40 Things to Do with the Pouch Caps and Lids

From This To That Early Learning

Perhaps aging has me aware and concerned about the state of our planet 30 – 60 years from now. Something I see in abundance at my school are the twisty caps from applesauce/fruit pouches, bottle caps and lids from containers. In an effort to reduce trash, give back to my school and benefit my students as well as you, these activities were created with those thoughts in mind.

This post is intended to do two things. If you don’t see a link, the activities you see before you were my created by me using Montessori design principles so they can be utilized by all learners! Incorporating Montessori design principles aims to develop the child’s fine motor development, concentration, independence, order, and prepares the child for future academics.

The activities were made using items found from common items found in or around most homes. Most you’ll notice cost next to nothing! Isn’t…

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From a friend’s perspective

Nice Story, Love to be child … 🙂

#Happiness
Kindergarten School

Square Peg in a Round Hole

I recently spoke to a high school friend of mine not too long ago about his own personal experiences and stuggles with a disability. But it wasn’t until a year ago that he was officially diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. I asked him if I could interview him, but he felt more comfortable writing it down for me, and I couldn’t have been happier about it. So, please enjoy what my high school buddy had to say about his life, accomplishments, hardships, etc. He wishes to remain anonymous, so in the spirit of anonymity, there will be no names or pictures.

thank you my friend. You are a true hero.

At 38 years of age, I’ve accomplished much (bachelors degree, 10 years as a UPS former employee) yet I still have so much more to accomplish (career, wife, kids). While I don’t like to ever be a person of excuses, I…

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Laissez les enfants tranquilles !

Les enfants tranquilles

Situation classique : je sers un yaourt à Alban, il n’en veut pas (comme à chaque fois que je lui en ai proposé, pour l’instant), ferme la bouche, essaye d’attraper la cuillère, met les mains dans le pot, commence à en mettre partout, je lui reprends la cuillère des mains pour continuer à essayer de lui en donner… cette diversification qui ne marche pas, les autres enfants qui sont déjà nourris depuis longtemps à la purée et Alban qui ne veut rien d’autre que son biberon de lait…  la tension monterait-elle un peu ?

Et puis à un moment je me dis allez, LÂCHE PRISE 🙂 (là c’est au sens propre !) Je lui laisse tout (je lui retrousse juste un peu les manches… vieux réflexe) et je tourne le dos pour ne pas voir le massacre !

5 (10?) minutes plus tard :

Il a tout testé : se coiffer…

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