Growing up around Bruges, I have regularly wandered around its narrow streets and discovered new places. Here is my walking route of Bruges.
Even though every parent chooses to parent differently, there's one thing they can all agree on; these quotes about kids growing up too fast!
When I think of an animal mascot of the summer, I picture a flamingo. The image of that distinctive pink plumage and sassy bent leg just screams tropical elegance. This flamingo amigurumi pattern is fairly simple but there is a neat shaping trick that I used for the bend of the neck. To direct the […]
The conscience works by telling us how to discriminate between right and wrong. The conscience is said to develop around the age of 3 years.
Growing up, I spent countless hours making colorful friendship bracelets. Their resurgence prompted me to rediscover this summer pastime. Here are instructions for one of my favorite patterns ̵…
When you spend time with your mother, do you ever get the feeling she doesn’t really like you very much? Maybe she likes the IDEA of you—the perfect daughter she can show off to her friends, …
Even though every parent chooses to parent differently, there's one thing they can all agree on; these quotes about kids growing up too fast!
May is the month of “Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)” awareness. Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say.
If you have grown up with an emotionally absent mother or an emotionally unavailable mother, it may have complicated your relationship with your emotions.
Product description Just keep growing typography Just keep growing. Graphic print with green text and pink botanical leaves on a light background. This colorful print is perfect to put in a bedroom, and what a perfect message to wake up to each morning – to remind yourself of the life journey ahead.18313-3
Growing up my dad had a bird marionette. It was so fun to watch–but I never got to play with it because it would get tangled pretty easily. So I have always wanted one! And I finally put my craft skills to good use and made a Halloween Spider one! My kids had a blast […]
Growing up in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the biggest metropolitan in Vietnam, with the population up to 9 million , and having lived in the city center, more than often, I have been too familiar with the bustling images of the central streets centers and burdens on sidewalk corners. This research takes off from the close relationship between the sellers, more particularly, street vendors, and their influences on the sidewalk pattern of Vietnam in terms of design, architecture, culture, and urban life. The sector of sidewalk informality has become an unfinished discussion for the authorities for a decade, I believe that a complex issue creates many opportunities for solutions or promising proposals for future implementation.
Learn more about the best vegetables to grow indoors so you can enjoy eating fresh and healthy vegetables throughout the year!
If you have yarrow growing nearby, here's how to make a fresh yarrow tincture that you can have on hand for future use. Also included are 5 ways to use it!
Teaching character education in the classroom gives students the practice and knowledge to become upstanding members of their communities.
FREE printable Community Helpers emergent reader book "When I Grow Up". Kids will have a blast reading, tracing and coloring while practicing sight words and learning about occupations.
Nantucket is a stunning little island situated 30 miles off of Cape Cod. The coastline, charming homes, delectable seafood, and laid back island vibe make Nantucket a must see place in New England…
Even though every parent chooses to parent differently, there's one thing they can all agree on; these quotes about kids growing up too fast!
Wendy’s Frosty’s has always been one of my guilty pleasures growing up. The instant I took my first bite into that smooth, silky, chocolatey deliciousness, I fell in love. Today, I came across this recipe to recreate a Wendy’s Frosty’s right at home. And the best part? It only takes 3 simple ingredients! This way, I won’t...
Do you get headaches ever so often and want to skip the meds? If so, here are 4 methods to natural headache relief you should try first.
I didn't have a very hands-on family when I was growing up, so I really enjoyed taking a Home-Ec class when I was in highschool. I learned a few things that I still use today, but I wish I would've had more hands on training in home life skills.
Using Vinegar in the Laundry: How to Whiten Whites - Tutorial on using a natural cleaner to brighten dingy white socks and clothes! It really works!
I've always had a slight obsession with maps without really realizing it. Recently it was pointed out that I have a tendency to craft with maps. I think this is because growing up my Dad was a long haul truck driver so we always had an atlas around or went on trips with him where he would show me the plotted out roots on the map so I could learn to follow along, these were the days before GPS. Now when the mapbooks were well used or a new one was purchased I always took the old one. It was the upcycler in me at any early age.
