There are so many magic moments to be had during the Holiday Season…so many of those are made snuggled up with our favorite books. They’ve inspired memorable holidays together. While you’re perusing the list, think of your favorites and be sure to leave them in the comments below. *** My friend Ivana is looking for … Continue reading »
We’re going on a Bear Hunt is a wonderful song and I’ve heard it sung so many different ways…our kiddos love it! We’ve enjoyed many a walks on a nearby trail where we’ve sang along and changed the words. When the explorer received this lovely book by Michael Rosen (check out Michael’s version on youtube…seriously … Continue reading »
When we were in college, some of our guy friends began calling our bff, Fancy Nancy. And it was ever fitting…still is. :) So when the Fancy Nancy books by Jane O’Conner, illustrated by Robin Preiss-Glasser, first came out I was immediately intrigued. Our kiddos, even the boys, truly enjoy the stories and illustrations. Perhaps … Continue reading »
The builder came home from preschool with a seasons craft. They had glued gliter and colored construction paper on different sections of the tree to represent the 4 seasons. Old Bear by Kevin Henkes is a wonderful book about the four seasons and a hibernating bear. It is a book you can read and do … Continue reading »
I was the single momma tonight, but fhe turned out well and the kiddos and I had a great evening together. We began our fhe with a welcome by the builder. Then the dancer and grower and I played and sang primary songs on the piano: I am a Child of God and I Lived … Continue reading »
Materials needed: Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse by Lindsay Barrett George your kiddos Targeted learning areas: language, opposites, spatial, kinetic, following directions This darling book describes 2 mice: one that lives inside a home and one that lives outside. It discusses spatial vocabulary such as: across, between, below, under, over, next to, etc., by describing the … Continue reading »
Materials Needed: Olivia forms a band by Ian Falconer {seriously cool website btw, totally check it out} small empty containers (we used old vitamin containers) something to put in your containers (we used lentils, white beans, pine cones, and plastic beads) small spoons glue paint, paint brushes, paint shirts, lining for spills Targeted learning areas: fine motor … Continue reading »
{this was one of our first kdds in Jan of ’09…my how they’ve grown} Dear Mr. Blueberry by Simon James, is a treasure. The builder loves reading it, learning about whales, pets, and science. Today, though, I was planning on focusing on the letter drafting part of the book. After the builder and dancer and … Continue reading »
Literature and literacy-based activities are the foundation for the learning we do at home during preschool…and anytime really. I find that no matter how busy life can be, the challenges we face, and unexpectants that creep in, we can’t afford to give up the book-time and learning with the kiddos. Thus, I’m recommitting to sharing … Continue reading »
The kiddos and I are going to the library this morning to get ready for So You Think You Can Draw Thursday evening. If you have kiddos 8-12 in age who love to draw and create come and join us. If you’re too far away {Zoe }, don’t worry, I’ll post the activities we’ll be … Continue reading »
The kiddos have been busy building all sorts of exciting things this winter, so when I saw Castles by Valerie Bodden at the library, I knew we’d enjoy it. We learned about moats, building strong walls, kitchens in the castles, and all sorts of cool stuff. Soon the builder was building his own and helping his … Continue reading »
I just received the best phone call from my friend Shauna! The builder has officially been accepted into the Soldier Hollow Charter School! The board drew the raffle last night and Shauna knew of my anxiety and called in this morning to find out {knowing how much we have been hoping}. I hadn’t even had … Continue reading »
