Click to read Part 1 I do everything in my ability to prepare Bubs to have a successful day. Whether at home, at church, with friends, in a restaurant, wherever. If I know that his day is going to be filled with lots of excitement, he starts the day by jumping on the trampoline for 7 minutes. It is just like brushing his teeth for him. ...
Valentine Bag
Here is a fun Valentine's bag. Simple to make and looks cute! ...
Tissue Paper Heart
Today I had another blast from my past as Sweet Pea and Bubs made these Tissue Paper Hearts. I cut two heart and many, many squares of tissue paper. I think they turned out great! Supplies: - Construction Paper Heart - Don't make it too big unless you are going to do this activity over several sittings. These hearts were a ...
How Do I Explain, Part 1
Last fall, I posted the question "How Can I Help?". I wanted to know the questions that you have about Sensory Processing Disorder. A couple of days ago, I received this question: How do I explain what my son needs, like at Sunday school and AWANA, without scaring people to expect the worst, or setting them up to let him get ...
Homeschooling Pal?
A 28yr mother with 3 and 1 year old girls in the Netherlands has contacted me through the ABCJLM curriculum. She would like to have an American email buddy/friend concerning Home Schooling. Is there an experienced HS mom out there who would be willing to take this sweet mom under your wing? Email me so that I can get your address to pass it on to ...
Heart Girl/Boy
I was transported back to my elementary days when I saw a post about Heart People at Preschool Playbook. I suddenly remembered making these in art class. So, Sweet Pea, Bubs and I set out to make my memories a reality - and hopefully a memory for them. You can see Bubs' above. Didn't he do great! This is a fun ...
Letter Changes
After much thinking and your emails, I am changing the letter order on the 4 Year Curriculum. I am also adding the uppercase letters to the 3 Year Curriculum. Let me explain. When I original set up the curriculum, I decided to use a "phonic" order for the 4 Year Curriculum - using letters that are most used in basic ...
Week 25
Week 25 - Only 11 weeks left in the ABCJLM curriculum! This is Valentine's Week so have fun creating Valentine's and spreading God's love. 3 Year Curriculum - Prodigal Son Don't forget to do the Book of the Week - The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear 4 Year Curriculum - Wise Man and the ...
The Cow Who Clucked
We go to the library about twice a month to pick up our allotted 20 books. I have to admit that about 50% of those books are not very good. 40% of them are okay. 9% are really fun. But then that 1% happens and you find a book that you really like! The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming was that book this time. We had so much fun reading this book. I ...
Valentine Kiss Cookies
These cookies are definitely a favorite at our house. Easy to make. Fun to bake together with an added fine motor practice. Delightful to eat. 48 candy kisses (regular or almond kisses) 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon ...