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Mama May i - Handmade Wooden Learning Toys
Do Something Good For Your Brain, Heart, Body, Community Every Day!
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Do Something Good For Your Brain, Heart, Body, Community Every Day!
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Visit product page →Is screen time a constant fight in your home? Use this printable to take the struggle out of the screen time battle!
At our house, we have a rule. No Screens until you "do your four things"
Do Something Good For Your...
Brain - Heart - Body - Community
.... Everyday!
It's a short enough list, and visual, that even pre-schoolers can remember the 4 things they have to do first.
It's just one of our house rules, now. It's easy to remember and now, when they ask for screen time I can say "Did you do your four things?"
The best part is, when my children engage in PLAY, and get into the FLOW of what they are doing, they often lose interest in screen time anyway. If not, at least I can offer screen time knowing they have done some activities to fill their cups, minds, bodies, spirits, and community along the way.Is screen time a constant fight in your home? Use this printable PDF to take the struggle out of the screen time battle!
At our house, we have a rule. No Screens until you "do your four things"
I hope you find this printable as helpful in your home as it has been in ours!
Order now to get the PDF which includes:- Printable 8.5"x11" "Do Something Good For...." Poster.
- Printable List of IDEAS for "good things to do" for each of the four categories: Brain, Heart, Body, and Community
- Printable BLANK List for each of the "good things to do" for each of the four categories: Brain, Heart, Body, and Community so you can brainstorm along with your child to help create a unique and tailored list of ideas for your house! (additionally, print a second blank set for YOURSELF. Create a list for yourself and Do Something Good Every Day!)
- printable Activity CARDS for each of the 4 categories (so you could randomly draw a card each day) - there are also some blank cards so you can brainstorm and include some of your own activities.
You Print it.
Post It.
Use it!
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Do Something Good For Yourself Tshirt, Growth Mindset Tee, Note to Self Shirt, Self Care tshirt, Teacher appreciation, Mom Life
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Visit product page →This Self Care reminder tshirt is perfect for everyday wear or to gift to a mom, teacher, or friend in your life. Content + Care -Machine wash cold and tumble dry low Size + Fit -These are the best selling and so comfy Bella and Canvas shirts -True To Size Fit (American Uni-Sex Sizes for T-Shirts) -Available in adult sizes small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large, and 3x-large Processing + Shipping Your order will ship out in 2-5 days. Please allow 1-2 days for processing. Most orders are delivered in 7-10 business days. Refunds + Exchanges We know that you will LOVE your shirt! Please make sure you review the sizing chart before ordering to avoid size exchanges. Please contact us if you are not satisfied with your order. THANK YOU! Thank you so much for ordering from us! We want all of our customers to be happy and return customers. If you LOVE your shirt, please consider leaving us a great review!
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
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Visit product page →This inspirational shirt is perfect for everyday wear or to gift to a mom, teacher, or friend in your life. Content + Care -Machine wash cold and tumble dry low Size + Fit -These are the best selling and so comfy Bella and Canvas shirts -True To Size Fit (American Uni-Sex Sizes for T-Shirts) -Available in adult sizes small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large, and 3x-large Processing + Shipping Your order will ship out in 2-5 days. Please allow 1-2 days for processing. Most orders are delivered in 7-10 business days. Refunds + Exchanges We know that you will LOVE your shirt! Please make sure you review the sizing chart before ordering to avoid size exchanges. Please contact us if you are not satisfied with your order. THANK YOU! Thank you so much for ordering from us! We want all of our customers to be happy and return customers. If you LOVE your shirt, please consider leaving us a great review!
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
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Visit product page →This inspirational shirt is perfect for everyday wear or to gift to a mom, teacher, or friend in your life. Content + Care -Machine wash cold and tumble dry low Size + Fit -These are the best selling and so comfy Bella and Canvas shirts -True To Size Fit (American Uni-Sex Sizes for T-Shirts) -Available in adult sizes small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large, and 3x-large Processing + Shipping Your order will ship out in 2-5 days. Please allow 1-2 days for processing. Most orders are delivered in 7-10 business days. Refunds + Exchanges We know that you will LOVE your shirt! Please make sure you review the sizing chart before ordering to avoid size exchanges. Please contact us if you are not satisfied with your order. THANK YOU! Thank you so much for ordering from us! We want all of our customers to be happy and return customers. If you LOVE your shirt, please consider leaving us a great review!
