With more and more people using credit and debit cards, kids are not seeing money in the same way that we did when we were children. What are some ways that we can introduce kids to money and the concept of currency? Here are some suggestions: Counting. One of the first things that we can …
This week, I’m sharing a lesson I put together during my Montessori Training. It’s been an old favorite in my home and in my classroom for years. When it gets chilly and it’s time to go choose pumpkins, I always look forward to putting this work together. The materials used for this activity can be …
Whenever possible I try to make recipes as healthy as I can. Sometimes they take a bit of tweaking to get them just right. This recipe has NO dairy, sugar, white flour, margarine or butter and it is a hit with the whole family. {The next time I make them I may add a sprinkle …
I love Saturday Morning Cartoons! Come by every Saturday morning for a laugh… This cartoon reminded me of the post from a while back. A Father wants to know and see all! Cory Graham is married to his university sweetheart and father of two children; (one bossy little girl and a new package born this …
This weekend many Canadians are celebrating Thanksgiving. Mmm, the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and that delicious pumpkin pie. We get together with friends and family and if your family celebrates at all like ours, there is a lot of food involved. As I am sitting here thinking about the first of a few Thanksgiving gathering we …