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TeacherMom. I am a certified Early Childhood Educator with a MA in Counseling Psychology. In this pa

19/10/2022

I love you, slippers and all 😅

02/10/2022

Such a quaint, sweet town 30 mins from Niagara Falls. We had a wonderful day exploring .on.the.lake 💕

01/10/2022

Coming out of a 12-hr conference about making a difference in children’s lives to teaching this awesome group of kids about being MoneySmart ☺️ It’s tiring but it’s a goooood day 💕

24/09/2022

Held our very first MoneySmart workshop for kids with 🎉 had to keep my energy up to stay at par with the amazingly smart kids that attended but it was so worth it! Loved all their questions and answers! Hope to see more kids at the next one!

15/09/2022

I think one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life is to homeschool the kids 💕 I love doing what I love to do (teaching) with the people I love most 💕

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12/09/2022

Real life story of someone sharing their pot of gold:

The kids and I had an impromptu dinner at . While waiting for the food Mattina talked about not really looking forward to waking up early, Renee learned about exponents and Rafael asked what is 10 to the power of 8 😅(which I wasn’t sure if I answered right haha)

When the bill came, the table beside us had paid $80 towards our bill. I was speechless and my eyes filled with tears. What a wonderful way for my kids to witness such an act of kindness.

On the walk home, the kids and I talked about what happened and came up with ways we can pay it forward.

We all have our own wealth, our own pot of gold and it doesn’t always have to be in the form of money. Whatever we are blessed with, it’s always meant to be shared. 💕

04/09/2022

Vancouver friends! books are here!!! Just in time for holiday shopping 🎉 Give the gift of reading 🥰

11/08/2022

Family, always and forever 💚

23/06/2022

Learning never ends 💕 Learning is everywhere

23/06/2022

Happy start of Summer ☀️

19/06/2022

Sharing happiness from our garden 💕 what a perfect subject for some homeschool art 💕

18/06/2022

Official last day of Homeschool 2021-2022!

Mattina, Grade 4, said she loved all our pastel art projects, learning about the human body, and writing stories.

Renee, Grade 3, said she loved learning about the order of operations and long division!

Rafael, preschool, is ready for Kindergarten as he can read short sentences, write, answer Wh questions about stories he’s read, and sit through a task 😅

We are super ready for summer learning as we plan to learn about dinosaurs, palaeontology, and visit the dinosaur museum in Alberta!!!

Never, ever thought my kids wouldn’t attend traditional schooling but here we are and we love it!

16/06/2022

Because the responsible mother didn’t bring jackets or hats 😂😅

28/04/2022

🎶 You’ve got a friend in me… 💕 our baby girls Millie and Ruby

20/04/2022

Rafael’s first love letter ❤️

Letter writing is a great way to practice a child’s emerging literacy skills. They say the words aloud and try to figure out what letters make the same sound when put together.

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25/03/2022

My El-el 💕 My “sweet, sweet boy who kisses me all over the face.. even making sure he kisses my eyelids… is the inspiration for the story Rafael Stretches his Patience because he used to say “waiting is so hard!”

Teaching our children, and ourselves, to wait is one of the greatest gifts we can share with our little ones. Along the way to patience, we can learn so much about ourselves and appreciate the wonder that we have around us.

How does it translate to being ? Not everything is a quick buck.. earning money can take time and a lot of smart, hard work. It’s important for us and out little ones to understand that a lot of things (including investments) take time.. and are worth the wait.

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Rafael, silly and sweet, loves superheroes. He enjoys climbing, building with blocks, and playing with his robots and cars. Like his sisters, he adores Millie the dog. Join Rafael as he finds the good in waiting in Rafael Stretches His Patience.

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20/03/2022

My strong and independent little one, Renee can talk your ear off with animal facts and her desire to take care of them and work with them when she’s older. I learn a lot from her and I often marvel at how her brain works.

I thought Renee’s Ginormous Bag is such a fit for her because she, like me, loves making lists of not only things she finds interesting, but of dreams for the future and the wants of her heart. Often, she would say, “Mom… I know it is not a need… but can I please borrow your phone to research about rabbits?” 😂

Wants are never a bad thing but we do need to help children discern between things that are necessary and things that aren’t 💕

19/03/2022

My ever helpful and loving first-born, Mattina, is an absolute book lover. She loves listening to music, singing, and building structures with blocks and her mice dolls. At home, she is the first one to volunteer and help with the family chores… always reminding me to get sleep and take better care of myself 💕 Someday, she hopes to be an architect, a pediatrician, or maybe even both!

