Category: Preschool

Preschool: Cactus Math and Other Desert Fun

leslie March 31, 2019 1 Comment
"Momma, we live in the woods."This has been one of my preschooler's recent observations, and I think it is because she's really understanding different climates as we have been enjoying our Desert Discovery box from Mother Goose Time.  As we studied the Mojave Desert this week, we had some special fun learning about Cacti.  Cactus SimulationMy girl had never really seen cactus...

Desert Discovery: Pyramids

leslie March 23, 2019 1 Comment
If you have missed it, we are on a Desert Discovery this month with our newest unit from Mother Goose Time.  We have had a blast learning about all things that go into the rodeo and what the nights are like in the desert. And you can't discuss the desert and not talk about the Great Pyramids in Egypt, which is exactly what we did this week!Here is what was included in our daily...

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...

Roll a Painting

leslie March 1, 2019 0 Comments
How can you incorporate kicking and painting?By painting with a ball of course!Mother Goose Time comes up with some memorable and amazing ways kids can create art- especially in their Invitations to Create which I love!They sent us a rubber ball (blue) and I added a yellow one for my 1 year old son because all things go in his mouth. MGT also included this amazing inspiration photo and the white...

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 Beetles

leslie February 1, 2019 1 Comment
What is in our own backyard that is similar to what we could find on an African safari? Well, there's grass.... trees... water.... birds... and even beetles! There are over 350,000 different types of beetles!  In our Invitation to Create, we designed our own beetle today to add one more to the mix.  It was so much fun and kept my preschooler engaged for at least 45 minutes! Can I just say that...

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...