I DON’T SHARE MY FOOD WITH MY KIDS!

Mom Confession:

I DO NOT like sharing MY food with my children!

Yeah, I said it! And just so you know, I’m not saying if my child is hungry and I have food, they’ll just have to starve while they watch me eat. What I am saying is… they have their own food, so back up off of mine!

You’re never gonna see me hiding in my tub, or locked up somewhere in the house so the kids cant find me. Why should I have to eat my food in secret? I’m a grown woman in my own home, who bought her own food. Therefore, I can eat said food, in said home, in any room I please!

In fact, if I want, I can make a spread in the middle of the family room. Why not go all out? Grab a blanket, something to read, a candle, perhaps some music for ambience…you know, make a whole thing of it.

Everyone in the house knows where I keep “my special foods.”I have the middle drawer in the fridge and in the left side of one on the cabinets in the kitchen. This is not a joke people…I take this seriously! You have to mark your territory unless they’ll take advantage of you.

They have their own snacks, they even get to pick out what they want… So why is it that when they see what I’m eating, they all of a sudden don’t want their own stuff? That being said, there is something that I like to call the “Parent Tax,” which can be invoked at any time. It has to do with the fact that I carried you for 9 months and brought you into this world so I get to take a portion (tax) of whatever you are given (because, let’s face it, you never paid for anything in your life)!

Henceforth, what’s mine is mine, and what’s yours in mine,” because I bought it!

You can call me mean, you can call me selfish, you can call me whatever you want, really. I am who I am, I’m not about to change for anyone, and I’m not afraid to speak my truth. So, come join me on the ugly side of truth!

 

 

FREE PRESCHOOL RESOURCES: WEEK THREE

Everyday things are constantly changing and being readjusted. Which makes it harder to get into a rhythm, groove, or routine. So I’ve chucked that concept out of the window. We just go with the flow…whatever happens, happens. We do what we can, when we can, and the rest is a bonus if it gets done! But here’s something you can count on from me…resources for your preschoolers.

These Free Resources For Preschoolers are a combination of my Songs|Stories |Activities with links to other resources, and give you easy access to free activities for your little one. No having to go to numerous websites, it’ll all be in one place. Simply click the link…and you’re there…oh yeah, and It’s FREE!

Each Weekly Activity Guide comes complete with Story, Songs, Science, Maths, and Arts/Crafts. The video Story of the Week is meant to be repeated for your child to receive the full benefits. It’s proven that repetition increases vocabulary, word recognition, pattern and rhythm, fluency, and comprehension. The 5 Song Videos are fun and engaging and include (depending on the week), fingerplays, movement, or props. Hands on Science Activities / Experiments are meant to spark imagination and conversation. Your child can learn Maths with materials found both, indoors and outdoors. Go on a creative adventure, exploring fun Arts/ Crafts ideas!

Click Here to receive an email with access to your FREE WEEKLY RESOURCES FOR PRESCHOOLERS: WEEK THREE. Then watch this space for WEEK FOUR.

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Excerpt from my latest Blog post ‘My “New Norm” During the Pandemic.’

“If I can give of myself, my time, my talents, my gifts…and if in that giving, someone is blessed/inspired/encouraged or benefits from it in any way, then all of my efforts have not been in vain.” Click Here 

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Can’t run out to get materials, or don’t feel like waiting for an online order to get to you? Why not grab one of these THEMED ACTIVITIY KITS that has everything you need right inside the box? Great for at home entertainment, but can also be take on-the-go! With fine more, sensory, learning, more, these kits are sure to be a hit with your little ones. SHOP HERE

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High energy Music and Movement session, boat loads of fun, engaging songs, creative movements, musical instruments, and exciting props! From seated fingerplays, to up on your feet dances, these classes are designed to keep you moving, wherever you are! LEARN MORE

WANT MORE FREE FUN ONLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS?

Check out my Facebook / Instagram / YouTube  platforms @ Imagine More with Thembi) and not only get ideas, but videos to inspire a time of connection with their child.

Thembi xo

www.imaginemore.io

MY “NEW NORM” DURING THE PANDEMIC

Plato’s words couldn’t be more true for me right now.

Being home and unable to do my classes has made it necessary to bring my business fully onto the online platform.

I’ve been avoiding it for years…only doing the bare minimum when it came to my online presence. To be fair, it’s not like I was just sitting around twiddling my thumbs. Besides raising 3 kids (homeschooling one), I still had to prepare curriculum for both my Music & Movement and Storytelling classes. I ran 2 classes from home and was in 11 different preschools and nurseries on varying schedules. It’d taken me 4 years to get my business to where I could call it a success on my own terms.

Then the gut punch of Covid-19 knocked the wind right out of me. I had to mourn the loss of loosing what I’ve worked so hard for. Within a week, I was out of a job. First there was a bit of relief, as I had been putting in a lot of hours and was exhausted. Then came the shock that my life as I knew it was on hold. I began to question whether or not it was even worth it to continue as so much would need to be done to get it up and running online. Plus with us planning to move back home in July, could I even do it in time?

