Category Archives: Preschool Play
Beginning Again: Preschool Part 2 (Five Little Ducks)
Part One One of the things I have come to realize about Bull’s learning style is that he is much more kinetic than his siblings. Although he was slow to crawl and walk due to stomach surgery at 2.5 months, … Continue reading
What W does for/during School
One of the things that has been different about this school year is having both students who need to really work and concentrate and a preschooler! In previous years we have just done difficult work while the youngest ones were … Continue reading
Be Careful What You Say!
So I’ve mentioned several times in the past few months that the giant privet tree in the backyard shades my garden too much. Today F decided to do something about it. This is what happens when you let the children … Continue reading
Posted in free play, Gardening, Preschool Play, Sticks and Stones
Tagged conversations with F, F, free play, lifelong learning, preschoolers
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Trying of Souls
THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Multitudes on Monday, Pages in Our Heritage of Faith, Preschool Play, Thanks
Tagged F, free play, Heritage of Faith, Jack, Su, thanks, training preschoolers, W
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Hot Weather Activities
With the temperature soaring to over 100 degrees we are sticking close to home today. I actually talked S into taking the car rather than riding his bike to work today! F and Su went out to ride bikes for … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Creativity, Memories, Preschool Play, Preschooler projects, Sewing
Tagged Creating, free play, preschoolers, sewing, Su
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The Adventures Continue!
What could be more pleasant than a quick (2.5 day) trip to the beach with my brother and his family before he moves on to his next posting (army)? Just throw a few things in the car, drive five hours … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Memories, Preschool Play, Thanks, Vacation and Travel
Tagged F, free play, preschoolers, Su, Travel and Vacation, W
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What We’re Up To These Days
It’s a little hard to see but F has taken to cycling while wearing a cape! Every chance he has he’s out on his bike! Su’s bike is broken at the moment (and she’s not as good a rider yet) … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, free play, Memories, Multitudes on Monday, Preschool Play
Tagged F, free play, Jack, preschool play, preschoolers, Su, W
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A Crack on the Head
Yesterday was supposed to be my day to catch up on all the things that hadn’t been done this week due to various unforeseen events, doctor’s appointments and errand running mornings! We were running nicely on schedule for the first … Continue reading
Posted in free play, Pages in Our Heritage of Faith, Preschool Play
Tagged concussion in toddlers, first aid, free play, head wounds, preschooler injuries, preschoolers, Su, thanks, W
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Signs of Spring
Not that we’ve had much winter here, but with F and Su’s birthdays this week I knew that it really was the beginning of Spring! Then I took a little walk around the yard with the camera…. And finally what … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, free play, Memories, Preschool Play
Tagged F, free play, preschoolers, Su
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A Good Finish
The end of our first week back to regular schedules after the Christmas break. Some adjustments were necessary and the first few days were a little difficult (not helped by my having a slight cold). The first couple of days … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, Preschool Play, Schedule
Tagged F, free play, homeschooling, preschoolers, routine, Su, W
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