I chose Mattina as the lead character for the book Mattina Dreams Big because she, like me, has many hopes for the future and likes to plan things out. This book is a reflection of that and her generous heart towards us, her family. 💕

19/03/2022

I turned my kids into storybook characters and they love it 🥰

Join the , Mattina, Renee, Alessi, Basti and Rafael, in their money-smart adventures with !

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17/03/2022

Our books are now on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com woohoo! 🎉

Doctor, dentist, or teacher.. all I knew was that I wanted to work with children. 💕

While in University, I started collecting books for kids. I believed then and still strongly believe now that books are one of the best ways to teach...children or adults. It's a great way to introduce concepts (sharing, working hard), transitions and routines (potty training, doing chores), and topics that are not normally part of every day conversations (death in the family, earning money).

Finally, our little project is here and we hope they can be a part of your nightly story time ☺️

Order now at www.saffisquirrel.com or at Amazon: search for Saffi Squirrel

17/03/2022

Our books are now on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com woohoo! 🎉
Doctor, dentist, or teacher.. all I knew was that I wanted to work with children. 💕

While in University, I started collecting books for kids. I believed then and still strongly believe now that books are one of the best ways to teach...children or adults. It's a great way to introduce concepts (sharing, working hard), transitions and routines (potty training, doing chores), and topics that are not normally part of every day conversations (death in the family, earning money).
Finally, our little project is here and we hope they can be a part of your nightly story time ☺️

Order now at www.saffisquirrel.com or at Amazon: search for Saffi Squirrel

16/03/2022

Everyone needs to be heard.

Wants are not wrong and children (and other adults) will definitely be more encouraged to listen if their side is first acknowledged.

Have you ever experienced acknowledging your child’s wants has made a difference in his or her reaction to you?

14/03/2022

“No running!”

I don’t know about you but I know I feel a lot more cooperative when the environment is positive. When talking to children (and even other adults), ere on the positive and focus on what you need done rather than the mistakes made. It’s not always easy especially when feelings are heightened but through time and practice, it becomes a natural part of how we communicate.

We’d love to hear how you have been communicating with your little ones.

12/03/2022

I’m proud to say that I am a firm parent and I am quick to let our children know when they’ve crossed (or about to) the line. I believe children are happiest when they know what is expected of them and there is someone they can depend on to guide them 💕

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When you say ‘stop’, does it actually work?

When wrong choices are made, it is our responsibility as adults to point them out and encourage better choices. For it to be more effective, the tone and other non-verbal cues need to match what you actually say.

What non-verbal ways do you communicate with your child?

10/03/2022

Shared this parenting tip at 💚 it took years of practice for me and sometimes I still forget.. it’s a constant challenge to practice

If we use labels on someone, is that all that they are?

Who likes being labeled? No one does. Go straight to the point of what you need to happen and avoid describing children (and others) in a negative light. It is not necessary..and frankly, it isn’t very nice.

Have you ever been unfairly called names or labeled? Tell us about it in the comments below.

09/03/2022

Height DOES matter.

Would it be comfortable for you to talk to someone on the second floor while you’re on the first floor for a prolonged period of time? I don’t think so. It definitely isn’t the case with our children as well. We encourage them to listen when we get down to their level, make eye contact and create that physical connection.

Have you ever tried this and found success with it?

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09/03/2022

12/02/2022

Been away from social media for a while but we are homeschool- strong and happy to be back at the beach!

Happy Sunday day Vancouver ☀️

31/12/2021

Enjoyed afternoon tea at with this one 😂 The Prince and Princess Afternoon tea is perfectly suited for the little ones 🫖

04/12/2021

Come by the Sungod Rec Centre and help spread Christmas cheer to families in need 🌲drop off new toys at this .vancouver event 💕

Balloon display to welcome the families by

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Our books are now on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com woohoo! 🎉 Doctor, dentist, or teacher.. all I knew was that I wanted to work with children. 💕 While in University, I started collecting books for kids. I believed then and still strongly believe now that books are one of the best ways to teach...children or adults. It's a great way to introduce concepts (sharing, working hard), transitions and routines (potty training, doing chores), and topics that are not normally part of every day conversations (death in the family, earning money). Finally, our little project is here and we hope they can be a part of your nightly story time ☺️ Order now at www.saffisquirrel.com or at Amazon: search for Saffi Squirrel #SaffiSquirrel #FinancialLiteracyForKids #bcmoms #raiseareader #vancouvermoms #booksforkids #childrensbooks

Our books are now on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com woohoo! 🎉 Doctor, dentist, or teacher.. all I knew was that I wanted to work with children. 💕 While in University, I started collecting books for kids. I believed then and still strongly believe now that books are one of the best ways to teach...children or adults. It's a great way to introduce concepts (sharing, working hard), transitions and routines (potty training, doing chores), and topics that are not normally part of every day conversations (death in the family, earning money). Finally, our little project is here and we hope they can be a part of your nightly story time ☺️ Order now at www.saffisquirrel.com or at Amazon: search for Saffi Squirrel #SaffiSquirrel #FinancialLiteracyForKids

