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Budget Lockdown
I’ve lost count of how many times I have written this same post. In short, the story goes: Matt and I used to be the kind of people who paid our credit card bill in full every month. Then we had a rough year where several expenses piled up (voluntary and involuntary). Now we have a sizable chunk of credit card debt that we still haven’t paid off, despite the fact that we have a budget plan that enables us to pay it off. We simply don’t stick to our budget each month, mainly because we love eating out and buying things from Amazon and Target.
This past week, … Read More
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Montessori Blueberry Muffin Recipe for Young Children
I finally got around to making a Montessori Blueberry Muffin Recipe for Young Children. My boys (age 7 and age 5) can make this recipe independently. Independent baking from a young age is an integral part of Montessori because it builds so many crucial skills: self-confidence, the ability to follow multi-step directions, problem-solving, and focus and concentration. It also prepares them for independence in college and life!
I made sure everything they needed was within reach without help. I store the following things on their shelf: mixing bowl, muffin mix, whisk, bowl for cracking eggs, canola oil, muffin pan, the recipe, and measuring cups. Everything else is stored in our … Read More
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Books for Children with Tourette’s Syndrome
At our school we have an anti-bias and anti-racist library where guides (teachers) can check out read aloud books that help promote understanding of and appreciation for differences.We just added these two books, and they are great!
