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Thursday, 25 October 2012

Childhood Anxiety and Halloween: Tips and resources to help your child

Halloween can be lots of fun, but can also surface some of your child's fears and anxieties.

Adults tend to forget all the sources of anxiety kids face. Learn how to help your anxious child manage separation anxiety, stress from tests and back-to-school time, and more.

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Nick Jr. Craft, Recipes and FREE Printables.

Does your child live and breathe Nick Jr.? Harnessing your child's interests can be a fun and easy way to boost their learning.

Need some rainy day fun? Check out the huge amount of craft activities specific to your child's favourite show. Some of our picks are:

Peppa Pig Crafts

Dora the Explorer Crafts

Backyardigans Crafts

Yo Gabba Gabba Crafts

In the mood for something yummy? Use the Nick Jr. Recipe Finder to create delicious treats your child will love.

We love the look of this Dora The Explorer cake.

Do you have a colouring in fanatic in your house? Keep them happy with a range of printable colouring pages, worksheets mazes and much more with Nick Jr. Free Printables

We are loving the many resources available on the Nick Jr. website. The perfect way to link learning and fun.

Love L & V.

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

FREE Printable Phonics Worksheets : Preschool - Yr2

Via Kids Phonics

Click on the links below to download free printable phonics worksheets for your child or student specific for their age and level of schooling.

Preschool Age 3- 4
Kindergarten A Age 4- 6
Kindergarten B Age 4- 6
First Grade A Age 6 -7
First Grade B Age 6 -7
Second Grade Age 7 - 8

Love, L & V

Saturday, 22 September 2012

FREE printable bookmarks

Start summer with these SUPER cute bookmarks! Print and laminate as an end of year gift or to simply reignite your child's passion for reading! We have also included some free printable bookmarks for Mum!

Click here at The Curriculum Corner to print - there are six awesome designs available

Click here at Clip Arts and Crafts to print

Click here at Delightful Designs Wordpress to print

Click here at Simple as that blog to print

Click here at here at Better than chocolate book co to print

Print, laminate & enjoy dear readers!

Vanessa & Lauren

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Yoga for Kids + FREE Printables

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The term "yoga" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "union." Yoga combines physical exercises, mental meditation, and breathing techniques to strengthen the muscles and relieve stress.

Top 5 benefits of childhood yoga:

Healthy outlet to balance their lives
Ideal way to naturally unwind and obtain physical activity at the same time
Paves the way for a life-long tradition of health and fitness
Children of all ages and sizes and varying degrees of athletic abilities can practice yoga
Non-competitive form of exercise

ABCs of Yoga for Kids has developed some beautiful resources such as this poster to assist you in introducing yoga to your children. Click HERE for more information.

Below are an example of the lovely images. Click to enlarge.

Plank Pose

Warrior Pose

Also available are these beautiful yoga pose colouring pages.

Visit the blog Yoga for Kids for frequent updates and tips.

Free Printables:

Click HERE for more free printable yoga pose colouring pages.

Click HERE for free printable PDF yoga pose cards.

10 Yoga Tips for Parents & Kids

1. Kids (and parents) should not eat right before doing yoga. It is best not to have a full stomach when practicing the postures.

2. Pick a quiet place to do yoga with your child. Preferably practice on a yoga mat or soft carpet. Using a yoga mat helps ground kids and gives them a personal space to do the postures.

3. Do the poses with your child.

4. Enjoy being with your child, and try to be in the moment rather than letting your mind wander to things you need to get done.

5. Start in the Candle pose by kneeling on the floor with your hands in prayer position in front of your heart. Take several breaths in and out through your nose before advancing to other poses.

6. Remember to always breathe in and out of your nose when practicing yoga postures.

7. Keep the tone light and fun, and never push your child to do more than they are capable of.

8. Give your child positive reinforcement to help him or her learn and improve.

9. Your final posture should be the Do Nothing Pose, where you and your child lie on your backs with your arms alongside your body and your palms facing towards the ceiling. If you have an eye pillow or small towel to cover your eyes, it helps to keep the light out.

10. Play a soothing children’s lullaby when doing the Do Nothing Pose. One of my favorite songs is “House at Pooh Corner” by Kenny Loggins. See if you and your child can lie still for the duration of the song. See how relaxed and rejuvenated you both are when you are done!

Yoga Precautions for Children

Children tend to have looser joints and great enthusiasm. As a result, they may be unaware when they are stretching beyond what is safe. Parents without yoga backgrounds who are interested in incorporating yoga should seek proper guidance and instruction. Parents practicing independently with their children should be aware that upside-down poses (such as headstands) pose great risk to children who have limited body awareness. According to yoga instructor Baron Baptiste, only children over 8 should try upside-down poses and only with adult supervision.

Read more here or click here for more safety tips.

Namaste,

Lauren and Vanessa

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

FREE Printable Leap Year Activities

9 LEAP YEAR PARTY GAMES AND PRINTABLES! vIa tip junkie

It’s almost Leap Year!! Click the above link for tons of “froggy” inspired games, treats, and crafts to celebrate this special day that comes only once every 4 years. They are easy to make and fun activities for kids of all ages.