Craft Activities

Helping Children Recognize and Practice Kindness in Speech

As a parent, it can be surprising to see your child copy your behavior, mannerisms, and even word-for-word things you have said. It is lovely when the things they repeat are good things (like “I’m happy to help!”), and alarming when those things which are not so good (“Stop. That. Right. Now”). When your child… {read more}

Create Your Own Kindness Corner: A Fun Way To Foster A Loving and Helpful Family Culture

Today I am proud to be contributing to the fabulous Kids for Kindness series in which Lauren from Tutus & Tea Parties challenges families to do an act of kindness each week which is do-able and fun. Go here to check out this lovely series of posts – there are many creative and inspiring ideas… {read more}

{Homemade Place-Mat Printable} Encourage Respectful Behavior At The Table

With small children who have a hard time sitting still or doing any activity for an extended period of time, meal times are constantly on my list of areas to work on. In our case the biggest struggle is staying in your seat for the entire meal (or even three minutes in a row). Whether… {read more}

Teaching Children To Appreciate Diversity

Some days I am not sure what our character development activity will be until we are already half way into it. This is what you may call finding a “teachable moment.” Parents do it every time they thankfully acknowledge a “please” or “excuse me” (which would be reinforcing courtesy) but I have found taking it… {read more}

Teach Children Responsibility: Pledge Hand Craft

I think I can safely say that we all want our kids to learn to put their things away, respect the house they live in, and be kind to others. And teaching a child to be nice and help out is great. But I’ve been thinking lately about how instilling a sense of responsibility –… {read more}

Keeping “Sharing” Positive With Pictionary

I think everyone can benefit from a reminder about the enjoyment we get from sharing sometimes. After all I know how even I experience a little hesitation sharing my favorite snack if there are only a few bites left (mmmm strawberries)… how much harder might it be for my two year old to share the… {read more}