Aline and Lana shout, “Let’s go Mets!
Yearly Archives: 2012
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.
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.
Looking for something to do this weekend?
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday, March 12, 2012
Parade details are here.
New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 17
Kicks off at Fifth Ave and 44th St.
11 AM
Here we are….at our favorite place in downtown Wilton…Starbucks!
Valentine Party 2012
Monday, February 20th, President’s Day, A National Holiday
School is closed on this day. President’s Day is a Federal holiday created to commemorate the births of former Presidents George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12). Throughout America, Presidents’ Day is observed by big sales in the stores, closed schools and no mail delivery.
Things to do with children: The United States has had more than 40 presidents. How many can the children name? Who has been president during their lifetime? Take a look at American coins and bills; who are the Presidents pictured on each coin and bill.
Au Pair in America on Wall Street Journal Online
Check out this post on the Wall Street Journal online.
It’s written by reporter, John J. Edwards III and he talks about his thought process in deciding to hire an au pair. He is planning to post updates as he continues in the process of becoming a host family.
Another Super FUN cluster meeting…College Basketball game
Go Columbia Lions!!! Marti, Fanny and Claire get a hug because Columbia won!!!