We usually ask beginning readers to choose the picture that corresponds to a sentence read. However, if the pictures are there from the start, some little readers might use them to guess what the sentences are without really reading each word. A quick fix is to fold the paper so the pictures are not readily seen as your little one first reads the sentences. #preschoolearning #preschoolmom #raiseareader #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolactivities #earlylearning #earlychildhood #earlyreaders #earlyliteracy #bcmoms #vancouvermoms

When the child has fairly mastered most letter sounds and can distinguish beginning, middle and ending sounds, we can move on to reading CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words via word families. We started with the -at family which allows us to practice a lot of common CVC words. #preschoolearning #preschoolmom #preschool #raiseareader #homeschooling #homeschool #beginningreaders #readingskills #boymom #vancouvermom #bcmom #read

How we use our little wooden tray, lacing numbers and mini wooden blocks to introducing addition with numbers 👍 #handsonactivities #handsonlearning #preschoolearning #preschool #preschoolmath #preschoolactivities #homeschool #homeschoolmoms #vancouvermoms #bcmoms

So... sensory bottles seem to be doing the opposite of calming them down 🤣

It truly is our responsibility to raise children who are better than us. Race is not something I proactively talked to my kids about before..I had/have my own ignorance and I continue to educate myself so I can help guide my children. What I've come to realize so far is that it is not enough that we aware. To truly have compassion, we have to go a step further as we: 1. raise awareness 2. find a connection 3. build understanding Sending love to everyone 💕 and may we all find the peace we need for our own personal struggles.

Reading Progress

Many months of singing, reading, and playful learning to get to this point 🤗 You can hear in my voice that I was surprised 🤣 Pre-reading skills (all the play and singing) are crucial in every child's reading journey. Check out the post before this for some tips as well as the newest YT video for more examples of what you can do with your littles 👍 #preschool #boymom #reading #raiseareader #raisingreaders #lovetoread #preschoolearning #preschoolteacher #vancouvermom #teachermom

What do you need to do when you are feeling all those BIG, not so positive feelings? Breathe. Happy Friday and may this weekend be spent loving yourself and your family 💕 We love you @danieltigertv You have made parenting so much easier 💕 #breathe #feelings #childguidance #danieltiger #mrrogers #selflove #selcare #emotionalintelligence #parentinglittles #empathy #vancouverfamily #vancouvermom

Teaching Quantity

Teaching Quantity For younger kids, the number line can still be a complex concept to understand quantities with. They can tell which group has more by looking at actual objects but how does that translate to numbers??? How do they make the connection between a group of objects and numbers in print? Here's a simple way to help them make that connection. 🤗 #preschoolearning #preschool #handsonlearning #preschoolteacher #homeschool #earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation #playtolearn #handsonmath #learningthroughplay

Story Writing for Preschool

Story Writing Preschool Style! It's never too early to get your child to tell stories! Asking them questions about what they draw and writing down what they say is one of the best ways they learn that they can express themselves in many ways and that print has meaning 👍 #preschoolearning #preschool #preschoolteacher #earlylearning #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodteacher #teachermon #homeschoolpreschool #homeschool #learnathome #preschoolactivities #boymom #preschoolmom #momofthree

Solubility

Obviously we are putting our #conversationhearts to good use 🤣 We used them to explore solubility using different solvents such as water, alcohol and oil. As usual, El is hanging around as the girls and I homeschool and so he picks up on the terms to🤗 #homeschool #scienceforkids #experiment #scienceexperiment #valentines #valentinesactivities #playtolearn #learnathome #handsonlearning #teachermom #homeschooling #vancouvermom #boymom

Blame the Kids

https://youtu.be/UK6KuXIsXQo This week's 5 minute video is about how we can encourage our kids to be part of the solution and how our reactions may sometimes come across as blaming our little ones 💕 #parenting #parentingtips #parents #ChildGuidance #positiveconnections #momlife

When we Belittle our Children

https://youtu.be/vauqfLSVmYU Sometimes we brush them off. We don't mean to hurt them. We don't mean to make them feel like they are not important. Sometimes things just get wo busy that we say things that make them feel we are belittling their feelings. I am guilty of this and every day I try to do better. New short video on the channel tells about what we do (that we may or may not be aware of) that belittles our children and what little changes we can do to give them the respect they deserve. #parentingtips #parenting #childguidance #childpsychology #mom #mommydiaries #earlychildhood #happychild #happyfamily #feelings

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