Kid Free Time

04/05/2015

It is so important to help our children develop important traits to support a happy life. Confidence is one of them! Here is a tip from a great article (found on http://amomwithalessonplan.com/self-esteem-2/)

Model self esteem

Oh boy… this can be a hard one! Kids are copy cats and they are paying far more attention to our actions than anything else. Imagine the impact of a parent who is strong and confident in themselves. Building self esteem in your kids can be simple as finding it yourself!

Squash the myth of perfection, let yourself and YOUR KIDS see that MOM and DAD are growing, learning and changing… just like they are.

Celebrate your successes and admit your failures. When you achieve something (even something that seems insignificant) give yourself a pat on the back and make sure the kids are in ear shot. “Wow, I really like this dinner! I’m glad I decided to try something new. I think it’s so yummy. Score one for Mom in the kitchen. Whoot Whoot!"

Building self esteem in kids is one of the most important things you can do... here are 15 ways to support healthy self esteem.

04/04/2015

Hey parents! If you are planning to travel with your children this summer, consider getting some activities ready to keep them busy in the car. Here are some ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/366339750915393987/ I especially love the scavenger hunt with the pictures.

Make your Road trips more fun for the kids with these 14 Road Trip Games

04/03/2015

It is up to us!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/366339750915393893/

Cute. Stand Up For What Is Right Even If You Are Standing Alone. Need to do a FHE lesson on this.

04/02/2015

Ms. Kelly is wearing blue today!

04/02/2015

We wear blue on April 2!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/366339750915394990/

AUTISM SPEAKS: World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2015!

03/07/2015

playing card games with kids like this one is a good way to continue to exercise kid's brains while they are out of school on long breaks such as spring or summer vacation.

http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-place-value-card-game-for-kids.html

You could adjust this for older kids by letting kids draw more cards and having them use a decimal. You could also compete for the smallest number.

03/04/2015

Here is one idea for entertaining kids in a hotel room. Check back for more hotel and travel fun: Play Ice Bucket Transfer. If your hotel has an ice bucket with a pair of tongs, you are in business for a fine motor game the likes of which Montessori schools charge good money to provide. Cotton balls are great to place in the bucket and remove one at a time with the tongs. In a pinch, Kleenex can be wadded into balls to fill the ice bucket and transferred from the bucket to cups or other containers.

Found here: http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/suitcases-sippy-cups-5142867?blog=5142867&post=2585463853&viewer=true

03/04/2015

Remember this today as you interact with family, friends ,and strangers.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11751649004383667/

03/04/2015

Just because February is over doesn't mean we should neglect to show our loved ones how we feel. Hug someone you love today.

03/03/2015

What a wonderfully fun idea to help kids learn their spelling words. This is a fun way to continue practicing and learning throughout the summer. We cant wait to try it. Get the kiddos off the couch and hop to spelling!

http://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2013/05/sidewalk-chalk-spelling-hop.html

03/02/2015

With spring break around the corner many families may be planning to travel. Here is one great safety tip for traveling parents to remember. This would especially be helpful when visiting crowded areas such as theme parks, or water parks. Check back to see more travel safety tips, and if your family is visiting the Cocoa Beach area in the upcoming months be sure to schedule some Kid Free Time!.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11751649004383575/

Temporary Tattoo for Kid Safety - Write your phone number and seal in on their skin in case you are separated. - I should have this product in my first aid box, anyways.

03/01/2015

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11751649004383729/

Its about to start getting warm here in Cocoa Beach. We are so excited to start spending all our days at the beach again! Here is a picture of a happy beach volcano. Diet soda and mentos can be used to create foaming fun. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO COLLECT ALL YOUR TRASH BEFORE LEAVING THE BEACH.

happy beach volcano