Slice up the following fruits to make a salad. Top with a little plain or Greek yogurt!

one banana, one apple, one peeled orange or tangerine, some berries, grapes or melon balls. Mix and enjoy!

Behavioral charts are useful to help children improve their behavior. A sticker or star is added to the chart whenever the children exhibits positive behavior. They work well with chronic problems likes completing chores, homework, etc. If several stars or stickers are earned, then there can be a reward- not toys or food, but a favorite activity like going to the park.

Focus on one behavior per chart.

Aupairs might ask their host moms if she has a favorite recipe and bake with the kids today. If not, have a look at this one:

 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Everyday is a good day for aupairs to read to their children, even older ones. Make a special effort to go to our libraries in Alexandria and the children’s librarian will help you pick out good books for your kids. The website for our library system is found through a link on our blog.

I f your children are in school, this day is the day to honor their teachers. Help your children make cards  for their teachers. http://pinterest.com/lacey_pentland/kids-teacher-appreciation/

May Day is a holiday similar to Labor Day in the US. It welcomes Spring, and was especially popular in medieval England. Children would celebrate by dancing around a Maypole.