These last couple months have been such a joy! I've been assisting a friend get a Sunday School program started for our growing church plant and we've decided to read through "The Jesus Storybook Bible" by Sally Lloyd-Jones through Zonder. Since we are still a small group, the age range is fairly wide: from three to ten. Finding projects to go along with the story has been a little trial and error, and a little bit of making projects up as I go! That's why I wanted to share this free printable I made up with you. I found the basic idea from "Hands On Bible Teacher", but was unable to locate any similar printable, so I sketched one out quickly and thought there may be someone else out there who could use the template The basic idea is that you color it in, then cut along the top and bottom of each level. Then, fold the stone layers forward and the rest backward to make the building stand out. I think this would work well for a pop-up book, too, if you'd be so inclined! Click on image below to open full sized. To finish off the time after story, prayer, and this pop-up page, I brought in all our foam blocks and the kids broke off into teams. The team to build the tallest tower in a set amount of time won! It seemed a good time was had by all and my son was even able to re-teach me what he had learned that morning, so we're going to call it a win! =) I hope someone else out there can put these ideas to use again, somewhere! And I would love to hear how it works for you!
Even though every parent chooses to parent differently, there's one thing they can all agree on; these quotes about kids growing up too fast!
There’s nothing more fun than camping with your scouts, and now that spring is approaching, it’s time to plan your first camping trip! One of the best ways to develop relationships with your girl scout troop is to gather around the fire together before bed and learn fun songs together. The best campfire songs are fun and unique because they are one of the few remaining aspects of oral storytelling we have left in our culture. Many campfire songs have different personalized versions based on where you learned them and sometimes your age. This time is such a fun opportunity to pass songs down to the next generation and share your memories of camping and being a scout growing up. Plus, if any of your girls are pursuing music badges, you can incorporate their musical talents for the benefit of the group. Here are some of the best Girl Scout camp songs! We’re Going On a Bear Hunt A campfire favorite! This is such a fun song, especially for young girls! It can really stimulate your troop’s imaginations, and you can teach the motions to your troop. This is a new song to ad-lib on if your girls want to add to this song. I know we always have a lot of giggles when we make up parts to add to this song – what a great way to encourage unique thought. If you’d like to make this song extra special, you could add fun props like a safari hat, binoculars, an oar, a bear mask, and a representation of grass (maybe a grass skirt?). If you use props, you can give different kids “roles” in the song. This can really help bring in girls who are otherwise shy and help them feel like active participants in the group. Boom Chicka Boom I learned this one as a young girl in summer camp! If you’re just starting with camp songs, it’s always fun to start with a “repeat after me” song to help your girls participate and get into singing, even if they aren’t familiar with campfire songs. There are so many variations to the lyrics, while the melody stays the same, the song leader makes it their own. It’s an approachable song for new scouts and young children. Here is one compilation of a lot of different versions, if you’d like some creative help to prepare lyrics and motions before your big camping trip with fun campfire songs. Girl Scouts Together Of course, this should be your favorite song. If your troop is in Girl Scouts, this perfect song is one of the absolutely essential scout songs for troop leaders to teach! It will bring your girls together and remind them of the Girl Scout values, like teamwork, citizenship, integrity, STEM, and loyalty to family. And, of course, it’s one of the Girl Scout traditions! In case you need a refresher, you can find the official lyrics on the Girl Scouts’ website. It is listed for brownies, but it could be used with any group of girls. Singing In the Rain What a classic song. As the night wears on, it’s fun to bring out sillier songs, get a good laugh, and let your girls express their goofy side! Singing In the Rain is a fun campfire song that requires all the girls to stand up and do a series of silly motions after each repetition: thumbs out, elbows in, feet together, bum out, tongue out. You can also add other steps, like knees together, head up, or toes out. And don’t be afraid to join in, your girls will love it if you do the song with them. I love seeing my girls’ personalities and giggles come out when we do this song together! Just make sure you don’t do the last steps too close to the fire. Fun Tip: One more way to make these songs fun and inclusive is to bring easy percussion instruments for your girls to join in as you sing! You and your scouts can bring a box drum, tambourines, claves, or shakers. If you don’t have access to any of these, you can make homemade shakers out of toilet paper rolls, tape, and something on the inside, like rice, beans, or beads. This is yet another way to help girls come out of their shell and feel more a part of the activity. If you’d like to see more songs, you can find these and 155 more, along with all the lyrics, in the Official Girl Scout Song Book. All these songs will help you and your girls be happy campers!
