Finn and I are working on bodies today. He made a cut out of his body and we talked about his body and some science and some body image and he was so open and you could almost feel his mind percolating the discussion. I think it is very important to begin this dialogue now about his personal self. Self concept work is crucial for children. I think tiny little lessons during the week like this can help build up a child's self esteem and knowledge base. Again, I freak out sometimes when I think of all that I have been entrusted with in having children. Do you have any special lessons you use with yr children? Are there any good books on this these topics? I am going to the library today! :)
In other news...I made a kick ass grocery/market bag out of a beloved old t-shirt yesterday. It rocks! I am going to make more!!!!
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What a cute post! Love the way you teach!
LOVE the market/grocery bag! It's fabulous!
Hope this doesn't post twice -- blogger ate my comment! Ok, Tracy (tzt.blogspot.com) and I hooked up at the library this morning and I realized once we were there that I should have said something to you 'cuz I think I found your blog through a comment on hers! Since the writer group playdate doesn't seem to be a go, maybe we can just hook up sometime and then put the word out to Terreece and Gloria?
Your grocery bag idea rocks.. and the T of choice is also a fav beverage of mine!! LOL
I love the body project..
love the body lesson, and you need to sell your tee bags!
so lovely to have your comment on my blog - thanks! and yours is wonderful too - must go back and read more! and that grocery / recycled tee bag - genius! would love to hear how you did it. x t
What a cool project to do with the little guy!
I think this is my first time here, Amy! It's great and I've now subscribed, I can't believe it's taken this long. Thanks for poppin' over to my blog today and checking out the new look :)
Have a fabulous weekend!!
Your ideas are too fab for me not to take credit when my friends see me use them:) Love your creativity!
we too talk about our bodies often and in no uncertain terms. i want my girls to know and love their bodies, minds and souls - something my parents were not aware of teaching me when i was young. love the large body tracing!
ok, the bag. it's fabulous! will we be seeing some soon on your etsy?!
That is an amazing bag. Etsy shop? Good start with the boy...
You are so crafty!! And, I am so jealous!
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