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Visit product page →Mama May I Explore? Why, yes…Most definitely!
Eye-Spy with My Little Eye…is a game I often go to when we are out and about and I need some cooperation. There is something magical about surprises…about finding things you weren’t expecting…about seeing the world, actually seeing the world, when you look out upon it. There is something enchanting about taking notice of things – the big and the small – life’s little details. Boring be the walk without conversation, investigation, or play. My little explorer loves findings things. She loves to discover new sights, sounds…and to collect little treasures from our journeys.
Give your little adventurer the satisfaction of play with purpose in this magical exploration – a traditional game – a scavenger hunt - with some hidden learning built in. Enjoy the journey as a single, a duo, or group – taking in sights and sounds and searching for the magic of everyday things – “hidden” in plain sight.
The Set You Get:
13 Wooden Scavenger hunt cards (for a total of 25 “Things to Find”) created by me
Moleskine journal to jot down your adventures / draw the things you can’t collect
Mini pen for such doodles
Muslin pouch for easy toting and treasure collecting
Though anyone is welcome to participate in this magical find-me game, I have found 4 to be the perfect age for actually getting excited to play the “game” – trying to find the things on the cards; collecting treasures; drawing findings; and investigating our surroundings. Played as a group, however, this makes the perfect something for family fun night - walks…talks…and exploration, because you can play at any age or skill level. -
Visit product page →Mama May I Explore? Why, yes…Most definitely!
Eye-Spy with My Little Eye…is a game I often go to when we are out and about and I need some cooperation. There is something magical about surprises…about finding things you weren’t expecting…about seeing the world, actually seeing the world, when you look out upon it. There is something enchanting about taking notice of things – the big and the small – life’s little details. Boring be the walk without conversation, investigation, or play. My little explorer loves findings things. She loves to discover new sights, sounds…and to collect little treasures from our journeys.
Give your little adventurer the satisfaction of play with purpose in this magical exploration – a traditional game – a scavenger hunt - with some hidden learning built in. Enjoy the journey as a single, a duo, or group – taking in sights and sounds and searching for the magic of everyday things – “hidden” in plain sight.
The Set You Get:
13 Wooden Scavenger hunt cards (for a total of 25 “Things to Find”) created by me
Moleskine journal to jot down your adventures / draw the things you can’t collect
Mini pen for such doodles
Muslin pouch for easy toting and treasure collecting
Though anyone is welcome to participate in this magical find-me game, I have found 4 to be the perfect age for actually getting excited to play the “game” – trying to find the things on the cards; collecting treasures; drawing findings; and investigating our surroundings. Played as a group, however, this makes the perfect something for family fun night - walks…talks…and exploration, because you can play at any age or skill level. -
Visit product page →Let these open-ended wooden pieces delight and inspire your little one to play and dream with a Fairy Friend. This whimsical set includes just enough wood, fabric, and fiber to enchant the imagination and tickle your little fairy's outdoor senses. This set was created with my own, real-life, fairy-loving friend. She doodles and journals and creates and fiddles with these little pieces inside on shivery days...and we bring them with us outside on sunny ones. Find a hollow, a tree trunk, a sitting stump, a mossy green bank, leafy field, or pasture of posies to let these newfound friends dance in the light of creative thinking. Reminiscent of cloud-watching days, let your little one get entwined in the beautiful simplicity and dream-coaxing play of this lovingly packaged Fairy Friend. Each home includes enough pieces to set the stage for a daytime, playtime, mealtime, or nighttime adventure -- whatever your little one and Fairy Friend can dream of together.
Each Fairy Friend includes one of each item in a coordinating color scheme:
- A Fairy House made of felt, cotton fabric, and ribbon measuring approximately 7.5" tall and 5.5" wide.... with enough ribbon to hang from the wrist on walks through the forest or playtimes in the park.
- One Fairy Friend - each measuring approximately 2" tall painted in nontoxic, soy based paint.