And so I let go….let go of the “what if’s,” the “it’s just too much, the “I’m so tired of starting over.” I just simply, started…started doing a little at a time. Learning something new and applying it. Figuring things out along the way. I’ve been worked harder during this lockdown than ever before. I watched as others seamlessly transitioned their businesses. I watched as others capitalised on parent’s need to keep their children educated and engaged while many had to continue working. And I get it…we all need to make money. But in midst of all of it, I forgot…I was so caught up, I completely missed it!

I started to rebuild instead, as a resource hub. A place parents can come (on my Facebook / Instagram / YouTube  platforms @ Imagine More with Thembi), and not only get ideas, but videos to inspire a time of connection with their child. It’s still a work in progress and I am no where close to being finished…But the work has begun! You see, I had forgotten the dream God put inside me. It’s only now that I am seeing the opportunity to make it come to fruition.

If I can give of myself, my time, my talents, my gifts…and if in that giving, someone is blessed/inspired/encouraged or benefits from it in any way, then all of my efforts have not been in vain.

Thembi xo

FREE PRESCHOOL RESOURCES: WEEK TWO

So for me, it’s now been 4 weeks since I’ve been home and getting used to this “New Normal,” is not the easiest. I know every person’s situation is different, but it’s good to know’, we’re in this together. It makes my heart smile to see people helping and supporting each other. If I can be a part of it by doing this, then I’m happy to do so!

These Free Resources For Preschoolers are a combination of my Songs|Stories |Activities with links to other resources, and give you easy access to free activities for your little one. No having to go to numerous websites, it’ll all be in one place. Simply click the link…and you’re there…oh yeah, and It’s FREE!

Each Weekly Activity Guide comes complete with Story, Songs, Science, Maths, and Arts/Crafts. The video Story of the Week is meant to be repeated for your child to receive the full benefits. It’s proven that repetition increases vocabulary, word recognition, pattern and rhythm, fluency, and comprehension. The 5 Song Videos are fun and engaging and include (depending on the week), fingerplays, movement, or props. Hands on Science Activities / Experiments are meant to spark imagination and conversation. Your child can learn Maths with materials found both, indoors and outdoors. Go on a creative adventure, exploring fun Arts/ Crafts ideas!

Click Here to receive an email with access to your FREE WEEKLY RESOURCES FOR PRESCHOOLERS: WEEK TWO. Then watch this space for WEEKS THREE, & FOUR.

Lord knows I’m far from the perfect Mom. So, Yes, I do yell at me kids! We all do it…don’t we? Check out this video, and get to know me a bit more Click Here . You can catch other videos on my YouTube Channel: Imagine More with Thembi .

Sometimes you may want to do an activity with your child, but don’t have all the materials necessary. Why not grab one of these THEMED ACTIVITIY KITS that has everything you need right inside the box? Great for at home entertainment, but can also be take on-the-go! With fine more, sensory, learning, more, these kits are sure to be a hit with your little ones. SHOP HERE

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High energy Music and Movement session, boat loads of fun, engaging songs, creative movements, musical instruments, and exciting props! From seated fingerplays, to up on your feet dances, these classes are designed to keep you moving, wherever you are! LEARN MORE

Thembi xo

www.imaginemore.io

FREE PRESCHOOL RESOURCES

As the days have turned into weeks since schools have closed, it’s getting more exhausting to find ideas of things to do with your little ones. Let’s be honest, their attention spans last way less than the time it takes to actually search up and prep the activity to do with them.

This is where I step in to help you, my friend. I just wanna give you a little break from having to do the grunt work. So I thought I’d combine my Songs|Stories |Activities with links to other resources, and give you easy access to free activities for your little one. No having to go to numerous websites, it’ll all be in one place. Simple click the link…and you’re there…oh yeah, and It’s FREE!

Each Weekly Activity Guide comes complete with Story, Songs, Science, Maths, and Arts/Crafts. The video Story of the Week is meant to be repeated for your child to receive the full benefits. It’s proven that repetition increases vocabulary, word recognition, pattern and rhythm, fluency, and comprehension. The 5 Song Videos are fun and engaging and include (depending on the week), fingerplays, movement, or props. Hands on Science Activities / Experiments are meant to spark imagination and conversation. Your child can learn Maths with materials found both, indoors and outdoors. Go on a creative adventure, exploring fun Arts/ Crafts ideas!

Click Here to receive an email with access to your FREE WEEKLY RESOURCES FOR PRESCHOOLERS: WEEK ONE. Then watch this space for WEEKS TWO, THREE, & FOUR.

You can catch other videos on my YouTube Channel: Imagine More with Thembi . Check out this one, and get to know me a bit more.

 

 

Sometimes you may want to do an activity with your child, but don’t have all the materials necessary. Why not grab one of these THEMED ACTIVITIY KITS that has everything you need right inside the box? Great for at home entertainment, but can also be take on-the-go! With fine more, sensory, learning, more, these kits are sure to be a hit with your little ones. SHOP HERE

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I’m so excited to have launched my new Music & Movement Online Course for under 5’s this week! See what its all about: LEARN MORE

www.imaginemore.io