8.25am is the most stressful time of day in houses with school-age children*. That last push to get out of the door and off on the school run can be the biggest hurdle of the day. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Welcome to Part Two of our series: Starting School. In part one . . . → Read More: Starting School: Putting on your own coat and shoes
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Little is starting school in September. (See how calmly I typed that?) She is already excited about it and can’t wait to follow in Big’s footsteps. She currently attends the local pre-school each morning, where she has two best friends and lots of fun. She is confident and gregarious and I’m thinking she’ll find the transition . . . → Read More: Starting School: school dinners This week we have a toy shop to play with. Very simple to set up, all you need is: A till – we have a toy till which we filled with real (small denomination) money. If younger children are playing – who might be tempted to put the coins in their mouth – you might like to . . . → Read More: Make a toy shop The Observer today comments on a report which says getting children to do chores around the home is good for them – teaching important skills and responsibilities. Here at Nurturestore I agree with this, and my thought for the next week is how to nurture these practical and independent skills in a way the children will . . . → Read More: Get your children to do some chores  |
   
                    
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