What is the world coming to?I have been thinking a lot about what I am going to do next year with my kids.How do you feel about sending your kids out the door and not seeing them until almost 4:00.They are tired,hungry and you try to ask them about their day and they can't tell you about their day! I have been feeling like homeschooling for a while now.I don't want to because it's a trend or because I don't think the public schools aren't doing a good job.I have the utmost respect for teachers.I love teaching my young ones want their day to start with God.I want to see what they learn and learn myself.
I have had so many mixed messages about it.I know I can't keep them in a bubble or keep them from growing up.But how can we teach them when they are tired.They need to play and go at their own pace.These are the thoughts occupying my thoughts.I can't seem to get it out of my mind.I feel directed but I have no idea where to go from here.What are your thoughts.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Happy National Pretzel Day fun
We just did a simple activity.I got the idea and story from http://www.hummingbirded.com/nutrition.html
This activity had a cute Story about Oscar the Grouch and how he likes garbage.Get a big bowl and paper bags.Label the bags Stones and put peanuts in that bag.Next,Toad eyes and fill bag with cheerios.For worm pieces they suggest raisins but I used chow mien noodles.They really look like worms.We put pretzels in the bag to be marked dried bones.Of course the pretzels are the star.For the last bag label it Monster noses and put m&m's inside.As you read the story add the trash.Its fun and you can talk about Nutrition.
This activity had a cute Story about Oscar the Grouch and how he likes garbage.Get a big bowl and paper bags.Label the bags Stones and put peanuts in that bag.Next,Toad eyes and fill bag with cheerios.For worm pieces they suggest raisins but I used chow mien noodles.They really look like worms.We put pretzels in the bag to be marked dried bones.Of course the pretzels are the star.For the last bag label it Monster noses and put m&m's inside.As you read the story add the trash.Its fun and you can talk about Nutrition.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Take back your Turf Thursday -Week 11 6+ exercises to do at the park
How is Spring cleaning going?
We are in week 11 of my Take back my turf meaning my body.It has been overtaken by baby weight and I have 10 weeks now to make it ready for the beach.How did Sun salutations go for you?It is harder than it sounds.You can find how to do them on YouTube.
So,as promised I am talking today about how you can workout at the park.First you can chase your kids around or maybe do some yoga outside.If you live by a park you could walk there.Again if you have young kids you probably have a stroller.You can use that stroller as a bar to lean on just make sure it has it's breaks and test it to make sure it won't tip.
1.You can lift your legs up on it to stretch,or use it to hold as you go down into plies` or a deep squat.
2.You can use the steps to step up and down.First start with your right foot up up with the left.Then down with left and down with the right.Look up step aerobics for more exercises.Another on is to step up and lift the opposite leg.Then switch sides.
Another exercise you can do is to use the cement walls to do push ups.You can also use the jungle gym
3.Use the swings.Lay on your stomach and stretch your arms and legs like Superman.
4.slide lunge
5.pull ups
6.park bench dips
Would you do any of these or would you feel silly.I would and have anyone join me.I like that can keep an eye on the kids too!
We are in week 11 of my Take back my turf meaning my body.It has been overtaken by baby weight and I have 10 weeks now to make it ready for the beach.How did Sun salutations go for you?It is harder than it sounds.You can find how to do them on YouTube.
So,as promised I am talking today about how you can workout at the park.First you can chase your kids around or maybe do some yoga outside.If you live by a park you could walk there.Again if you have young kids you probably have a stroller.You can use that stroller as a bar to lean on just make sure it has it's breaks and test it to make sure it won't tip.
1.You can lift your legs up on it to stretch,or use it to hold as you go down into plies` or a deep squat.
2.You can use the steps to step up and down.First start with your right foot up up with the left.Then down with left and down with the right.Look up step aerobics for more exercises.Another on is to step up and lift the opposite leg.Then switch sides.
Another exercise you can do is to use the cement walls to do push ups.You can also use the jungle gym
3.Use the swings.Lay on your stomach and stretch your arms and legs like Superman.
