self-esteem
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Bedtime with Vegetables – Book “Goodnight Veggies”
Today we’re having a wind-down time or bedtime together.🌛📚 This is actually a short activity so I would say it’s more for the time when you are actually get into your bed. I tried a long night time routine before but I don’t do it anymore because it took too much of my time. I…
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Each One of Us is Worth Celebrating – Sprinkled Name Activity
What’s the meaning of this life? Is this a silly question to you? Or a usual question? For me, it’s a usual question. I don’t get upset or sad when this question comes to me. I just think, “Oh I’m feeling lost again. I have to stop and give time for myself.” Last week, I…
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Mindfulness with Lemon Squeezing Play || Book “The Red Lemon”
This week I want to talk about mindfulness. And we start with this book! Book “The Red Lemon” by Bob Staake Lessons → GROWTH MINDSET After reading this book, you can suggest your child to do the lemon squeezing play with you. You can describe the scene of squeezing a lemon with a hand. “Squeeze,…
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Being Okay with Being Alone
“Being okay with being alone” is not just a lesson for adults. Young children also experience moments when they feel different and alone in their social world. It’s more likely if your child is attending daycare or school. The moment that we feel different and avoided can be hurtful and it can decrease our self-esteem.…
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Valentine’s Day Play for a Confident Child || Book “Mama, Do You Love Me?” by Barbara M. Joosse
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Are you excited? Hehe I’m asking because I’m excited. Well not as much excited as a few weeks ago though; I’m recovering from Covid and I’m not feeling comfortable going outside for anything right now (🥲). Valentine’s Day is my second favourite special day and I’m so excited…
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Everyone can be an Artist || Book “Beautiful Oops!”
Does your child like art? There are children who are absolutely not interested in art activity at all although there aren’t many. Most young children would give it a try if teacher suggests an activity or if they see other children try it. But sometimes I see children who strongly resist to even try an…
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Respect || Book “Quit Calling Me a Monster”
A few days ago I talked about “respect” on my Instagram live. Did you watch it? Funnily, the book I brought for this week’s blog post is about respect. You might be thinking that it is planned but it’s not. Today was the turn of letter R after letter Q last week and today’s blog…
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Seashell Water Play || Book “Pearl” by Molly Idle
I know that setting up a water table at home can be messy and it’s not your favourite.😅 But if we don’t do that in summer, when can we do?! Haha It doesn’t need to be a big play bin and you can use just a small amount of water to fill the bin. I…
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Make Your Own Wrapping Paper – Stamping Art
The best way to encourage children to be creative and independent is setting up a play invitation. Did you hear me? Not an “activity table”! Here is a simple play invitation that you can give to your child while you’re enjoying a cup of coffee. Materials White tissue paper (big size) Stamps Ink pad (if…
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A Ripple of Kindness || Book “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson
Book “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson I stumbled on this book while surfing on internet. I don’t even remember what I was looking for any more.😵 This book was so emotional and touching. Although it can be a little hard for my students (preschoolers), I can’t not introduce this beautiful book to you. The story…