This week we have been working on the letter W. She really enjoys using a toothpick to poke holes in the paper to form the shape of the letter. I found this resource here. This activity is great for building up those fine motor skills needed for writing. Sorting is an activity that preschools really enjoy. Here we ...
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Bob Books
Audrey has just about finished the first set of Bob Books. She is so proud of her accomplishments and is eager to have Daddy listen to her read one of the books. I have found a few resources that have made the Bob Book journey a little more exciting. First, these printable charts have been a helpful motivator while ...
Toddler Books
Both Sophia and Audrey love reading books. They will sit by themselves and read book after book. I have frequently seen Sophia in Audrey's lap as she reads some of her favorite books to her, but perhaps the most coveted reading spot is found in Daddy's or Mommy's lap. At 15 months, here is a list of Sophia's ...
Preschool Math
Math has been an area that we have not really focused on until recently. Since I started introducing Audrey to more hands on math activities she has improved tremendously! This activity is with a penny graph. You simply take ten pennies and flip them or put them in a jar and pour them out. Next, you graph which ones are ...
15 months
I have been trying to focus on specific tasks for Sophia to enjoy while Audrey and I work on preschool "curriculum". Sophia is eager to join in the fun and especially likes to drop coins into her sister's piggy bank. This little activity will keep her busy for at least 15-20 minutes at a time. However, since I have been ...
Painting
I recently got a Vitamix blender and I LOVE it! With all of our smoothie making, I was going through a blender every 10 months. Finally, I broke down and bought one. One of the recipes in the book was for finger paints. The recipe was simple and the girls loved exploring. ...
The Beginnings
The cliche, "It goes by so quickly!" rings true as we raise our girls. The moments turn into days, the days turn into weeks and before you know it they are 3 1/2 and 15 months! One day we will wake up and they will be headed to college or some other adventure. Where did the time go? In order to capture the moments in ...
