Monthly Archives: June 2012
Flag Day June 14th
Flag Day is on Friday, June 14th.
The flag of The United States is a symbol of this country’s values and traditions. The 13 red and white stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars stand for the states.
Use this day to teach your kids about your own country’s flag!
You can find a print out of lots of flags in Kids Culture Corner at http://aupairinamerica.com/resources/kids/culture_corner.
Au Pairs enjoy a Baseball game in NYC
Aline and Lana shout, “Let’s go Mets!
How to get your Host Children to lend a hand!
I was recently was visiting with a good friend and commented on the chore and behavior charts she have posted in her family room. With four kids, she found it can be difficult to keep track of who has done what and who had gained or lost various privileges. So, over the years, she has used various charts to keep everything on track. She have also created charts for host families and au pairs dealing with behavior the children may be having.
She forwarded this information for me to pass along to help you work with your host families and the children.
Having chores teaches children that they are an important part of the family and their efforts count. This teaches responsibility and promotes positive self-esteem.
Blank Chore Chart
Chore Chart with Basic Chores
Au Pair Packs a “Backpack of Awesome Memories”
One special au pair, Madita Bley, plans to go home with “a backpack of awesome memories” from Wilton. Read her story HERE on Wilton Patch.
Click here to read Madita's story on Wilton Patch
June 6 is National Applesauce Cake Day
Here’s a recipe for a healthy and delicious snack to make with the children
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Mix first sugar and shortening, then add flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Mix in applesauce and raisins/cranberries. Place in a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.