Preschoolers and Pets

About 2 months ago, we adopted a Golden Retriever named Bailey.Our last golden, Peyton, passed away on August 22, 2017.  He was 12.5 years old. It was so hard.  Especially having to explain to our girl what happened.  She still remember him and talks about him.  However, we remind her that Peyton is with Jesus and Jesus has healed him.Now we have Bailey, who absolutely...

Animal Homes: Lodges and Dens

Did you know a beaver's home is called a lodge?I think I learned that long ago, but it felt new to me today as we as we studied lodges and dens with our Mother Goose Time: Alphabet House unit.We started our day by finding the beaver's home on the thematic poster.Avaleigh even told me that it was built in the river!  I was surprised she just didn't say water.Our Invitation to Create came with...

Homeschool Preschool: Constructing Homes

Learning all about homes is the theme for this month's Mother Goose Time, and although we are late starting our study this month, we have already had a blast constructing different homes.On our first day, we received these home templates. as we studied Houses.  Using stickers, markers, and shape stamps (provided in last years's boxes of MGT), we made houses while reviewing letters,...