12days of Xmas for 2013

On the first day of Xmas my true love gave to me ..... Peace on earth and no more bloodshed.
On the second day of Xmas my true love sent to me..... A cure for all cancers
On the third day of Xmas my true love sent to me...... An end to abuse in all forms
On the fourth day of Xmas my true love sent to me...... An end to pedaphilia
On the fifth day of Xmas my true love sent to me....... An end to crime and violence
On the sixth day of Xmas my true love sent to me........ An end to global warming
On the seventh day of Xmas my true love sent to me...... An end to starvation and poverty in the third world countries
On the eight day of Xmas my true love sent to me........ An end to senseless animal abuse and killing
On the ninth day of Xmas my true love sent to me ......... A end to human
 trafficking
On the tenth day of Xmas my true love sent to me........ Allowance for all children to be educated regardless of gender  or wealth
On the Eleventh day of Xmas my true love sent to me ......... An end to neglect in all forms
On the twelfth day of Xmas my true love sent to me......... A marriage proposal..... And I excepted
Because it was the best Xmas I'd ever had!  

Kidscreative.

Yoga for teens to help with exam stress.

With exams on at the moment these stretches with proper breathing and doctor's clearance could help teens during exam times whilst studying.  Helpful for body tension: stress and leaning over computer and used with proper breathing techniques could be something they need.

Full Forward Bend Pose.

Inhale and bend over the legs keeping back straight. Only stretch as far as you can go and bend knees if necessary.  Stay there and take 6 deep breathes.

relax shoulders whilst breathing into it.

Sama-Sthiti: Concentration Pose.  This picture shows the last stage of the pose.  Prior to that you must inhale and lead the arms upward and outwards.  Exhale and put palms together above head.  Relax shoulders. Stretch the arms up horizontally then inhale and bend knees,  pelvic forward, tighten stomach and let arms fall backward.  Look at point of ceiling. Don't drop back or arms.

Don't forget the benefits of meditation and its central part in yoga practice.  Good Luck!

Namasta.

Kidscreative.

Quote RELEASE.

                                                     When life gets you down

try to find somewhere that soothes your sole.....

 

 

 

 

 

Kidscreative.



 

Art appreciation for young children.

In kindergarten we had been looking at great artists in history. Sunflowers by Van Gogh was a favourite so we offered them to do their own still life of sunflowers with great results !

child's example.

Art Appreciation and related art activities for children.

next entry: diary of a soldier's wife 1/11/13

17/01/02

I've sent Jarrod the box with food he requested and the little booties with "Guess what" on them,  ha ha, can't wait for reply.  Iv'e started studying again.  It's pretty full on, but a lot I did in my Diploma in this first subject so I think I'll do ok. I forgot to mention that we did go to Sydney for a few days over xmas to visit my brother and family and had a good time. 
This is the email I sent Jarrod last week:

Jarrod- .  Mitchell played at friends until midday.  I watched Pearl Harbour.  What a shocker! put me in a real good mood......  Just received a video of Christmas from my brother's, will mail later.  They bought us heaps of presents!  ...... This is sad having to write to you about Christmas here.  In a sad mood tonight and no plans tomorrow.  I bought some bar stools.  Good for Jarrod to eat at the bar.  Although tonight he moved one right over in front of the TV. 
It's so hot a fire broke out across the road in neighbours tree!  Another neighbour grabbed a backyard hose and another rang the fire brigade and two came!  Bit scary!  I feel vulnerable on my own here sometimes when things like that happen.    Please don't say that you understand how I feel.  I don't think it was a good idea to volunteer yourself on this trip with all that's going on and you know I felt that way, but anyway, stay safe, love youxx

Value of pets in young children's lives.

We recently moved to a house where no dogs, cats were allowed.  We managed to get permission for some budgies. My daughter,8 gets up every morning to take the two of them out of the cage and train them to sit on her finger, even the 11yr old had one perched on her finger today.  My eight year old always showed an interest in animals from a young age and we now call her the. 'Bird whisperer'.

Here are some of the qualities I feel she is developing as she cares for our birds:
. Perseverance; as she repeats the same strategies each day to train the birds to sit on her finger and one on her shoulder.  She never gives up, even when they inevitably fly to a mirror on a bench in the bar area.   She made it all the way to our room this morning to show us!
. Responsibility; as she is reminded but expected to tick off on a chart of jobs that she has feed the pets.  ( although cleaning out cage seems to be too much for her due to their droppings!
. Caring for a living creature other than herself.
. Learning to look up information on budgies when she is unsure what to do or what the possibilities are for training budgies, eg next she wants to train them to talk!
. Learning about living creatures and their needs.
. Being gently and kind and patient.

So if you have no room for large animals, then consider a small addition to the family, particularly if the child shows an interest in caring for animals.