4.slide lunge
5.pull ups
6.park bench dips
Would you do any of these or would you feel silly.I would and have anyone join me.I like that can keep an eye on the kids too!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
letter Q-Queen of hearts
Happy pigs in a blanket day! That is one day's dinner this week that for sure is planned out!
Now onto our lesson.Lets imagine we are the Queen of hearts.Everything would be red or pink.Our dress would be shaped like a heart.Our food would be too and maybe even our bed.How does a Queen act?Let's look at some Queens in the past.Is that what you thought a Queen did?Kids think that the life of a Queen is easy and you have dances and wear fancy things.But being a Queen is like a full time job.
We played barbies and pretended to have subjects.I just found a website that made crowns and wands.I am thinking that would be a good activity for tomorrow!I will have pictures from today's activities,tomorrow,too I hope!
We decorated hearts and counted them!My toddler recognizes hearts now!
We talked about ways to show love and that to hear and really take something in you have to hear with your heart.If you notice in the middle of the word heart is "ear" We also talked about things that we love.My daughter loves pink and to dress up.My little tot loves cars and peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches.I love to write and yoga.
We also enjoyed some time at the park.The park is a great place for Mommy and Daddy dates!
The park is a sneak peak of what is to come tomorrow for Take back your Turf Thursday.
Now onto our lesson.Lets imagine we are the Queen of hearts.Everything would be red or pink.Our dress would be shaped like a heart.Our food would be too and maybe even our bed.How does a Queen act?Let's look at some Queens in the past.Is that what you thought a Queen did?Kids think that the life of a Queen is easy and you have dances and wear fancy things.But being a Queen is like a full time job.
We played barbies and pretended to have subjects.I just found a website that made crowns and wands.I am thinking that would be a good activity for tomorrow!I will have pictures from today's activities,tomorrow,too I hope!
We decorated hearts and counted them!My toddler recognizes hearts now!
We talked about ways to show love and that to hear and really take something in you have to hear with your heart.If you notice in the middle of the word heart is "ear" We also talked about things that we love.My daughter loves pink and to dress up.My little tot loves cars and peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches.I love to write and yoga.
We also enjoyed some time at the park.The park is a great place for Mommy and Daddy dates!
The park is a sneak peak of what is to come tomorrow for Take back your Turf Thursday.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Earth day activities
So yesterday I didn't do meditation Monday because I was sick.I had a lot of sinus pressure and since I am nursing I can't take anything so I tried pressure points that I found on this website my sinuses drained and I slept great.I don't know if it was coincidence or not but I thought I would share.
We have been talking the last 2 weeks about the earth and how we can treat it better and save energy.The kids tried to be more aware of the lights and using water.We also talked about re-using things more.I gave the kids some boxes and they used them in lots of ways.They really liked putting their blankets in them and sitting in them to read books or pretend it was a cradle.The box was a car and our airplane seats when we pretended to go to the North Pole.We even made a ramp on both sides of a box and put a jar with baking soda and vinegar to be a volcano.The cars had to jump over the volcano but many fell in.
We also introduced the letter of the week Q.Q for quiet vs loud.Reading books or watching a movie is quiet.Yelling and running through the house is loud and hurts Mom's head, especially with a sinus headache!
I found this great yoga sequence for earth day here
You will have to download it.We blossomed like flowers.They started out as seeds in child's pose.They wanted to join the baby for tummy time.
Then they sat on their knees and opened their arms like petals.The baby sat on my lap and I stretched his arms up too.He also joined us for being bicycles.There is my daughter moving his legs.
We learned a new song.I sat with the baby and we sang He's got the whole
world in his hands,while I held his hands in mine.Then we we said he
has the whole family in his hand.You could say Mom,Dad, and siblings.We
will repeat this song for the rest of the week.I also taught them the
sign for world.I got this idea but I can't find where fromhttp://www.teachpreschool.org
We have been talking the last 2 weeks about the earth and how we can treat it better and save energy.The kids tried to be more aware of the lights and using water.We also talked about re-using things more.I gave the kids some boxes and they used them in lots of ways.They really liked putting their blankets in them and sitting in them to read books or pretend it was a cradle.The box was a car and our airplane seats when we pretended to go to the North Pole.We even made a ramp on both sides of a box and put a jar with baking soda and vinegar to be a volcano.The cars had to jump over the volcano but many fell in.
