There are certain perks to having a schedule that rotates. Every other week, I close the center and work 9:30-6:30. Those days have their challenges because I get home later and can sometimes feel rushed in the end of the day routines. But they're also amazing because we get extra time in the morning in which I can sip coffee, stare at my kid, and occasionally find things to keep her busy.
Last year, I cut a bunch of tissue paper into squares and let her take on the job of putting them onto Contact Paper that I had taped to the fridge. This year, she was more than willing to do the cutting. I gave her these scissors and some construction paper and let her get to work.
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| A crafty Charlie is a happy Charlie :) She got it from her Mama |
Then, it was time to find shoes and head to school. Just a nice little project for two crafty gals this morning -- and an awesome fine motor skills practice for her! One of my goals this year is to dream a little smaller. Too often I get wrapped up in thinking I have to do big things with her and then end up not doing them because it's overwhelming & time consuming. Teachers, this kind of activity is an awesome experience & easy because it require very little prep from you! Parents, ditto.
Hope today was good to you and that you found something positive in it!
xo
Mama Porch
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