Cottage News November 2024

We are closed Nov 28/29

Dec 24th at 2:00, Dec 25th, Jan 1st

Food for Thought:

Holidays are coming….Parents with young children are in a great position to start simple traditions that don’t have to stress anyone out, and don’t have to break the bank. If you start young with their expectations and memories of the holidays being simple and sweet, you can easily continue as they get older. Ask 90% of young kids about the holidays last year and they will tell you what the DID, but not what they GOT. I think parents put too much stress on themselves and the expectations get too high. Make a plan before hand and stick to it. Baking cookies, reading holiday stories, decorating together, going out to see the lights, playing in the snow together means more to the kids in the long run than big gifts. Set yourself up for success, peace, and long lasting happy memories.

Spanish: Wednesdays

Dance: Nov 7th & 21st

Themes: Careers, Indigenous people, Thanksgiving, sports, winter prep.

Reading Readiness:

Red/ Purple / Blue: Sizes and Shapes

Yellow / Orange / Green: Scissors and form perception

This is a great time to get into the habit of reminding your child of all they have to be thankful for. A happy person is one who is thankful for what they do have, instead of wanting what they don’t have. Especially the essential but simple things: warm coats, dinner, a car, a home, beds with warm blankets. It is never too early to learn to be grateful in life. Kids don’t naturally think of these things.

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