🍁 Gratitude for the World: Creative Activities for Kids
At AMC, our November value — Gratitude for Our World — inspires children to express thankfulness in creative ways. This week, we’re exploring gratitude activities for kids that help little…
🍁 Teaching Children Gratitude Through Fall Nature Walks
At AMC, each month we explore a value that helps children grow socially and emotionally. This November, our focus is on teaching children gratitude, helping them slow down, look around, and…
Teaching Children Responsibility at Home
At the beginning of the month, our children at AMC began exploring the value of Responsibility through reflection and mindful choices. Now, families can take that lesson one step further…
Teaching Children Responsibility | AMC October Value
Each month at AMC, we highlight a value that helps children grow. This October, our focus is on teaching kids Responsibility, with an emphasis on learning to Pause and Reflect.…
🌟 Fun and Positive Ways to Teach Kids Rules at Home
At AMC, our September value is Following the Rules. Last time, we explored why rules are so important for children’s growth and development. This week, let’s shift the focus toward…
🌟 Why Rules Matter: Building Safety and Kindness at Home
At AMC, this month’s value is Following the Rules. For young children, rules are more than “dos and don’ts”—they are building blocks for safety, responsibility, and kindness. Why Rules Matter…
🌟 How to Prepare for the First Day of Daycare & Preschool (With Free Printables!)
The first day of daycare or preschool is such an exciting milestone. Whether your little one is an infant, toddler, 3K, Pre-K, or preschooler, this big day comes with plenty…
From Bucket Dipper to Bucket Filler: Helping Kids Change Course
Even the kindest kids sometimes have “bucket dipping” moments, times when their words or actions take away from someone else’s joy. The good news? With awareness and guidance, children can…
When Someone Dips from Your Bucket: How to Stay Kind and Strong
It’s easy to be kind when others are kind to us. However, what happens when someone says something mean or leaves us out? In this week’s blog post, we’re helping…
Filling My Own Bucket: Helping Kids Care for Their Hearts
Being a bucket filler starts with knowing how to care for your own heart. Kids who learn how to fill their own emotional buckets feel calmer, more confident, and more ready to…