Spend, Save, & Give Banks. As parents we are always trying to teach our children important skills for life. When it comes to teaching our children about money, the best lessons come from your home. Teaching your children money skills is a valuable Life Skill. One they'll be able to take from now into their future. Spend, Save, & Give There are three main things you can do with money: Spend, Save, and Give. Spend: We allow our children to spend their money on just about … [Read more...]
Organizing Kids Clothes
Are your kids struggling to get dressed in the morning? It's time to organize kids clothes and encourage some independence. This is a great way for kids to get dressed on their own. Getting dressed is an important Life Skill. We also use something similar to this for all of our winter gear. This is an organization idea I can get behind because my own children have used it for over 4 years. A week's worth of outfits, that are easily accessible? Yes please! No tools or messy … [Read more...]
Life Skill: Swimming
Is learning to swim a Life Skill? You bet it is! It is one of the few sports that could actually save your life. SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE THIS ACCESS TO THE LIFE SKILLS LIST AND OTHER FREE PRINTABLE: ENTER YOUR >>>>>>EMAIL (CLICK HERE) Why we swim: It gives you confidence. You are safer in and around water. In our family, learning to swim is not a choice. It's a skill that will serve you throughout your life. It's great for kids with allergies and … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Save Money with Coupons
Do you teach your children to save money? A great Life Skill to teach children is saving money. Learning how to budget, how to spend-save-and-give, and earn money are critical skills. Can you teach your child to be a coupon clipper? Coupons come in many shapes and forms these days: in the mail, on line, apps, and in the weekend newspaper. There is benefit in helping them clip coupons, watch the sales, and SAVE money. Here is a simple way to get your kids involved in saving … [Read more...]
Life Skills: How to Teach Grace and Courtesy
Teaching Life Skills involves love, patience, and grace. I can't think of a better person to walk us through teaching manners then my friend Deb at Living Montessori Now. Her new e-book just came out called out called How to Teach Grace and Courtesy. 17 chapters of goodness! From table manners to sports manners to showing respect! Please check out her book here (affiliate link). For more on Life Skills: List of ages and stages (you also get it free by … [Read more...]