If you are looking for a way to encourage positive self-talk at home or school, check out this simple yet effective journal activity. The journal was made for children ages 7-11 years old in mind, however with some adult help even younger children could use it as well. I actually really enjoyed filling in the… {read more}
Character Building Activities
“The Gems Within” Virtue Sensory Bin {Free Printables}
A few years ago Elaheh Bos and I published a book called Mason’s Greatest Gems which shares the story of a little boy who learns to use gems as an analogy for the virtues within us. Although Elaheh and I put together a printable activity pack to go with the book (you can find it here),… {read more}
Growth Mindset Yoga Free Printable
This is a guest post by Giselle Shardlow of Kids Yoga Stories. How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids “I can’t read like her, Momma,” my daughter told me. I was visiting her first grade classroom during a special family reading event. My daughter pointed out the children around us who were… {read more}
10 Simple Activities to Teach Gratitude
I believe gratitude can bring joy to life in nearly every situation. Here are some simple ways to add the study of this important value into your family time any time of the year. 1. Share what you are grateful for over candlelight at dinner. Dinner is a great time to encourage gratitude/sharing about things… {read more}
Teach Kids Event Planning Skills {Free Printable}
Use this free printable worksheet to teach kids event planning skills; it will build character as well as capacity. Imagine being a child and being given the opportunity to plan an event and carry it out basically by yourself. How would that make you feel? Empowering kids with skills such as event planning not only… {read more}
10 Activities to Help Children Develop a Positive Attitude
“You are what you think.” This saying has become extremely important to me since becoming a parent as I have realized the huge impact I have on shaping my children’s perspectives on their own selves, and life in general. The words I say to them, the confidence I help them develop, and the opportunities I… {read more}
Teach Kids Gaming Etiquette {Free Printable}
Summary: In this post, learn about the life skills you can encourage your kids to practice while they are gaming plus download a free printable to teach kids gaming etiquette. A couple months ago, Xbox Australia gifted our family with a console and a few games to test out. My boys were so crazy excited… {read more}
Simple Activities To Help Toddlers Develop Mindfulness
Today I’m excited to welcome Jennifer Landis of Mindfulness Mama to share some tips about how to help toddlers develop mindfulnes. Enjoy!! — Chelsea Learning to be mindful is a great way to help you deal with the stresses in your life, but it’s not normally the kind of thing you think to teach toddlers and small… {read more}