- One crinkly leaf in coordinating cotton fabric, felt, and ribbon
- One felt pillow
- 10 pieces painted in the same color as your Fairy Friend and house
- 5 unpainted pieces
Let your little one delight in a dream walk; an investigation of imagination and pretend play; and a get-to-know-you with a new-found friend. You will be amazed and inspired by the conversations you will overhear and the imaginative ways your little one and Fairy Friend play and learn together. -
Visit product page →Family Box Handmade Wooden Little People Playset reinforces beginner color concepts, size relations, fine motor skills, and open-ended play. This is a great preschooler toy and big kid toy ages 3 and up.
Our Maker's Description:
A whole little world inside a box*…like your little one’s imagination, you will find a world of play, a world of fun, a world of learning. The Family Box will inspire creative play and enchant young story-makers. Each family has six members (one for all the colors of the rainbow) and six coordinated sleep sacks. Entice imaginative thinking while reinforcing beginner color concepts, size relations, fine motor skills, and open-ended play.
Each family member is made of natural wood and has one of six colors marked on their bottoms. There are six coordinating sleep sacks made of comfy, cotton fabric. Encourage cognitive problem solving while your little one practices matching sizes or colors and enhances fine motor skills.
With a dash of imagination, the play and learning possibilities are endless….
Stand the little people Shortest to Tallest or Smallest to Biggest.
Match the colored bottoms to their sleep sacks.
Tuck the little people into a sleep sack they fit into.
Count the people in the family.
Group the "kids" and "grown-ups" or "boys" and "girls"
Play.
Pretend.
Learn.The tallest peg doll measures a little less than 2.5" tall. Mom measures a little more than 2" tall. and the sister measures a little less than 2" tall. The twins measure almost 1.75" tall each. The smallest wee one measures only a little more than 1" tall.
- The Family Box contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3.
As with all toys, little ones should be supervised while at play. -*NOTE : The box you receive may vary in shape from the one pictured.
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
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Visit product page →We are in desperate need of some #gratitude up in here. Voices are yelling. Hands are flailing. Arguments ensuing. And Thank-Yous are being completely forgotten. This is my Holiday Season attempt to take back peace and share #LovingKindness with one another. Right. Now.
Meet Ginger Gram. The gingerbread with a fierce gratitude. And glad to the bone(or cookie crumble, or something like that). He shows up randomly around the house to surprise some one with a Caught-You-Being-Kind message. An..I am so glad you are in my life note. Or a THANK YOU for ________ reminder. The object is to keep passing him around so we can share the love with each other and #focus on the #positive we bring forth as a family every day. If you want to join the #game or if your little one wants to color a Ginger.gram of his/her very own I will have a #free printable posted In the shop later today. #mindfulkids #mindfulness #mindfulparenting#mamamayi #mamamayijoy #mamamayishop #gratitude #thankful #grateful#chooselove #kindness #preschool #totschool #unschool #unplugged#childhoodunplugged #homeschool #love #spreadhappy #bekind #trying#parenting #parents #loveyourself #kidsart #kidswrite #kids
This is part of the #MamaMayIMindfulKids Series. Please feel free to download these pages and print whichever color scheme moves you. These pages are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Personal use means non-commercial use of the Media. The Media may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration.
copyright MamaMayI, LLC. 2015
What is Gratitude?
