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There’s a great list here!:
I’d add The Adventures of Pinocchio, by Carlo Collodi, Pippi Longstocking, Winnie the Pooh, Paddington, The Wizard of Oz, and James and the Giant Peach!
Hi Hannah:
You’re gonna love our flourless zucchini bread recipe coming up in two weeks (keep an eye on Extra Credit the week of 7/8)!!!!! Also, these are always a hit in our house: https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/fruity-chickpea-cookies/
Happy baking! :)
So good, Hannah! I love the idea of just sitting still for 15 minutes and read a similar practice from Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball (which is a lovely read!). I like to have a “reading party” with my oldest daughter during my toddler’s afternoon nap. We jump into my big bed with a stack of books and rotate a few favorites for 1/2 hour or so before both of us inevitably doze off a bit. ;)
Also, favorite play food is here!:
https://amzn.to/2IGCxjLHi Hannah!
When I’m in a pinch and can’t find what I need at the thrift store, my definition of eco-friendly is purchasing something I vow never to throw away, so in that case, this $20 set has served our family very well!
https://amzn.to/2F9DPTwOtherwise, I’d ask friends and family if they use the smallest of their mixing bowls (the nesting kind). From my experience, the small ones often go un-used and unmissed, should they decide to pass a few your way! Also: I’ve found espresso spoon sets to be less expensive than measuring spoons, and serve many purposes!
Hope this is helpful, and ooh, I want to hear more about your awesome kitchen! :)
-ErinSo happy to hear that, Becky, and Alyssa – love the idea of turning it around! Thanks for sharing with us all! :)
I love love these ideas! One thing we do in our home is give each kid an “inbox.” It’s where our scrap paper or junk mail gets placed so the kids can “shred” it before recycling! They get to work with scissors (their FAVE!) and it keeps them super busy while I get dinner on the table. ;)
Also: pipe cleaners are a real hit for sculpting!
e.Hi Rachel!
My friend Amy batches her lessons! She works during the week, so Saturday afternoon is officially “Other Goose Day” in her house. She lays out all of their favorite snacks, opens the windows, plays jazz music and they get through whatever lessons sound fun to do together. (She told me they love it so much her 6-year-old turned down a birthday party invitation because he couldn’t miss “goose time!”)
A few other working moms print off a few lessons to send along when Grandma watches the kids!
Most importantly: there’s no such thing as getting behind. Try introducing just 1 lesson a day until you can built it into a rhythm that works for you. Learning is self-paced, and a forever process. Keep up the great work! We’re here to help in any way.
e.Susan – what a joy to have your wisdom here! Love hearing the beautiful work you’re doing in your life and the lives of so many littles. We’re cheering you on, and are so glad you’re here!
Hi Rachel!
It’s certainly different for everyone! I’d say chapter books are a lovely addition when an early reader begins to hunger for event sequencing, cliff-hangers and “What’s next?” prompts in the picture books they’re accustomed to. With that said, chapter books are ideal for read-alouds ANY time! We’ve been reading Winnie the Pooh over breakfast and my 2-year-old is just as happy to hear the story than his Piglet-loving older sister. :)
Feel free to take it slow with a few paragraphs at a time, and if attention span is lacking, simply re-introduce a few weeks or months down the road! We’re big fans of taking the long road, slow and steady. :)