Had some fun water play today using funnels! Only things you need are: Plastic funnel, a cup, and a pitcher of water.Lee poured the water...Removed the funnel, and poured the water back into the pitcher....and repeat!Yep, little brother joined in too :) ...
So, Lee has been having alot of trouble with pattern sequencing. He just didn't get it. And it didn't look like he would be getting it! Oh, well, he'd get it when he was ready...right? So i left it alone.I made some colored pasta noodles for him since he enjoys stringing noodles. So far he had only been using the plain colored, yellowish...
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What Do Children Learn From Water Play?Imagine putting your hands into cool water on a hot day, feeling it drip from your fingers, the heavy feel of a container with water sloshing around. Water play delights the senses and is far more than simply pleasurable for young children. This type of sensory play is important for the development of the young child. High...
Worked on sequencing this morning with Lee. A little to easy, but he likes it. ...
Little brother set these dinos up himself, and he was so proud! Little brother set these dinos up himself, and he was so proud! ...
I put together a salt tray for Lee to practice his handwriting. Little brother liked it so much Lee couldn't even get his hand in! So, i made little bro a rice tray. He seemed to like how it tasted more than anything! Well, at least it was brown rice...lots of fiber, not that he really needs it!Letter G ...
And then the were 2...and a half.So, i made the hugest mistake & put the tadpoles in the pond with the fishies. Not only did the koi actually eat one of the tads, but one of the fish (i don't know who) attacked one of the tadpoles & his tail is gone.(I'm going to be sick)There are now 2 tadpoles & i will...
http://www.wegivebooks.org/I recently found this website, and boy am i glad I did :)Lots of stories for kids, & definitely a favorite of the boys!That's not the GREAT part though. The more books you read, the more books the organization shares with children who need them! Check out the website for more info on how it works :)Such and awesome site, and i hope...
We live in a condo, on the fourth floor..not much room for a backyard garden oasis. However with a little thinking we came up with something close enough for now :)Orange and Yellow Magnolias, Purple and Violet Torenias, a Money Tree (Pachira) and a Pothos. We also made a little pond using a clear 15 gallon bin and a filter. To the pond...
Play Dough & Dinosaurs...a combination any boy (or girl!) will love!This kept Lee and little brother entertained for about an hour, then of course, everything ended up on the floor :)Lee enjoyed making different dino prints in the playdough and little brother enjoyed picking off any playdough stuck to the rocks! ...
This playdough is a staple in our house. We always have some around, and if we don't it's so easy to make we just make up a batch....or a couple.This is the recipe:1 cup flour1 cup boiling water1/2 cup salt2 Tbs Cream of Tartar1 Tbs OilFood coloringSimply mix everything together! Be careful because it is hot! I added the food coloring when the...
After all the rain we got the last couple of days, you can imagine there were many.....Tadpoles!Our usual tank is broken, so we are heading to the $2.00 store tomorrow for a new one! We had so much fun last time with the tadpoles, and are so excited to watch them again! ...
I thought it was about time we did some salt-dough handprints! Here is the recipe:1 cup salt1 cup flour1/2 cup waterMix all the ingredients together and make some handprints! If the dough seems a bit to sticky, add some more flour. If it seems to dry and crumbly, add some more water!Bake at 200F for about 2 hours on parchment paper. Then paint...
A few pictures from a Sunday at Nonna's house....Lee took this pic of little brother. I guess he wasn't very amused?He also got a few pics of the Wiggles...though he doesn't really like them (so he says)Can i get a hug?....I guess not!They had a fun day! ...
This little beauty was on the car mirror. Looks exactly like a thorn! This little beauty was on the car mirror. Looks exactly like a thorn! ...
It's The Bahamas' 38th Birthday!It's not always fun living on an island. No right to your door delivery, No real mall, Not as many homeschoolers, ...i can go on.But it also has it's perks! Beautiful beaches, clean air, slower paced lifestyle....i can go on :)Happy Independence Day! ...
We made some home made paint today and had lots of fun! It's totally edible (though not that delicious!) and completely non-toxic, and the best part is it was so easy to make!This is the recipe:1 cup cornstarch1/2 cup cold water2 cups boiling waterI also added picture directions just incase ;)CornstarchAfter adding the cold waterAfter mixing itWhen we added the boiling water it...
