Especially in today's day and age, it is important to instill the importance of kindness, compassion, and empathy. I am excited to be a guest blogger on Mixed Bag Mama, where I shared some of our favorite books that we use in our Giving Artfully Kids. These books have been a great resource to start the conversation about being kind and help our students get into the mindset of giving and helping others. You can check out the blog at http://mixedbagmama2013.blogspot.com/2018/03/our-favorite-books-to-teach-kids-about.html
Read MoreIt started as an idea and now it's coming to fruition! What started as an idea from a friend has now launched into a movement where kids are actively finding ways to spread kindness and help others as well asparents and teachers earning extra income as they inspire kids to make a difference!
Read MoreTo continue the spirit of giving, I wanted to challenge you to help us achieve 2,018 Random Acts of Kindness this year. The challenge is simple - let's spread kindness to our communities and see the difference and impact we are making in other people's lives.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving and the holiday season just around the corner, it is the perfect time for us to remind our kids about the importance of gratitude. In this 3 part series, we have scoured the web looking for the best activities and books to help encourage our kids to be more thankful.
Read MoreThere's a buzz going around about a program called Giving Artfully Kids. Parents are getting excited to see that week after week; children are inspired to continue to help others and spread kindness. But what exactly is Giving Artfully Kids and why should you get involved?
Read MoreKindness, giving, gratitude and respect - all great values we want to instill in our kids. But sometimes, we try to think of some extravagant way to show them how they can make a difference in someone's life. We forget that it's the simple things, the smallest acts that can make the biggest difference.
Read MoreBut through all the emotional confusion, I did find clarity in one area. I knew that there were some fundamental moral values that I needed to teach my children. Principles that I believe are crucial to being a genuine, kind-hearted, respectable human being.
Read MoreThe Giving Artfully Kids Membership gives you a monthly step-by-step lesson plan to teach children about kindness and giving through crafting. These projects show children how they have the power to change the world through kindness and giving.
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