Just woke up from a long nap after teaching T.A.G. classes at OKTC! T.A.G. stands for “The Actor Grows” and is a program we have here for all the new kids to the company who are in gra…
I didn't realized these were as big as they turned out to be but that's what made them really fun. I got this great idea from Third Grade Love . She has a free glasses printable on her blog. I just ha
Growing up in a fatherless household is more common now than ever, and having an absent father can have serious effects on kids.
Discover 20 easy DIY Trellis ideas that are perfect whether you’re looking to add structure to your flower garden or to add charm to it.
Denial-that is what I am in every time I plant a Hosta. I know it is going to grow and get big I just don't believe it at the time. This is probably because I u…
Printable and TpT digital activities included for students to learn about community helpers and careers. This career unit has ideas for kids and can be used with kindergarten and first grade students. Wide variety of jobs included. This resource has a Easel Activity for distance learning already created for students to input their responses in answer boxes and to use other tools to draw and highlight. It is an Interactive layer over the original pdf. Click here to learn more about TpT’s digital activities. You can even edit the digital overlay or use it as is. After purchasing this resource, click the red Open in Easel button. The following community helpers are included in this resource: astronauts bakers coaches construction workers crossing guards dentists detectives doctors farmers firefighters gardeners janitors librarians lifeguards mail carriers military nurses painters plumbers police officers reporters teachers trash collectors vets This resource includes: Picture and vocabulary cards (in color and b/w) When I grow up... writing activity If I were a... writing activity Job Application writing activity Can/Have/Are graphic organizers 3-2-1 graphic organizers WOW words graphic organizers (with a list of adjectives) Check out this other community helper resource: Community Helpers A-Z Writing Activity Thank you for showing an interest in this resource. Please FOLLOW ME so you can see more resources that I create. If you purchase this resource, please PROVIDE FEEDBACK. You will earn credits to use on future TpT purchases. Thank you! :) Laurie Kraus
"I thought it was completely normal to feel the way I did."
Ever had sunchokes? Also known as Jerusalem artichokes, sunchokes are a fun perennial vegetable to grow or pick up at the farmers' market. Here's what to know about sunchokes and how to use them. #seasonaleating #sunroot
Pick from 21 options These little pressed beauties are perfect for invitations, glass frames, scrapbooks, and anywhere you want to bring the outdoors in. Each pressed botanical comes individually wrapped with an inspirational quote. White Lace Flower - "Your Mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or weeds." Fern - "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo Da Vinici Pisum Leaf - "He who plants kindness gathers love." - Saint Basil Daisy Flower - "Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." - Hans Chrisitian Andersen Sage - "In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous." - Aristotle Forget-Me-Not Flower - "There are always flowers for those who want to see them." - Henri Matisse Pansy Flower - "There is so much hope in a little flower." Purple Lace Flower - "Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." - Theodore Roethke Orange Cosmos - "Let us live like flowers. Wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Blue Wishbone Flower - "One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming." Yellow Cosmos - "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it takes to blossom." -Anaïs Nin Artemisia - "Sometimes the little things in life are more than enough." Purple Baby's-breath - "Some days it storms, some days it shines. This is how flowers grow." Marigold flower: "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever." -Lord Tennyson Purple Cosmos: "Each flower must grow through the dirt to reach the light." Red Wishbone: "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." Buttercup: "I sit before flowers hoping they will train me in the art of opening up." -Shane Koyczan Lesser Meadow Rue: "Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." Periwinkle Rue: "Like wildflowres, you must allow yourself to grow in all the places you thought you never would." White Meadowsweets: "To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hoiur." - William Blake Dahlberg Daisy: "The flower doesn't dream of the bee. It blooms and the bee comes."