- Gratitude is the ability to BE thankful and appreciative.Why is Gratitude important?- Gratitude is important because it brings us back to center...it brings us back to kindness. It allows us to BE in the presence of our life's many blessings: however simple or profound.Why do we need to PRACTICE Gratitude?- Have you ever had a bad day that seems to spiral worse and worse? The kind where you want to curl back into bed and hide? Sometimes it's not easy to see the positives around us ... And negative energy from others (or ourselves) has a way of trickling into our thoughts and affecting how we interact with the world (which can, in turn, attract more of that same negative energy). By taking a moment to pause, center into kindness, and shift our mindset to that of thankfulness we our training our brains to slow down and notice. We are becoming aware of our state of mind, our thoughts, and momentum in the world. It is that pause and reflection that is so important.By practicing Gratitude we are setting an intention of thankfulness. I believe thankful hearts are happy, smiley hearts. It's much easier to breathe when we are filling ourselves with that which we are grateful.Why TEACH our children Gratitude?- I try teach my children Gratitude because I think it is important to their self-care. Just as brushing your teeth is important to your oral hygiene; Just as eating a healthy, balanced meal is important to your physical body's growth and health; Just as exercise builds muscles and strengthens your physical body; Tuning into the joys and kindness in our world is essential to nurturing your Mind and Spirit. I believe the practice of Gratitude has a huge impact on how we all interact with each other and engage in our worlds. Though embracing gratitude comes more easily to some, it is a practice that becomes more easily accessible over time - with practice - acknowledgment - and pause. At first, the practice might seem daunting or over-thought, but eventually it will be second nature - a subconscious script or internal attitude that shines out towards loved ones, friends, nature, the things around us, and our world.HOW do you practice Gratitude with kids?- Practicing Gratitude with your kids and family can be a really connecting time. I love to hear how my own little ones find Gratitude in their own lives...Here are some ways to practice Gratitude with your little ones.- In the morning, pause to breathe deeply together and give thanks for a new day.- On a walk (even a routine walk to school or the grocery store) can turn into Gratitude practice by NOTICING the simple, natural treasures and beauty around you. Pause for a moment to store those mindful photos in your memory bank.- Write a note to your little one and tuck it in his or her lunch box or under his or her pillow. Write how grateful you are that they are part of your life; how much your happier and fuller your family is for having his or her presence in it; reminding them of a special time you shared together.- At dinner, pause and give thanks for the food you are sending into your body to nurture its cells and fuel your body and mind.- Take turns sharing one or two things you are thankful for each day during dinner, bathtime, or right before bed.- Create a Gratitude Journal where you store drawings, words, magazine cutouts, or pictures of the things you are grateful for. Make it a nightly or weekly ritual to pause and reflect in your journal together. Slowing down to find thankfulness is a practice that really helps build connection.- Send a Thank You note to someone every week. Pausing to remind yourself is a wonderful practice in gratitude and a positive way to spread that LovingKindness into the world.- Fill out a Gratitude Blurb Bubble sheet ( #MamaMayIMindfulKids FREE Printable). Fill out one blurb, a whole sheet, or a few, whatever moves you. These are Seasonal journal pages so you can collect them in a binder and reflect on your gratitude throughout the year.- Slow down for some pillow talk before bed and incorporate a thankfulness poem or gratitude-share right before sleep. I love to end our night reminding each other of all the things we are most grateful for in our lives. It makes me feel cozier somehow and feels like the perfect segue into peaceful, happy dreams!A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart. -
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1-Year Old Gift Guide
I often get questions about age-appropriate gifts for loved ones. I typically take the time to type out all of the products that are a good fit for their little ones age and reasons why they are beneficial. I don't know why it hadn't dawned on me sooner to put this information into a cute little document that I can share...but maybe I haven't had the time until now (or MADE the time until now). I am a visual person so I thought it would be best to share my go-to products by age, with pictures. Enjoy!
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Kindergarten Gift Guide
I often get questions about age-appropriate gifts for loved ones. I typically take the time to type out all of the products that are a good fit for their little ones age and reasons why they are beneficial. I don't know why it hadn't dawned on me sooner to put this information into a cute little document that I can share...but maybe I haven't had the time until now (or MADE the time until now). I am a visual person so I thought it would be best to share my go-to products by age, with pictures. Enjoy!
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Visit product page →What better way to help your kid channel their creativity than to have a special sport they can keep all of their paper, crayons, and creations. This bag is perfect to start the first day of school or to take on a picnic or nature hunt. - Care instructions SPOT CLEAN WITH WARM WATER AND MILD DETERGENT (DO NOT MACHINE WASH) Reusable and Eco-friendly PLEASE NOTE : Colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your monitor and displayed settings. Original Artwork by Jessica Perkins All Rights Reserved. Proofs and sample images are graphic representations, not actual photos of printed items. Kids tote bag, children tote bag, book bag, name tote bag, birthday gift, canvas tote bag, school supplies, library bag, Preschool Stationery, Kindergarten Gift, custom tote bag, Gifts for Kids, Back to School, Teacher Gift, Teacher Appreciation, Reusable Bag
