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Authors: Meredith Efken
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kids made for them, but they said they didn’t really remember, since they don’t make no never mind about what you send them. I bet you probably have TONS of gooder’n grits ideas, though, so might could you share some with your baby sister? There ya go!
Thanks a bunch!
Ronnie
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From:
Rosalyn Ebberly
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
[SAHM I Am] TOTW September 27: Autumn Activities for Children
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Nurturing Ones,
This week we turn our attention to autumn crafts and activities to do with our dear little munchkins. I strongly urge you all to attempt something of this sort, no matter how young your children are, because it is in special shared experiences that lifelong memories of love and security are built.
I have heard many mothers say, “But craft projects are just so messy!” This is true. I started doing crafts with Suzannah when she was only eight months old—finger painting, sand pictures, and so on. And when I was finished, the kitchen was a disaster. However, there are ways to contain the project—messy mats, trays, etc.—that will make cleanup a cinch. And by doing activities such as these, you help improve the child’s fine motor skills, sensory development and artistic awareness. Because of their early exposure to crafts, my children are now able to do quite advanced projects that are nice enough to use as Christmas gifts for grandparents and friends.
One of the crafts my children enjoy most is making our own paper. I’ve attached a simple fifteen-step process for it. The best part is that you can teach your children the importance of recycling while at the same time allowing them to experience this ancient art form on their own.
To keep it autumn-themed, we go for a walk and collect leaves and fall flowers to add to the paper pulp. This year, the children’s papers turned out so beautiful that we were able to sell them in a local boutique shop. The kids have sofar earned nearly $30 and are churning out more lovely sheets of paper every day with quite an entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
I’m sure you are all wondering what my little darlings are planning to do with their newly earned money. We let them make the decision themselves. Suzannah snuggled on my lap last night to tell me. “Mommy,” she said, “Jefferson and I talked it over. We didn’t want to spend our money on toys or clothes or candy. We just want to help poor people. And we were thinking—most poor people can’t afford to buy good food like we have. So we want to go grocery shopping and buy food for the food bank. Would that be okay with you?”
Is that amazing, or what? :) How many of you have children who would be so sweetly unselfish? I am SO blessed!
Share the joy,
Rosalyn Ebberly
SAHM I AM Loop Moderator
“She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 (NASB)
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
Re: [SAHM I Am] TOTW September 27: Autumn Activities for Children
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Hey Rosalyn,
That is SO cute about your kids! And selling paper in a boutique—how adorable! It reminds me of a few years ago whenSeamus and Cosette made their own paper. A local children’s book author/illustrator bought their paper to use in her next book. Maybe you’ve heard of it— Sensing the Seasons, written and illustrated by Gillian Michaels. It won a Caldecott Medal last year, and was one of the bestselling picture books of the decade. Gillian paid my kids a small percentage of her royalties, so we’re socking it away for college—Griffith included.
Gillian has become a family friend now. In fact, Seamus gave her the idea for a new picture book. It’s the story of Tristan’s family growing up in Zimbabwe and moving to England. Gillian is going to use my children as the models. They are SO excited! But the most touching part was when Seamus suggested that maybe the money from this book
Thanks a bunch!
Ronnie
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From:
Rosalyn Ebberly
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
[SAHM I Am] TOTW September 27: Autumn Activities for Children
----
Nurturing Ones,
This week we turn our attention to autumn crafts and activities to do with our dear little munchkins. I strongly urge you all to attempt something of this sort, no matter how young your children are, because it is in special shared experiences that lifelong memories of love and security are built.
I have heard many mothers say, “But craft projects are just so messy!” This is true. I started doing crafts with Suzannah when she was only eight months old—finger painting, sand pictures, and so on. And when I was finished, the kitchen was a disaster. However, there are ways to contain the project—messy mats, trays, etc.—that will make cleanup a cinch. And by doing activities such as these, you help improve the child’s fine motor skills, sensory development and artistic awareness. Because of their early exposure to crafts, my children are now able to do quite advanced projects that are nice enough to use as Christmas gifts for grandparents and friends.
One of the crafts my children enjoy most is making our own paper. I’ve attached a simple fifteen-step process for it. The best part is that you can teach your children the importance of recycling while at the same time allowing them to experience this ancient art form on their own.
To keep it autumn-themed, we go for a walk and collect leaves and fall flowers to add to the paper pulp. This year, the children’s papers turned out so beautiful that we were able to sell them in a local boutique shop. The kids have sofar earned nearly $30 and are churning out more lovely sheets of paper every day with quite an entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
I’m sure you are all wondering what my little darlings are planning to do with their newly earned money. We let them make the decision themselves. Suzannah snuggled on my lap last night to tell me. “Mommy,” she said, “Jefferson and I talked it over. We didn’t want to spend our money on toys or clothes or candy. We just want to help poor people. And we were thinking—most poor people can’t afford to buy good food like we have. So we want to go grocery shopping and buy food for the food bank. Would that be okay with you?”
Is that amazing, or what? :) How many of you have children who would be so sweetly unselfish? I am SO blessed!
Share the joy,
Rosalyn Ebberly
SAHM I AM Loop Moderator
“She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 (NASB)
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
Re: [SAHM I Am] TOTW September 27: Autumn Activities for Children
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Hey Rosalyn,
That is SO cute about your kids! And selling paper in a boutique—how adorable! It reminds me of a few years ago whenSeamus and Cosette made their own paper. A local children’s book author/illustrator bought their paper to use in her next book. Maybe you’ve heard of it— Sensing the Seasons, written and illustrated by Gillian Michaels. It won a Caldecott Medal last year, and was one of the bestselling picture books of the decade. Gillian paid my kids a small percentage of her royalties, so we’re socking it away for college—Griffith included.
Gillian has become a family friend now. In fact, Seamus gave her the idea for a new picture book. It’s the story of Tristan’s family growing up in Zimbabwe and moving to England. Gillian is going to use my children as the models. They are SO excited! But the most touching part was when Seamus suggested that maybe the money from this book
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