Snack Time Charcuterie for Kids
Hello charcuterie lovers!
September is in full swing, and I am happy to share that our charcuterie of the month is here! It’s back to school time for many, so I figured I’d make a board for snack time. Because, honestly who doesn’t love snacks?
Let’s get into it!
The Breakdown:
Image and board by Kaitlin Gallagher0
Our stars of the show this go around include the Uncrustables, pretzels/carrots with hummus, and our Oreos. It was an absolute must to have Uncrustables featured in this board because these sandwiches are a kid’s go-to. The hummus and sides were the perfect healthy option for kid’s to have a good balance. Yes, it’s all about balance even on charcuterie boards! I included the Oreos as part of our “main stager’s” because it’s right where the eye goes when glancing at the board. I love the symmetry these little cookies offered, so I had to give some props where it was due.
Our fruits include apples, grapes, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. I went a little overboard with the fruits because no kid likes to eat their veggies, at least I don’t.
Oh, and we have fruit snacks…duh!
Our crunchy sides include Cheez-It’s, chocolate bunnies, granola bites, Goldfish, and letter cookies. The ultimate snack board had to show off the most popular munchies, right?
I didn’t follow the standard 3 rule because this board was way too fun to listen to rules. So, when you make yours have fun with it too! See you in October!
Report: Kaitlin Gallagher
Images: Kaitlin Gallagher
Five Reasons To Home School Your Kids Beyond Lockdown
It’s been a controversial topic throughout lockdown, but so many parents need to be applauded for their homeschooling efforts!
It’s been a controversial topic throughout lockdown, but so many parents need to be applauded for their homeschooling efforts! Cronovairus took the ability to go to school away, turning parents into teachers overnight beyond their usual teaching for their children. Home educating children is not easy, no matter what age they are, as it forces a parent to be so much more than they expected to need to be. No matter which way you look at it, we rely on our teachers, and we couldn't be more thankful for them and their help.
It’s for this reason that so many send their children back to school at the earliest opportunity. Then there are those who are looking at home education as the way forward. They’ve searched the Coassemble reviews for the best e-learning program and they are looking at the way they can convert the garage into a classroom. Home learning isn't a bad thing: it’s a positive thing for a lot of families. So, with that in mind, let’s look at five reasons you should continue beyond lockdown.
You can teach what you like when you like. Yes, there is a curriculum in mainstream schools, but you really do get the freedom to teach your children whatever you choose. You can allow your children to dictate what they want to learn, too, and they can pick whether they have math lessons or English on a given day.
You can have children that graduate early if they hit their lessons enough. There are so many children out there who graduate high school years in advance, as mainstream schools choose to spread out the curriculum. When you’re at home, you can go at your own pace and that can be faster than regular school if they have the inclination.
Your children can learn so many more things than a school plans to teach them. They can learn life skills alongside maths and read more novels and fun books than the ones dictated by a teaching system. You can also take as much time as you like to travel, as your children will be able to see the world and mix with a range of new people.
It’s you that will be in charge of shaping their minds, which means that there is no hidden rhetoric in the lessons. You can teach them the most important parts of history that are often whitewashed by the government teaching curriculum. The freedom to reach your children on another level is a huge draw for parents who want to home educate, and you can make sure that your children know the truth about the world in a way that they wouldn't have before.
Home education can teach your children levels of tolerance and acceptance that they wouldn't find in a lot of mainstream schools. They can get your time and your knowledge which is often so important compared to the time spent in school. There are groups in which they can socialize and get to know others of a range of ages, too!
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