Beginning Consonant Cards

While searching for introducing consonant for my toddler, I found a set of wonderful consonant cards to use. The person who created them (Jolanthe) designed them to help identify the beginning consonant sound in words. Her instructions:The publisher's instructions: There are 3 pictures provided for each consonant (with the exception of 'x' ) Print them printed off and laminate them to make them a

BLOG AWARD WINNERS

I was recently honored by Marietta at THE BOOKWORM'S BOOKLIST with a "I love your blog award." The rules for accepting this award to to pick award recipients to pass this award to. The Bookworm's Booklist in my book would take top honors for an award like this but since I have been given this award by Marietta, I am passing this award along to five other blogs which deserve suchdistinction. Here

Preschool Science: Bean Sprouts

Pictured above: Our bean sprouts that we planted in a 3 liter plastic bottle to learn about how plants come from seeds.The signs of Spring can be seen when winter comes to an end. You'll begin to see buds growing from flowers and some trees. The grass is no longer brown but green. The wind blows on a cool day and children can play without jackets and coats.One of the best ways to explain to

Storytime Saturday

My toddler adores the Max and Ruby books by Rosemary Wells. This is a video that was based on the book "Max's Chocolate Chicken." For those familiar with the popular children's television series., these are the orginal characters from the books. With Easter Sunday a week away, I thought we share. Enjoy!

Why it is been quiet here...

I hope I have not worried my readers and friends here. I am usually online working on my blogs but this week my family and I are attending the funeral services of my grand nephew Benicio.Baby Benicio went to be with the Lord on March 28th. Benicio was here on earth for only 29 days but he leaves behind a mother and father, three brothers and countless family members who will always love him. In

My Favorite Books on Homeschooling

If I had to recommend a book on homeschooling it would be more than one.
So here are my favorites in no particular order:

I have enjoying reading almost any book written by Linda Dobson or Rebecca Rupp. I read a majority of their books for novices when I first got into homeschooling.I enjoyed Linda Dobson’s The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the

Storytime Saturday

My toddler is just starting to learn the alphabet and this is one his favorite ABC books.Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.We enjoy this video of the story set to music.