Activity: Making a Gratitude Tree

Posted by Alessandra on Jul 16, 2012 in Activities, Printables | 0 comments

This activity relates to my post on Helping Kids Learn the Art of Gratitude.  This Gratitude Tree activity is great for the whole family to be involved in.  Print out the leaves in this FREE printable and write a note of gratitude on the back of each leaf.  Arrange some branches in a vase and hang each leaf on the branches.  Display and enjoy!

Cooking Skills: Healthy Fried Rice

Posted by Alessandra on Jul 15, 2012 in Home Skills, Recipes | 0 comments

This easy recipe for kids is also healthy.  The reason it is healthy is because it does not need a lot of oil, just a non-stick pan.  It is also full of fresh vegetables and uses Basmati rice which has a lower Glycaemic Index (GI) carbohydrate, keeping little tummies fuller for longer.  This is also an excellent meal for kids to learn because it is such a cheap meal to make.

So let’s get on with it and start cooking.