My name is Adrian Murray. I’m a dad who has been creating images with my kids and their bears for about six years now (amongst other kinds of photos).
Every since I can remember I just loved to cook. Once I got started having my kids cooking with me I could see they had a major interest in it too.
How do we raise a responsible child in an entitled world? When we tackle these 5 key areas, kids have a great shot at learning the joy of responsibility.
Raising resilient kids is actually easier than you think. These simple parenting adjustments will you raise kids who aren't afraid to fail.
It’s important to teach kids how to safely approach dogs---especially when you don’t have a dog. My dog-owner friends shared their top dog safety lessons:
Teach your kids coping skills with these easy and brilliant anger management activities for kids - designed for positive parenting.
Roadrunner versus Wile E. Coyote, Nikola Tesla versus Thomas Edison, and the United States versus the Soviet Union. All rivalries eventually come to an end. Except for sibling wars, that sh*t is forever. Bored Panda has compiled a list of hilarious brother & sister posts, and they'll show you what you're missing out on if you're the only kid in your family. Peace and quiet, mostly. But also quite a few grins and giggles. From surprise hospital visits to convincing them brick mopping is a thing, continue scrolling to check out what every sibling is capable of. Oh, and upvote your faves!
Love themed or coordinating sibling Halloween costumes? Here's some ideas for coordinating Halloween costumes for sisters!
If children aren't given a loving environment to thrive, they will struggle with these 7 things throughout their life.
Surprises for kids don't have to be huge. It's important to teach them to learn how to appreciate sweet gestures and small things in life.
No parent wants their child to be bullied. But can we prevent it? Here are 14 ways parents can bully-proof their kids and stop bullying.
Baby hacks and tips for new parents offer invaluable benefits. They provide practical solutions to common challenges, streamline daily routines, enhance baby's comfort, promote bonding, reduce stress & empower parents with knowledge to navigate the wonderful journey of parenthood with confidence.
This simple, 8-minute morning workout for kids helps improve focus and learning. Includes printer friendly instructions & poster.
Looking to ease bedtime struggles? Check out these bedtime affirmations for kids to soothe sleep anxiety and encourage healthy sleeping habits!
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have internet either at home or at school. No one owned a cell phone, except for wealthy […]
B R Y A R T O N F A R M We purchased the 1893 farmhouse, 1900 barn, and beautiful surrounding acreage in May of 2014. Here are a few shots of what the farm looked like Before our restoration wor…
Learn why chores are an important part of your children’s development. Also, discover appropriate chores for your kids age.
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Things you should be teaching your 2-year-old. Life skills and lessons to teach your two-year-old that they will also enjoy!
Parenting is a tough job; it requires compassion, kindness, affection, and loads of patience to raise a kid. But, one thing that most parents tend
Equipping kids with a good work ethic early on will take them from ordinary to extraordinary, especially when they start looking for their first job. Beginning this process when they are young is the best way to instill this trait strongly within them – we want working hard and well to be like second nature for...Read More »
Things to do in San Diego, California with kids for both locals and tourists. Everything you need to know about San Diego Duffy boat rentals in Mission Bay.
Postive discipline techniques work better than the traditional methods. Click to read what positive discipline is and how to use positve discipline.
Fostering mental health of children is important for raising them into a positive and well balanced individual. Find tips for fostering mental health of children.
Wasting time is a priority now, these should make that a little easier.
Use these social skills visual posters to teach, discuss, and practice social skills in the classroom! They include 9 unique posters with a total of over 80 social skills. Each poster highlights a different area of social skills, including basic skills, empathy and perspective-taking, academic skills, conversation skills, friendship skills, emotions, and decision-making skills. These posters are a fun way to integrate social skills and SEL in the classroom! Additional posters are included with several of the skills put together in one large poster. They highlight: Social Skills Kids Need Social Skills We All Need Social Skills We Are Building How Can I Use Social Skill Visual Posters? You can use these social skills posters in multiple ways to integrate social skills into the classroom. Here are some simple suggestions: Post these visuals around the classroom or school to provide reminders about critical social skills. Create a social skills bulletin board. Post one poster a week or month, highlighting each of the skills throughout that time period. Use the black/white version as a coloring book as you discuss each skill. Skills Targeted: Basic Skills: following directions, using manners, having a positive attitude, working with others, good hygiene, using polite words, taking turns, greetings, waiting and having patience, being a good sport, listening to others, understanding personal space Academic Skills: paying attention, starting tasks independently, taking pride in work, participating, asking for help, cooperating and collaborating, accepting criticism, self-advocating, staying organized, persevering through challenges, avoiding and ignoring distractions, presenting and speaking in front of others Conversation Skills: introductions and greetings, starting a conversation, expressing ideas and feelings, giving compliments, using active listening skills, taking turns in conversation, showing interest in others, noticing others' social cues, thinking before speaking, staying on topic, finding similar interests, leaving a conversation Friendship Skills: expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts, getting along with others, showing interest in others, keeping social boundaries, disagreeing respectfully, compromising, sharing, bringing out the positive in others, apologizing, repairing relationships, resisting negative peer influence, showing empathy Empathy & Perspective-Taking Skills: thinking about others' feelings, reading social cues, seeing someone else's perspective, staying open-minded, helping others in need, treating others with kindness, appreciating differences, using flexible thinking, showing empathy, thinking before speaking or acting, accepting different opinions, solving conflicts with perspective-taking Emotional Skills: being self-aware, self-regulating emotions, labeling different emotions, expressing feelings, using coping strategies, dealing with disappointments, dealing with worries, using positive self-talk, staying calm in times of stress, adapting to change, dealing with anger and frustration, being resilient Decision-making Skills: understanding choices, using self-control, seeing how actions impact others, brainstorming solutions, developing healthy habits, taking responsibility, considering consequences, weighing options, admitting mistakes, being reflective, accepting consequences Digital Version A digital version for Google Slides is now included! This means you can use these posters to highlight social skills digitally with your students through Google Classroom or other digital means. Yearlong SEL Yearlong Curriculum If you are looking to integrate social emotional skills into the classroom, consider this Social Emotional Learning Yearlong Curriculum! It is filled with specific lesson plans, activities, projects, task cards, discussion starters, and more for a year of social emotional learning. Follow Me! { Click here to follow my store! } Tips for Customers: If you have questions, please contact me through Q & A and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! Please consider leaving feedback on this resource to receive TpT credits! I always strive for 5 stars and love hearing your feedback. Follow my store for notifications about new resources and freebies. Terms of Use: © Pathway 2 Success. One license is for the classroom/personal use for one educator and their students. Materials may not be shared with other educators without the purchase of extra licenses. Materials may not be posted on the Internet where they can be publicly accessed. Personal and classroom use only. Please see full terms of use for more information. Disclaimer: These resources are for supplementary support/education purposes and are not a replacement for education or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.
Are your kids ready for the real world? These 16 life skills teach kids independence and self-sufficiency while also building confidence.
