tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post8920891705167322836..comments2024-03-28T10:37:31.659-03:00Comments on Counting Coconuts: Our Snack Break - Food & Set-upCounting Coconutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09417165680507471874noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-62578395904867089192012-01-18T03:11:44.785-04:002012-01-18T03:11:44.785-04:00Absolutely excellent! I have 4 kids ages 5, 4, 2 1...Absolutely excellent! I have 4 kids ages 5, 4, 2 1/2 & 7 months so this idea is great for encouraging independence, but balanced within limitations. THANK YOU!! This idea might seem crazy to some, but it is a Godsend to me! :)Brandi's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259644515130767242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-11173590553370477252011-12-03T22:56:40.243-04:002011-12-03T22:56:40.243-04:00I came over from "Keitha's Chaos." M...I came over from "Keitha's Chaos." My intent was to check out all of the blogs that she awarded the "Most Versitile Blogger," but I have gotten completely stuck on your blog and can't seem to break away- I just keep finding more posts that I want to read. I love this idea, and it's something I have been mulling over lately. I'm hoping that this post was the "push," I needed to finally do it. In reading your post, and many of your other posts, as well, I'm realizing that I need to instill greater independence in my children- particularly when it come to food and their snacks. Thanks so much for this post and for your wonderful blog!Julie@teachinggoodeatershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299361735005931044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-19172429495603095022011-08-07T09:31:46.538-03:002011-08-07T09:31:46.538-03:00My son has ADHD - your ideas are brilliant for him...My son has ADHD - your ideas are brilliant for him - thank you :o)<br />KristinKristín Óskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204330359649221011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-57925151456130338772011-01-22T17:26:07.199-04:002011-01-22T17:26:07.199-04:00I love the way you organized things for James'...I love the way you organized things for James' convinience. It's so cute to observe a child on his way to independence. I must confess I didn't know that broccoli can be eaten rawEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554481023730662669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-61201072862515865622011-01-22T11:34:55.817-04:002011-01-22T11:34:55.817-04:00I love this, this is like what i do with my kids, ...I love this, this is like what i do with my kids, but a little more advanced. I might modify a little! We have been trying to teach our kids portion control for awhile now so that they will grow up healthy!PrettyGirlInAPlaceLikeThishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538072885547161758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-3346051599646379762011-01-22T09:32:00.484-04:002011-01-22T09:32:00.484-04:00I love how you have given some control and choices...I love how you have given some control and choices over to him.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-71194877504113334732011-01-21T18:38:20.998-04:002011-01-21T18:38:20.998-04:00OMG this is amazing! So many wonderful ideas, Mari...OMG this is amazing! So many wonderful ideas, Mari-Ann!! I really need to do something like this for my boys... I know they'd love it. I'm really impressed that James is so good about following his snack "rules". I don't think you're being strict at all, actually the opposite, you're giving him so many choice. Great job, mommy!!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194011255601499576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-56397036852171667942011-01-21T14:32:57.236-04:002011-01-21T14:32:57.236-04:00We have a snack shelf too, but yours is much more ...We have a snack shelf too, but yours is much more organized. We basically have a bunch of healthy foods on the last bin of the pantry cabinet. They have take from it anytime they choose.Alycia in Va.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13768987586433097818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-91318053783090940152011-01-21T02:47:07.411-04:002011-01-21T02:47:07.411-04:00Thank you for sharing, Mari-Ann!!! Love this!Thank you for sharing, Mari-Ann!!! Love this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589037660432501511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-7344953088345520302011-01-20T22:16:31.885-04:002011-01-20T22:16:31.885-04:00Love it! I had not ever really thought much about ...Love it! I had not ever really thought much about this (or the water station idea) and now I think I'm going to have to try it! My 2 year old (almost 3) will be in heaven.Teaquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834094512764528412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-71320410525841157062011-01-20T21:32:04.152-04:002011-01-20T21:32:04.152-04:00Thank you so much for posting this, Aidan is alway...Thank you so much for posting this, Aidan is always helping with his snacks anyways, so I definitely need to incorporate a self serve area for him like you have made for James.<br />Love all of your nutritious snacks, we were blessed with a veggie lover as well! :)Theresa Mezohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008221985087752085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-87378354496569533252011-01-20T20:20:14.973-04:002011-01-20T20:20:14.973-04:00I really like the organization and how that helps ...I really like the organization and how that helps keep things neat and tidy. The "one scoop" rule is very clever. The only problem for me is adapting this sort of idea for 4 little ones. I'm not sure I could handle having that many options open for all of my kids.Caleb and Leah Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231323224786238231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-22352778841211696542011-01-20T18:49:55.792-04:002011-01-20T18:49:55.792-04:00Thank you for your comments!
