Lately, I've been reading some Montessori style books and thinking about training the girls in a different way. Recently we had a tea party where we were all on our very best behavior. It was a little over the top (Would you like some tea, miss? Why yes, thank you, madam.), but it gave them the opportunity to practice self-control. To speak slowly and deliberately, and to take turns. I was surprised by how well-behaved they were!
We also finished our tea party by listening to a Sparkle Story. These well crafted stories are so engaging - please do check them out! There is a significant difference in effort in listening to a story compared to watching a movie. The girls had to be quiet enough to hear the words, and you can just see their little minds at work picturing the story.
We are working on the very same things here. Thanks for planting the role play seed in my mind.
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