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Category Archives: Connecting as a Family

Teaching Children Thankfulness

Teach your child to say, “Thank you,” in response to gifts, compliments, kindness, and help. Such a simple, but important lesson, right?! Along with directly instructing your child to say “Thank you,” don’t forget to explain to children WHY they are saying it! Explain that when someone does something nice for them it requires their...

Toddler Thankfulness Turkey Craft

We wanted to create a Thanksgiving craft for toddlers that is not only adorable, but helps grow their understanding of gratitude. These Toddler Thankfulness Turkeys support your child’s development through conversation, hands on family crafting, and visual cues! We have a soft spot in our hearts for the traditional paper turkeys where children write what...

Making a Thankfulness Tree

We love honoring the seasonal changes around us through art projects, family time, and reflective practices. As the seasons move from one to the next, we mimic the transition on the tree in Isla’s room. This summer it displayed all our summer fun leaves. In October we began replacing the green leaves with colorful fall...