@Alison: I agree, I ...Thank you for your comments!<br /><br />@Alison: I agree, I don't think it's strict, but I know some believe in not restricting their children's choices at all. :) And yes, James is involved in our weekly shopping trip - he comes with me each time and I always let him select which snacks he'd like for that week.<br /><br />@Faith: I really like your idea of "buying" snacks - what a fun way to incorporate some math, as well as real-life experience.Counting Coconutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417165680507471874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-65185254739722406812011-01-20T18:44:37.571-04:002011-01-20T18:44:37.571-04:00What a wonderful way to foster independence. We ha...What a wonderful way to foster independence. We have just started a snack routine with our 22month old son. He's just learning to slice his own banana and pour a drink. Thanks again for affirming my belief in Montessori. <br /><br />Kate<br />www.anamazingchild.comKate @ An Everyday Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452057058356312546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-38443105395827421772011-01-20T17:53:56.492-04:002011-01-20T17:53:56.492-04:00Very neat. Thanks for sharing. What a great idea. ...Very neat. Thanks for sharing. What a great idea. My toddler would love this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-49705277695741795522011-01-20T17:41:57.089-04:002011-01-20T17:41:57.089-04:00I gained some new ideas from this post. Thank you!...I gained some new ideas from this post. Thank you!Chrystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254930721364366283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-2646425152492219012011-01-20T17:02:25.408-04:002011-01-20T17:02:25.408-04:00I love this, I've been slowly incorporting way...I love this, I've been slowly incorporting ways to get A to make her own snacks, I love how James has his own drawer in the kitchen and fridge. :)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543154811942665985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-2765077884246889352011-01-20T16:52:04.579-04:002011-01-20T16:52:04.579-04:00I swear you are superwoman! Awesome idea! Thanks...I swear you are superwoman! Awesome idea! Thanks for all of the inspiration!The Hardin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269536814508158825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-17348092710493425322011-01-20T15:21:02.872-04:002011-01-20T15:21:02.872-04:00Thank you for your snack info! At our home, my chi...Thank you for your snack info! At our home, my children have a "snack shop" that is open 3 x per day. They are given "money" each morning, and then they must purchase their snacks. The less than healthy snacks are alot of money, and things like fruit or veggies are a steal! So, this way they have some control over their snacks too and they are encouraged to eat the healthier items so they don't run out of money before the day is over!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166820676957204640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-29864219743809901932011-01-20T14:45:18.684-04:002011-01-20T14:45:18.684-04:00I love how you used the mason style jars for the g...I love how you used the mason style jars for the goldfish and such. Yeah for James on the veggies! We have done a slide backwards on that in our home. Hopefully, it will turn back around soon. KerriElle Belles Bowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435743749228341493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-29963458215512957352011-01-20T14:40:11.170-04:002011-01-20T14:40:11.170-04:00I do something similar with my little guy. I think...I do something similar with my little guy. I think he likes knowing he can get his own snacks :-)Zonnahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514228143703477870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-75661366616870231202011-01-20T13:00:12.968-04:002011-01-20T13:00:12.968-04:00Strict? Not at all! James has so many options here...Strict? Not at all! James has so many options here and he's free in his choice, how is that strict?<br />I do wonder whether he's involved with the buying though? Does he get to come along to the shop and pick out things. I've been seriously slacking where my kids' snack cupboard and drinks are concerned, blame it on December celebrations and a newborn. But your post has motivated me to get this part of their daily lives working again.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05190302692667787807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-82948684942240109632011-01-20T12:28:28.631-04:002011-01-20T12:28:28.631-04:00I love that idea. I started putting the kids'...I love that idea. I started putting the kids' snacks in containers and letting them choose which to eat first, but I kind of got away from it. I like your idea better--particularly having a drawer for his snacks and letting him getting his own. Thanks for the inspiration!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862163059927293977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-54238113686540277672011-01-20T11:53:36.769-04:002011-01-20T11:53:36.769-04:00I am so impressed with both what James can do and ...I am so impressed with both what James can do and how healthy his food choices are. This inspires me to rethink our kitchen organization and give Anna more control over her snacks. Thanks for good ideas!Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681682116832899311.post-15876549015391242232011-01-20T09:37:44.326-04:002011-01-20T09:37:44.326-04:00Great snacks. I love the ability to choose and pr...Great snacks. I love the ability to choose and prepare. I need to do this with our dry snacks. The stuff in the fridge Sammy can reach and makes great choices with those. However, I need to get our dry snacks in a place he can get to. They are way to high right now (we don't have a pantry) but maybe a basket he could pull down off of the counter.. hmm definitely going to have to work on that and a way to get the correct portion! Thanks for the great ideas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com