Help me do it myself!
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Z has been doing much for himself sense he was 3. I followed his lead with some task like brushing his teeth, putting on his clothes, preparing a snack. He wanted to do it all himself. Not until I became a Montessori teacher did I witness that it's not just my child that urges to do something for himself, but all children. They all have an innate interest for learning every day skills. Why not allow them?
Heres a great article to inspire you to encourage independence at home for your little ones.
http://amshq.org/Family-Resources/Montessori-at-Home
Decluttering
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child declutter room
Well its that time! Decluttering around the home is always cleansing for me, but for this little guy attachments has the best of him at this moment. He was not happy to donate some of his toys which have been collecting dust. He has a good amount of toys that he plays with and some he rarely uses, then there are those toys that are just in the way. You know those toys missing the arms, legs, wheels and tops. In this decluttering affair we had talked about the flow of space and how the old toys are taking space from his new ones flowing in. After much hesitation and encouragement he finally was able to put one random toy in the bag at a time. Later in the day he said " It feels like theres not much toys but I like it", I was so happy to hear that after having such a ruff start and now he closed the experience on a happy note. I'd like to think this will leave him more open to the next decluttering session.
The Outdoors
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Earth day everyday! Bedsides the fact that, being outside recharges my energy and burns his, it is apart of our lifestyle to put our electronics to the side and go outside climb trees, observe nature and play. I find that the more time we spend watching the birds, lizards, butterfly, worms, and leaves the more Z looks forward to going outside. I believe that the connection he grows with the outdoors is as important as recycling.
Good bye piggy bank!
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To spend, share or save?! My guy was having a hard time taking out of his piggy bank to buy goodies. So I found a solution! Inspired by the Moonjar, we recycled three jars and used funky duck tape. Now he can see that he can use his money in different ways.