Books for all ages...

What do our kids read? Sometimes, it's very difficult to choose books for all ages. Despite this, there are some books which are and will be considered books for "all ages". These books contain stories read by our parents and even our grandparents. Kids can dive into fiction worlds, which are not stained by hatred, pain or sorrow. It's still possible to read stories, with high-spirit characters, full of grace and joy.
Thus, I highly recommend the following books. They are classics, and you may have read them for sure.

                                                      

                                                         

                                                          

Lego: Choosing quality

                                                    

LEGO is a private company settled in Billund, Denmark. The company belongs to Kirk Kristainsen family, who founded the company in 1932.

Lego's mission is to foster kids' creativity through playing and learning. Based on the wideworld known brick LEGO, the company provides toys, experiences and educational materials for kids in more than 130 countries.

You can learn more about this company, entering into its site.

Surf the web and you'll discover that playing can perfeclty go hand in hand with learning.

A Monkey Cardboard Plate Mask

What about making a monkey cardboard plate mask? You'll need the following:

Materials:

• cardboard
• plastic plate
• scissors
• glue
• non-toxic paint
• markers

Instructions:

1) Paint the plate the colour you want your animal to be. It could be brown.
2) Use a marker to draw some hair all over the plate to make it look even more real.
3) Cut out the ears and different parts of the face and colour them as you wish.
4) Glue the mouth, ears and eyes to the plastic plate. 
5) Instead of drawing eyes, you can cut out them so that the child can peer through the holes.
6) Use a rope or ribbon attached to either side to hold the child's head.

And... start jumping like a monkey!!!

Why is reading so important?

Reading opens our minds to imagination and creation. When we read something, our mind immediately gets into that world, which may or not be similar to our world or the world of others. Reading fantasy stories make our mind fly, creating the characters as we incorporate the words. We may also feel part of that scenery, not wanting to miss a part of what happens.

When people read, they get to know the world in different way. They may have varied perspectives and opinions about their own realities.

So, if you are not so fond of reading, it's a good opportunity to start... you'll never regret it!

Super chocolate cookies

Wanna eat some delicious chocolate cookies?

Try this recipe!

Ingredients:

- butter - 200 gr
- milk - 75 cc
- chocolate chips - 120 gr
- sugar - 250 gr
- vanilla scent - 1 tea spoonfull
- eggs - 1
- flour- 350 gr

Instructions:

1) Beat the butter and sugar until you get a creamy pastry.
2) Add the flour and the milk VERY slowly.
3) Sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the pastry and mix again.
4) Put spoonfulls of pastry over a buttered tray and put it into the oven.
5) Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes.

Enjoy them! Do you know any other tasty recipe? Please send it and we'll post it!

Going back to school...

                                                 

Going back to school may be a hard task for parents to accomplish. However, there are some tips parents could follow to make this event less difficult.

1) Avoid using the TV before going to bed. Instead, encourage quieter games such as guessing games, or story telling.

2) Make sure you prepare kids' backpacks and clothes the night before going to school. That will prevent from arriving late, in case something unexpected comes up.

3) Tell your children stories about your childhood and school. They may feel identified with your anecdotes.

4) Ask children what they would like to have for their lunch at school. Make sure to include "that" item in their lunch bags.

5) Label chidren's objects with their names. Children are prone to lose objects during first days of school.

6) Make your own calendar. In that way, you'll not forget when school starts and finishes each day.

Can you think of any other tip? Please let us know and we'll share it!