“Kids can be so mean.” “It’s just the age.” “Girls are just mean.” “It’s just boys.” To be honest, I am tired of hearing excuses for mean or exclusionary behaviour. What age are we talking about? When do children supposedly out grow mean behaviour? – 5? 8? 10? 13? I’ve heard people say “It’s just […]
Fun, Frosty Snow Slime Recipe
This frosty snow slime recipe ticks all the boxes for a fun Christmas themed sensory play activity. It smells magnificent! It looks slimy and sticky, but it is not at all – in fact, it feels rubbery and soft. You can even make it icy cold. And it feels wet, even though it is dry. […]
9 Hands On Alphabet Games with Alphabet Stones
Take letter learning outdoors with this fun series of hands on alphabet games. It can feel more than a little worrying when your five year old is completely uninterested in learning letters, or when practising sight words or spelling is an ongoing struggle with your six year old – after all, your neighbour’s granddaughter is […]
Emotional Regulation: Are We Overlooking An Essential Key to School Success?
Practical ideas for helping children learn emotional regulation strategies. Emotional regulation is an art. Let’s be honest, not all adults are capable of consistently demonstrating it. Road rage, harassment, work place conflict, adult bullying, domestic violence – are all the unfortunate and explosive consequences of adults who have never mastered the art of self-regulation. Staying […]
Unlocking The Keys to Social Success! 13 Important Social Skills Activities for Kids
Hands-on social skills activities for kids of all ages. Yesterday my heart was full of pride! My eight year old had his first swimming carnival. He does well in small groups but usually shies away from larger social situations. We have worked on social skills and social confidence a lot since he started school and […]
