Tag Archives: F
Tree Frog
F and Su had their first overnight visit with Grandma and Grandaddy (my parents) this week. They had a great time and behaved themselves (not always the same thing). Su came home and told S that she had seen a … Continue reading
Posted in preschool educcation, Science
Tagged F, homeschooling, lifelong learning, preschool education, preschoolers, Science, Su, teaching moments
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Checklists and Tidy Rooms
Any mother knows that one of the most frustrating things is keeping the children’s rooms cleaned up. We don’t want to do it ourselves, but enforcing clean room standards can be a daily battle and who wants a daily battle? … Continue reading
Posted in Downloads, Housekeeping, Makes My Monday, Organization, preschooler chores
Tagged Downloads, F, housekeeping, jobs, organizing, preschoolers, Su, training preschoolers, W
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Heard Around Here 2
Su and F discussing breakfast foods: Su: When I’m big I’m going to have three eggs and one piece of toast for breakfast every day. (Note: I eat two soft boiled eggs every morning during tea time) F (incredulously): No … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Memories, Uncategorized
Tagged conversations with F, conversations with Su, conversations with W, F, Funny, preschoolers, Su, W
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Silly Putty
As I’ve mentioned before one of the things that is very difficult for F is making transitions from one activity to another. He has a “one-track mind” and once he is set on something it is very hard for him … Continue reading
With Intention
Yesterday on my way out of church I stopped to talk with an acquaintance. Just a quick “Hello, how’s your summer going?” kind of thing. She’s middle-aged and single, so we don’t have a whole lot in common but we … Continue reading
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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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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Geography Study: Week 1
This summer we’re studying the 50 states using the United States Coloring Book from Rod and Staff Publishers and a couple of workbooks (one first grade level for Su and a second grade level one for F) I picked up … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Geography, homeschooling, preschool educcation, Quiet, Quiet Projects
Tagged Creating, F, geography, homeschooling, preschool education, preschoolers, Su, teaching moments
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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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Through F’s Eyes
F’s preschool class filled out a little worksheet about their mothers for Mother’s Day. Here are his answers: