step-by-step) directions. What is a bassinet? Pack n … [Read more...]