Whole Child Development
I had my favorite gardening help recently….all my boys! We got two dozen seed cups started to transplant to our garden in a few weeks. I love doing this activity with them, not just for the extra “help” (said help also insisted on labeling our Zinnias as Venus Fly Traps), but also for the opportunity for them to learn a bit about science and a bit about patience all at once. Plus, I can’t deny my boys an opportunity to bury their fingers in mud!
I hope you enjoyed reading Mind in the Making.
With Earth Day approaching I’m writing at The Organized Parent today about getting our kids’ hands a little dirty….
I was captivated by this chapter from the introductory paragraphs. As Ellen Galinsky writes about comparing two contrasting images — that of an ever-curious infant, and that of an apathetic middle to high schooler — I thought of my own experiences with these contrasting groups. Her pointed questions on page 298 are similar to those I’ve asked myself, “What happens to extinguish that passion? What happens to dull their eyes?”
I am honored again this year to be included in the Simplify Your Family Life Sale!
Even better: this great honor for me brings a great opportunity for you!
It’s been a while, but I am back with another installment of Pinterest Preview – a peak at what happens when the pins come to play at our house!
Here we are at Chapter 6 of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
What do you do when your 4 year-old wants to know how to read TODAY? Here are some developmentally appropriate ways to build your preschooler’s literacy foundation, while also giving them ways they can read today. (This video can also be viewed on YouTube here.)
I have a few newcomers to the Mind in the Making read-along, so I want to give them a little time to catch up. We’ll pick up with Chapter 6 next week.
Content Copyrighted (2008-2025), Amanda Morgan, All Rights Reserved
