Last week we got to get some good family time in. My sister’s family and my little family all headed to our childhood hometown, where we visited with our parents for a whole week. While this was no fancy

As a mother, a teacher and a previous professional in the childcare and baby development industry, I can honestly say that there are hundreds of developmental toys for infants out there, all of which cost

Breast is best. Don’t get too excited gentleman, nothing to see here! 😊 In all seriousness though, I do want to take the opportunity to discuss how amazing breastfeeding can be for infants, and even toddlers.

It’s that time of year where student reports are due. For me, this is the trickiest part of “teacherhood”! Having to be blatantly honest and straightforward about a student’s performance and overall

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Albert Einstein Call me a new-age teacher that believes in imagination over actual learning if you must. But as a mother, an aunt and

When I first started studying to become a teacher I took on a position as a teacher’s assistant at a small Montessori school. I helped to care for toddlers and pre-schoolers and wow was this job draining,

It’s Friday and just like I am watching the clock waiting anxiously for home time and for the weekend to start, so to are my students. Our brains are fried and there is no chance that any droned-out theory

Teaching never stops for me. I have my students and school and when I get home I spend my time with my daughter where we got up to all sorts of fun and educational adventures. On top of having a passion

As our children grow from babies to toddlers, their emotional needs change quite considerably, this is why we usually end up with tantruming two-year-olds and little “threenagers”! As these tiny beings

I am one of those firm believers that positive reinforcement works much better than harsh discipline and strict routines, both in my own home and in the classroom. We need to raise our children to make

It was my dad who told me the Stone Soup story as a child and it was one of those stories that sat with me. Today, I have decided to plan a “Stone Soup” evening for my class which will be held towards

Prior to taking on a new teaching position, I ran my own business; a Baby College where parents would bring their little ones to socialise and do stimulating activities. When I planned the lessons for

It wasn’t that long ago that I was a student teacher. I remember how anxious I felt and how intimidating even the smallest of kids were, I almost wanted to run for the hills and look for a job where I

Who says you are too young to paint? Before going back to teaching this year, I tried my hand at running my own business. I decided to open up a franchise called Baby College, which in essence is place

I’m obsessed with tie-dying things, in fact, I drive my hubby nuts because I colour everything I get my hands on, from old shirts, tablecloths to soft toys and cushion covers. It’s safe to say that my

This world we live in can be terribly cruel and as parents and teachers we have sleepless nights worrying about our children hoping that they are sheltered from this cruelty. We also hope that they see

Teachers are not ignorant to the fact that almost 9 out of 10 of the notes that we send home with our students are left unread, or even worse, disregarded. This means that we need to reiterate our messages

This post was inspired by a recent article my sister, @sweetepea, added to her blog entitled “National Child Protection Week In South Africa: How You Can Help”. In this post she highlights a few things

OK, so it’s kinda chilly here in my part of the world, so this activity might not be ideal for those in colder climates. But if you are simmering up in summer then this is an excellent way to keep your

As a teacher, a mother and an aunt, education and the well-being of the little ones in my life is very important to me. While schooling plays a huge role in a child’s development, I believe that education