During mealtime, each person goes around and says one thing they are grateful for, starting with the letter A, then moving to B, then C, and going all the way to Z.
Fun fact: Research shows that practicing gratitude makes us happier!
(don’t have a physical Amazon Alexa? All the apps are available on the Alexa app!)
The app was created by parents with their two children and will ask your child to act out silly things like: “Act like a fish out of water”, “Act like you just ate a really sour lemon”, “Do your most silly dance”, “Act like you are standing on hot lava”, and many more.
End the day by sharing and celebrating one win – one thing you’re proud of! (You and your child!) Could be anything from finishing a homework assignment to helping a sibling to cleaning up toys.
From one Chicago mom: “We filled a jar with pieces of paper of activities in it and the kids select one to do. It has various activities that the kids can do for 30 mins. It includes some fun activities that they like ipad time, video game time, baking, drawing. And it includes whammies like cleaning a room, Mom’s free choice, and quiet time. The element of surprise is what makes it exciting and fun!”
The problem: coronavirus is spreading quickly; how do we stop the spread?
What we know:
Come up with 8 different solutions to stop the spreading!
Every child is problem-solver and possible entrepreneur.
(By the way, this is based on a technique “crazy eights” app developers use!)