Friday, April 1, 2011

Snack time

After months and months of looking for an interesting place to put Chelyn's snack, I found this corner shelf from an etsy shop,  buckcreekfurnishings. This beautiful corner shelf is truly like a tresure box filled with carefully chosen healthy snacks. The cabinet is just the right size for the little hands too!




In the cabinet, I have prepared  foods that are acceptable to eat in appropriate quantities. Every morning after the breakfast, Chelyn  relishes the chance to prepare  fruits or vegetables to add with the rest of her snacks. She washes  and cut them all by herself too!


Chelyn is free to prepare snack at any time and she proudly sets the snack table with a placemat, a napkin, a plate and a cup.  This creates an ability to make decisions and leads to independence.







She seems more eager to eat and more satisfied. And from my perspective, the added bonus of taking the time to create this environment is enormous.This activites are great way to encourage eating healthy snacks for growth and development, supporting life long healthy eating habits.

And just today, I was really excited to run into thekidcancook, a resource for creative ways to feed young children, with a focus on balance and presentation. After all, raising a healthy kid is not so difficult! Isn't it?

Friday, March 18, 2011

in the beginning

Welcome...
Bella's Casa is a special place for parents who want to provide their children with opportunities to discover all of the amazing things in the world around them. This is a place to learn and grow together with your children. I want to share my experience, both at home and in the classroom, with other parents and their children as they embark on a journey of lifelong learning. It is a wonderful resource for all parents who want to create (or enhance) learning spaces and activities that will grow a child's mind and instill confidence. My ultimate goal is to create a long-lasting community of parents as teachers, a supportive world filled with sharing ideas and ways to inspire our children.

I look forward to building our community.
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