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  • Sorting

    I have added a new color task for Sophia.  Since she really enjoys putting her blocks into containers, I thought I would try to see if she could match the correct block to the correct container.  I only used two colors so as not to overwhelm her.  It is definitely a skill we are still…

  • Applesauce

    I love making homemade applesauce for my family.  It’s fresh, healthy and delicious.  It all started when I had jaw surgery a couple of years ago.  I couldn’t eat solids for 6 very LONG weeks!!! So a good  friend of mine, Leslee, made me homemade applesauce.  Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm!   She told me how to…

  • Colors

    I am in the process of teaching Sophia colors, in this case RED.  I got this idea from growing a godly girl.  Audrey and I had fun searching the house for red items to put in Sophia’s box.  Next week we may try the color blue.  Sophia has had fun playing with the RED items…

  • Healthy Popsicles

    Popsicles are a coveted commodity around here. We make tons of smoothies and use the leftovers to make popsicles. I feel good giving the girls these sweet treats because I know they are not loaded with tons of sugar and preservatives. These are simple and delicious! Just add your desired ingredients in a blender, pour…

  • 43 Months

    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…

  • 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….

  • 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.