My kids are larks. They are awake every morning no later than 6:00! I'm trying to get them to sleep a little later, at least during the summer. I'm a morning person too, but I sure would love to linger in bed just a little longer. What usually brings them to my room is their hungry tummies. So, I thought perhaps making a little self serve breakfast tray might buy me a few minutes in the morning. We won't use it every morning because I do like making a hot breakfast a few days each week, but it will be nice to let them be self sufficient some days as well.
I used a tray to hold everything they would need to start a little breakfast for themselves. There is an easy to use canister (found at Target) filled with Cheerios and a scoop to get them out too. They love fruit in the morning, so I washed some berries and set them in a bowl. Bowls, spoons, glasses, and napkins are all there too. I filled a small pitcher with milk and set it in the refrigerator where they could reach it. I supervised the first morning to make sure they knew how to get everything they needed and then they were on their own. This is where having lots of Montessori practical life training comes in handy!
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15 comments:
I hope that gives you some more time to wake up in the morning :-) Looks like a great solution to me!
This is a brilliant idea!!!
My kids are sleepers...but night owls...and I still want to make a breakfast bar...lunch and dinner too! :)
Great idea! The tray has the potential for all sorts of serve-yourself breakfasts!
Fantastic idea! I'll keep this one in mind when Owen is old enough. At 5 months he's not even on solids yet!
This is awesome!! A breakfast kids can actually make!!! Thanks for linking up to TGIF - I ALWAYS enjoy seeing your posts =-) If you have a moment I'd love your vote in Circle of Moms Top 25 Homeschooling blogs (http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/Top-25-Homeschooling-Moms-2012) - Thanks!!
Beth
www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com
Wow! I love this idea! I can't wait until my little guy is old enough to try this. I bet this makes them feel so special! :)
Nice! My daughter is not an early riser, probably in self-preservation. My husband is extremely grumpy if woken up before 7 (actually, make it 8). On weekends she usually goes downstairs and gets herself some Cheerios as she is only allowed to bounce into our room at 9 am. I love sleeping in days :)
Genius! Love it! My kids are early risers too!
Thankfully I've trained my kids not to get up too early, and then to get their breakfast mostly on their own......
It's kind of like an invitation to play...except it's an invitation to eat! :)
Neat idea! Thanks for sharing
Beautiful presentation! I too have an early riser and I think it is hunger related. We leave out a bowl of cereal, a banana and bottle of water for him to tuck into. It gives us 15 minutes to accept the fact that we're going to have to get up! He's only 34 months :)
This is a great idea! My son is too little to make his own breakfast, but that doesn't stop him trying, I think this would satisfy his craving for independence(and only a few more years till I get a lie in!!)
Thanks for sharing on the Sunday Showcase - hope to see you there this week too!
Charlotte
makedoandfriend.com
What a great idea!! I usually get up and grab something for my little one to eat and then have her listen to books on CD while I rest more. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
What a clever and lovely setup. I'm Pauline and I blog over at http://lessonslearntjournal.com. I will feature this post as part of my roundup of this week's linky party and also pin a picture from your post onto our very popular Weekly Kids' Co-op interest board :).
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