The BEST Children Lessons

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Remember how children could brag endlessly in front of their friends about what they have. It can be really annoying, but can you make a fun of it?

Get them list all the things they really have.

Help them see beyond material things (although they will probably start with them). Put on a list all their friends, things in their neighborhood and the environment (like fresh air, water, woods …). Don’t forget to mention their rights (like freedom, schooling…) and their feelings (towards themselves, other people and from others to them).

You can even make a competition, who can list more things.

Or go even further and find the pictures of everything listed to post somewhere as a reminder.

The game will show your kids that they already have lots of things that they can enjoy and be grateful for. They will also help them appreciate the NOW and to live in the moment.

Did you like the idea? Post your comments below!

Or check out other 49 ideas in the workbook “50 Law of Attaction Games for Children”.

If you were an animal, which one would you choose?

Would you be brave as a lion? Hard-working as bees or ants? Deceptive as a fox?

Now think about these questions:

• Why would you select this animal?
• Which characteristics would you like to have?
• What would you do with your power (or brains)?
• What would be your message to the people?
• Would you choose to help someone special with the quality you possess?

I would really love to hear your answers. Please post your comments below.

And if you liked the idea, you might also like other 49 games and activities in the workbook “50 Law of Attraction Games for Children”.

Summer is a great time to meet your neighbors. The days are longer, the evenings are warm and everybody is more relaxed.

So… invite your neighbors to the party!

It doesn’t have to be a big burden for you. Don’t complicate and stress over it. Have your neighbors join you in the preparation. Decide on the date and delegate the assignments.

Each family could bring some food and drinks and prepare a game or an activity, such as relays for the kids, treasure hunt, face painting, football…

If you want to give a little more, collect charity donations or help a family in a need with some clothes and school supplies.

The best museums and museum exhibits about science or technology give you the feeling that, hey, this is interesting, but maybe I could do something here, too. Paul Allen

Why don’t you spend a hot summer day in the museum?

I am sure there are some great exhibitions and events at the local or near-by museum. Find out if they have something special, like a workshop or hands-on experiments. You can learn something new or relive the past.

Every June we visit the Museum Night, which is held every year for a whole day (and night) at every museum and the custos prepare special workshops, tours and events. Our favorite is going to the school lessons from the past. We get to wear old school uniforms and the lessons are taught in the “old” language. We write with a quill pen and at every lesson there is someone who misbehave and have to kneel on the corn:).

Museums can be as fun as they are educative so don’t avoid them just because its name is a museum and you think of them as bored. Nowadays you can learn through visual, interactive presentations as well as through your own involvement. And what better way to remember than by trying it by yourself. Just make sure you have lots of time as you can easily get carried away.

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Henry James

Ever since the late 1700’s, tea time has been an integral part of English life. When people from other countries imagine life in England, they almost always picture the English sitting down at a table set with delicate china, socializing over hot cups of tea and little cakes.

But lately it’s more often drunk on the run or in front of the computer screen.

Make an afternoon tea time a tradition in your family too. Get together at the specific time every day to have a cup of tea (or lemonade or whatever drink you choose) and some cookies, cakes, pastry or fruit . Enjoy each other’s company. Discuss the day’s events and your plans. Listen to each other. And turn off your phone or TV.

You will notice that after some time family members become more aware of each other, they develop deeper bond and they feel really connected. The kids get their chance to share their stories and they see that the parents are really there for them, listening and appreciating their feelings and concerns.

I am sure you can work around your schedules to find some time to do it every day, but even if you can’t, at least try it during the holidays.

And don’t forget how much fun it can be to bake the cookies or cake. Maybe the kids can prepare some on their own. Try recipes at Joy of Baking

Are your friends away for the summer? Do you miss them?

Why don’t you write them some letters?

Describe your days, what are you doing, how are you spending your holidays…

And don’t forget to mention how you miss him (or her) and how happy you would be to spend some of the time together.

You can also include a poem, quote or your drawing.

Imagine you could go on your holidays wherever you want. For as long as you want. And you can afford whatever luxury you want.

Where would you go? 

Who would you take with you? 

What would you do there?

• Imagine every detail.
• Describe every bit of the scenery.
• Picture yourself enjoying your best holidays ever.
• Hear the sounds of the nature and animals around you. 
• Smell the air and scentes that surrounds you.
• Feel the excitement.

You can even draw a picture or write a letter to your friends describing your magical holidays.

The summer should be fun for everyone. Look around and see if it is not. There are lots of kids who are too shy, or pushed aside. Wouldn’t it be great to meet a new friend?

Look around your neighbourhood and invite someone new to play with you.

It doesn’t have to be perfect stranger, it could be someone from you school you never talked or played with before.

Or maybe a younger brother or sister of your friend, that you ignored so far. Think how great it felt when someone older played with you.

Invite your new friend to your house to have a lemonade or to enjoy the pool. Ask him (or her) to join your group of friends and to participate in your games. Listen to his story.

Remember it’s about being positive and paying it forward. You never know what jewel you might discover.

Lay still underneath the tree and listen to the wind.

Imagine that it is telling you a story about its travels around the world.

What would it tell you?

Would its story be happy or sad?




Help your kids with the questions:

• What is it saying?
• Where does it come from?
• Where is it going?
• How does it feel in the tree above us?
• Who did it meet?
• What it likes the best?
• Does it have any friends?

 
Describe how it helped at different places (at sea, windmill…) and what impact did it leave on people’s lives.

The idea behind this game is to notice the world around you, to realise how we are all connected and how even smallest things have huge impact on others.

Please share your story! Write the comment below!

The painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen.

Paul Klee

Find the largest sheet of paper or cardboard you can find. You can even tape some sheets together to make large canvas.

Give your kids some pencils, crayons and different sorts of paint (finger paint, watercolors…). They are usually washable, so never mind the mess. Especially in the summer the kids can be almost naked, and the cleaning and washing can be as much fun as drawing.

Provide different brushes, maybe sponges and let the kids experiment.

Let them draw, paint or whatever they want to create with all these materials.


And for the taste of Law of Attraction:

• Encourage them to draw their dream house and their dream garden.
• Help them think about their wishes.
• Let them describe all the things in the picture - buildings, flowers, animals, friends… – the more detailed the better.
• Ask many questions.

Don’t forget to take a picture. It will make great memory.

Would you mind posting your kid’s creation?