I think that rather than breaking it out by day, I'm going to just put it together as the week and then add pictures. Also I think I'm going to put away the theme board until preschool because we didn't really use it. It was an idea I ran across when I was still planning to do preschool with the girls but then came across the Tot School idea. I don't know, maybe I'll try it again for another week. I will definitely keep the date up so we can learn about the months, days of the week and it is another opportunity to get in numbers.
This Week we
- Started Lacing cards - first I tried giving it to them and seeing how they did on their own so I could get ready to leave the house, it didn't go so well but then when I showed them how to do it a couple days later they did much better (amazing right?) it was great for their fine motor skills
Chloe so focused on her lacing, trying to figure it out
- went to a free music class with Reno Moms Like Me at the River school and even had a chance to feed the chickens they had outside. That's right I said chickens! I have never been that close to chickens but the girls had a blast! Well at least until Chloe was bitten on the finger - I didn't see it happen so I don't know if she was provoking them or not.
Chloe with Maracas Caitlyn showing Timmy how it is done Chloe having a blast!
- River School Chicken Pictures - Caitlyn had SO much fun with the chickens and they even had a chance to feed them too! Chloe fed the chickens but then was done after the chicken bit her thumb. :-( It looks like we might need to do a chicken unit soon for Caitlyn. :-)
- worked on putting together their first ever tot book on Word World (a less involved lapbook but still educational), thank you Carissa for that idea! I will post the pictures of the completed tot book next week after we complete it.
- Worked on Chores (Life Skills)
My husband Robert made the girls peanut butter and banana sandwiches and he made them super cute. so I had to get a picture! He made me one too, although I asked him to add a sweet pickle it was unbelievably delicious!! I had a 2nd one too. And no I'm not pregnant. :-)
- Fun with shaving cream and a great tactile activity. I showed them how they could write letters in the shaving cream. They were not so interested so I didn't push them and just let them have fun. Although Caitlyn (21 months) didn't like the shaving cream - it got her dirty and it was sticky. But once I added a toilet paper roll, Caitlyn had much more fun.
Caitlyn (21 months)
- We had a date night on Tuesday and we asked the baby sitters (Brianna & Kayla) to do a fun activity with the girls to continue our fire safety theme. They used sidewalk chalk to draw circles on the sidewalk and then the girls sprayed water on it to put out the "fires". (no pics :-( maybe next time)
- We bought washers, magnets, nuts & bolts at Home Depot at the end of our date night. And we also found some paint chips to make a word blends activity/game for Chloe. Yes she is young but has shown A LOT of interest in letters, words, and reading. She is such a sponge soaking up knowledge, that I do not want to discourage that in any way.
- I don't think that I will be doing themes anymore. It is A LOT of work for this age. I am just going to continue to focus on letters, numbers, shapes, fine and gross motor skills. Just having activities available that they will enjoy for as long or as short as they want.
ya I think at a certain age we just have to do what works! and with us too its all about trial and error.. what works and what doesnt. It will be interesting to see what is working for us once the school year begins because Ill have christopher too! you could still do themes but add it in less or not as heavy?? I dont know. I like themes because it keeps the focus. but ya when actual school starts it wont be as easy!
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