7 Ways to Practice Delayed Gratification with Your Kids
February 21, 2020Picture this: My preschool-aged kiddo has some tv time every day. I turn on the TV and my kiddo EXPECTS her favorite show to start. Said show is on Netflix which I decided to cut from the budget this month. Do you think she calmly picked another show or had a meltdown? I know you can guess which one it was. She is so used to getting any show immediately. Instant gratification! Today I am going to give you 7 Ways to Practice Delayed Gratification with your kids. What is Instant Gratification? Wanting something and getting it right away. No…
Busy Box for Preschoolers- Frozen Theme
The inspiration for this Busy Box for Preschoolers comes from my daughter. She loves the Frozen movies and dolls. She is currently a preschooler and she just got her first report card!! My girl is doing well but does not…
Fill your Kid’s Attention Cup
In a world of instant gratification and limitless possibilities, parents are constantly ON. We work so hard to make sure our children have food and shelter but one of the most important things they need from us gets pushed to…
Printable Board Game for Preschoolers
Practice the ABC’s and 123’s with something different from flash cards. You have a kiddo in PreK or Kindergarten and their teacher says, “practice letter recognition, sight words, number recognition, etc.” All you can think of is drill, drill, drill…
VIPKid Rewards
I have previously shared that one of my side hustles is teaching for VIPKid! I love it and if you want to learn more about teaching for them go read this post – https://savorthemomlife.com/how-to-start-teaching-with-vipkid-today/. Today’s post is all about VIPKid…
Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers- Busy Box
Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate. Hearts, Candy, Flowers oh my! All the girly shapes and colors are right up my preschooler’s alley. As a teacher and a mom, those repetitive skills we are teaching can be made…
Busy Box for Preschoolers- Cars Theme
When my oldest Kiddo Harry was 2-3 years old he was obsessed with Cars. The movie and toys! Most little boys go through a stage where they like any and everything with wheels. Some may never grow out of that…
Preschool Education Based Skills: Ages2-5
I am a stay at home mom and I have had my babies here with me all day every day. My oldest is now in First grade and doing wonderful. He is the golden boy and not just because his…
Busy Boxes for Kids
Have you ever wished your children at home or in your classroom would play quietly and purposefully, allowing you to give your attention to something else? It is possible! When I was a Kindergarten Classroom teacher one of my favorite…
TP Roll Paint Crafts for Pre-K (Halloween Edition)
I know you save those toilet paper and paper towel rolls just like I do. Some may call it hoarding but I call it “saving craft supplies for a rainy day”! There are an unlimited number of crafts and painting…
4-Year-Old with Temper Tantrum: Quick Fixes
From a Mom at the end of her rope. We all know kids are irrational. Especially those that fall within the 2-5 age range. Crazy thoughts like insisting upon instant gratification, impossible expectations, and miss communication run their little brains.…
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