How are you feeling? This week has been filled with a whole bunch of emotions for me. What about the emotions your kids are feeling right now?
Kids are struggling with their feelings!
Kids were told there was a virus out there so they could not return to school this year. All of their activities were canceled including sleepovers, play dates, sports, dance lessons, etc.
With that said, I am sharing some great activities to help your kids process the emotions they are feeling right now!
Here goes…
Start with a good book! Remember you are helping your kids process their emotions. This is ongoing so don’t give up!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz
The Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle
A great place to start with a quick and easy downloadable lesson plan is https://www.vooks.com/resources. You can get a whole month of use for free just by signing up. If you don’t have books at home, this is the website for you.
A fantastic movie to watch and one of my favorites – Disney’s Pixar Inside Out!
Along with the movie, you can make some cards and write the different emotions and faces on there. Have the kids draw a card and talk about the emotions. Listen, listen, listen!!!
We all need to laugh!
Last week we talked about celebrations. Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo. It is a great time to teach your kids about traditions and cultures. There are so many great things to do.
- Sing and dance
- Prepare a feast
- Dress up
- Make some maracas
- Play musical chairs
Whatever you do, celebrate, and have fun! Start with this great website Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Remember we are all in this together. If you need help, please feel free to reach out. I would love to see what you are doing at your house. For more fun activities click on the link.
Blessings to you!
How has your week been? I thought I was doing okay but this week I feel like I am on a roller coaster. We see some areas moving toward reopening. Others are just not certain what to do. Some people are fearful and rightly so. Things are changing daily.
The verse that I am sharing this week has helped me throughout the week. I am doing a study in Colossians. The more I dig into God’s word, the more I find there is to unpack in just one verse.
Paul knew what we needed to be okay when he said…
“…Grace and peace to you from God our Father” (Colossians 1:2)
Paul greets the people in churches like he personally knew them. I can tell you on a personal level it is hard to have the peace of God when things seem so out of control around you.
What I am learning is…
grace is not deserved but is freely given.
grace is the power from God to do what we never thought we could.
I thought I was doing okay but I need…
the peace of God in my life!
Please check out my website for more encouragement. We are in this together.
Blessings to you!
Happy Tuesday,
Today on Tasty Tuesday’s Tips and Recipes I am sharing an amazing snack or breakfast bar. This past weekend I tried a few granola recipes. One of the recipes was a complete fail. It was dry and crumbly. Check out the Tasty Tuesday recipe I am sharing today. If you do not like strawberries, you can use any kind of berry. I am trying blueberry this week. Please let me know how your granola bars turn out. Also, I am sharing a Tasty Tuesday tip on how to keep fruits fresh longer. Check out my blog for more recipes. Also, check out my Facebook for more great posts. Blessings!
