Read Part 1 We are very prideful people. Seriously! We want everyone to believe that we are great moms who love and discipline our kids perfectly. If someone thinks differently, we are hurt on a personal level. A part of me wants to tell the whole world that Bubs has SPD. Then if he has a rough day, I won't look so ...
SPD Books
Here are two more books about Sensory Processing Disorder suggested by Mama Pickles. Thanks!! Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Product Description: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition affecting at least one in twenty children who experience sensations in taste, ...
Sensory Processing Disorder Book
Ayn suggested the book Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues to me. I have not read it but the product description looks great! Click to find out more... Thank you Ayn for this suggestion! ...
How Do I Explain, Part 2
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 ...