Category: Homeschool

Desert Night Activities for Preschoolers

leslie March 17, 2019 0 Comments
We have had so much fun with our Mother Goose Time: Desert Discovery theme!Last week we did activities that were all about the rodeo and this upcoming week we will actually attend a rodeo in our small town so stay tuned.  Did you know that the desert night is filled with noise?From coyotes to campfires and caves, we had an absolute blast exploring the desert night in the comfort of...

Preschool Rodeo Learning Activities

leslie March 9, 2019 1 Comment
Down here in Texas, it is Rodeo season. The Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo starts at the end of February and goes through mid March.We actually have a rodeo in our community coming up the last weekend of March and I cant wait!In my opinion, the best part of the rodeo is "Mutton Bustin'" where preschoolers and early elementary kids ride on a sheep!  It's pretty amazing.So why am I...

Kids in the Kitchen Activities

leslie February 24, 2019 1 Comment
I love having my little sous chef in the kitchen!Mother Goose Time had some great "In the Kitchen" Activities this week from our Health and Fitness Unit.Here are some of our faves.(LOTS and lots of pictures... but that's not really anything new to you regular readers ;)   )Cleaning and Safety:"Wash your hands and say your prayers because Jesus and germs are everywhere!"Avaleigh...

Preschool Fitness Makes Me Wanna Jump, Jump!

leslie February 16, 2019 1 Comment
Yall. I am so outta shape.This month we are studying Health and Fitness with our preschool curriculum from Mother Goose Time.We had JUMP day on Wednesday.Thursday morning my legs were so sore.It took me a while to figure out why.... smh...My calf muscles hurt from all the jumping I did with my preschoolers the day before.Yall.  MGT wasn't lying about their Fitness Week.This week we had...

Preschool: Safari Food Fun

leslie January 26, 2019 1 Comment
This week has been one of those weeks where I am sooooo thankful for homeschooling. We had a busy beginning to the week, but the last few days- at the end of the week-  my girl has been battling the flu. Flu B actually.  So please forgive all the pajama pictures.   She lived in them for the last few days.  *Homeschool blessing* I am so thankful we have our Mother Goose...

Preschool Culture Study: Jewelry

leslie January 20, 2019 2 Comments
Africa is an amazingly beautiful continent.  It is so rich in the beauty of its' people, their culture, and the animals and scenery of the land.It's not every month that you get to go on Safari, but that is just what my preschooler and I are doing through our preschool curriculum from Mother Goose Time.Last week I shared how to prepare to go on a safari, and this week we ventured into the...

Preschool: Safari Adventure

leslie January 12, 2019 2 Comments
Oh my goodness yall! This month's Safari Adventure from Mother Goose Time has to be one of my ultimate faves! We have learned so much in the last 2 weeks, and to give you all the details would mean a forever long post (not that my posts are ever short). In this picture heavy post, I will share with you how MGT prepared us to encounter the animals of Africa.  Are you ready to go on a Safari...

New Year, New Classroom Set-up

leslie January 5, 2019 1 Comment
Happy New Year!New Year, New Month, and New Preschool Homeschool Room set-up!Our son turned one at the beginning of December.  Look at that adorableness!  Don't let him fool you though; he is a destroyer! ;) This tornado of a boy has torn apart our preschool classroom, and has staked his claim of what is his, which is EVERYTHING!  And every single thing goes into the...

Star Activities for Preschoolers

leslie December 28, 2018 1 Comment
Christmas week!  It's been a blur, but I've been trying to soak it all in.This was the perfect week to talk about stars as we discussed the birth of Jesus and how the wise men traveled to Him by way of a star.Our Mother Goose Time STEAM station, Sparkly Stars, did not disappoint.We started our STAR day but discussing light.I took out a lighter and asked my girl what colors she saw in the...

Cookie Day Fun for Preschoolers

leslie December 21, 2018 2 Comments
I don't know about you, but when I think of Christmas, one of the first things that comes to mind is cookies!  That smell of chocolate chip cookies fresh outta the oven... or the shapes of all the sugar cookies... or the rainbow colors of all the sprinkles... cookies are definitely a holiday tradition around here.As we were studying the Indoor Sights and Sounds this week with...