Here’s How To Raise Earth-Friendly Children

(image) There is much you can do as a person to protect the world we live in. You can recycle old products rather than throwing them into the trash. You can insulate your home with replacement windows and doors to make your home energy-efficient. And most importantly of all, you can teach your children lessons around responsibility when it comes to protecting the environment.  You see, if your children pick up good habits now, then hopefully, the world will be in less of a precarious position in years to come. In this article, we are going to look at some of the ways in which you can raise earth-friendly children. Start focusing on these aspects now, and the future will be bright, not only for…

Modernization Of Schools Should Be About More Than Computers In The Classroom

Unsplash Image We all want the best schools possible for our kids. It’s why we attend endless open days and put their names down well before school age. This is, after all, where they’re going to spend some of their most formative days. These early classroom experiences can determine everything from their methods of learning to the way they interact with others. Traditionally, choosing a school has been about looking for high test scores and the most qualified teachers. In recent years, though, looking for facilities which are keeping on top with modernization is also a must.  Of course, every new generation of kids brings different needs, but never is that more the case than with the current generation. Our kids’ lives are drastically different…

6 Top Tips For Moving Out Of A Rented Property

Image Credit When you rent a home, it can be quite restrictive. You want to put your own stamp on a property or live in the house as you please. However, you may find that you can’t make changes to the home.  When it comes to moving out of a property, landlords generally want the house returned to them in the same condition as it was initially leased to you. During this time there may have been some pedestrian wear-and-tear, which allowances should generally be made for. However, anything outside of that in terms of damage may result in you losing part, or all of your bond.  6 Tips for Moving Out of a Rented Property Give Yourself Time Allow plenty of time between moving…

Free Printable Fall Themed Fine Motor Worksheets for Preschoolers
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Free Printable Fall Themed Fine Motor Worksheets for Preschoolers

If you are working on fine motor skills with your preschooler or older autistic child, be sure to add these fun free printable fall themed fine motor worksheets for autism. Similar in style to my Easter Fine Motor themed sheets, this series will eventually contain several holiday and seasonal themes.  Perfect for classroom or at-home use.  How to Use the Fine Motor Worksheets for Autism If you are working on general fine motor skills such as: Cutting Handwriting Pre-writing Then you can use the traceable lines or the mazes. Either laminate and use a Dry Erase marker or use a pencil if not laminating. You can use the pre-writing tracing for scissor skills as well. The coloring pages can also double for playdough sheets or…

How to Tame Your Paper Clutter

How to Tame Your Paper Clutter

They say that a messy desk is a sign of genius. Sometimes I question that and other times I just run with it. My desk, of course, is the hubspace of my “home office” corner. I don’t have a dedicated room, yet, but I do have space that I need to make the most of. And because of that, I have piles of papers scattered around. Now, while I may know what’s in those stacks? It’s kind of unsightly. But, I never know when I need one of those papers.  If this sounds like you, fear not. We can tame paper clutter together and take back our spaces. Or, at the very least, find a more manageable system that still works for us. Trust me…

Easy Fall Leaves Slime Sensory Play Idea for Autism

Easy Fall Leaves Slime Sensory Play Idea for Autism

I’m always looking for new sensory friendly activities for my autistic daughter. And sensory friendly activities for myself, for that matter. I’ve probably gone into it before, but if you don’t know? I have an aversion myself to some sensory activities. My five year old loves to play with slime.  But, my autistic daughter and I? Not so much.  Still, I wanted to find some easier sensory friendly activities that we could all enjoy. Even if my autistic daughter may require other tools so we don’t have to be hands-on with the slime. To go along with the upcoming fall season (and because NY is absolutely gorgeous at this time of the year), we’re trying out this fall leaves slime for our sensory play. How…