I found this great yoga sequence for earth day here
You will have to download it.We blossomed like flowers.They started out as seeds in child's pose.They wanted to join the baby for tummy time.
Then they sat on their knees and opened their arms like petals.The baby sat on my lap and I stretched his arms up too.He also joined us for being bicycles.There is my daughter moving his legs.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Take back your Turf Thursday-Week 12
We have all been scurrying to get our houses in shape for Spring cleaning but what about our bodies?Starting now I am doing a 12 week program to get in shape and lose the body weight.I will share exercises you can do.My baby will even be joining me in a few weeks.There are so many quick exercises that you can do it is just the motivation most of us lack.That is where I come in!First if you have any health issues check with your doctor.
As many of you know I love yoga! There is no better workout than sun salutations.It is s great one to do first thing in the morning to get the blood flowing and wake up!Try it this week with me!
I am particularly excited about earth day and the yoga we will be doing outside.It will not be just yoga,some will be combos of cardio and targeting certain areas of the body.We will do abs,arms,your behind,ballet,and exercises at the park,store and some involving the kids.I want it to be fun.Also I am not a dietitian but eat smart don't eat junk.What works best for me is a protein packed breakfast,lots of little snacks(nuts,apples and cheese,greek yogurt) and salad with a sandwich or meat and a small dinner.I am always hungry(famished) because I am nursing but small snacks are the key to sustaining my energy!
Now,I can't go until I talk about our home a little bit.Here is the touch only once jobs.What I mean is literally that touch it only once and it shouldn't pile up.These jobs are laundry,mail,dishes,dressing and undressing.For laundry, don't take it out and dump it somewhere.That is unless you want it back on the floor,laid on,or part of an obstacle course for your kids!Take it out fold and put away.Your kids can help whatever their age!1-3 years old can find colors,match socks,and put it in and out of the laundry basket.3-6 can fold cloths and learn to fold the rest.They can also put it away.We have had races for that.Winner chooses next activity.
For mail bring it in and file or throw sway.Little kids like doing this!Dishes ate used and cleaned right after.Same with clothes you can put it in the hamper!You get the idea.Try it this week and see!You could stand on your tippy toes or squeeze those glutes while you are at it!
As many of you know I love yoga! There is no better workout than sun salutations.It is s great one to do first thing in the morning to get the blood flowing and wake up!Try it this week with me!
I am particularly excited about earth day and the yoga we will be doing outside.It will not be just yoga,some will be combos of cardio and targeting certain areas of the body.We will do abs,arms,your behind,ballet,and exercises at the park,store and some involving the kids.I want it to be fun.Also I am not a dietitian but eat smart don't eat junk.What works best for me is a protein packed breakfast,lots of little snacks(nuts,apples and cheese,greek yogurt) and salad with a sandwich or meat and a small dinner.I am always hungry(famished) because I am nursing but small snacks are the key to sustaining my energy!
Now,I can't go until I talk about our home a little bit.Here is the touch only once jobs.What I mean is literally that touch it only once and it shouldn't pile up.These jobs are laundry,mail,dishes,dressing and undressing.For laundry, don't take it out and dump it somewhere.That is unless you want it back on the floor,laid on,or part of an obstacle course for your kids!Take it out fold and put away.Your kids can help whatever their age!1-3 years old can find colors,match socks,and put it in and out of the laundry basket.3-6 can fold cloths and learn to fold the rest.They can also put it away.We have had races for that.Winner chooses next activity.
For mail bring it in and file or throw sway.Little kids like doing this!Dishes ate used and cleaned right after.Same with clothes you can put it in the hamper!You get the idea.Try it this week and see!You could stand on your tippy toes or squeeze those glutes while you are at it!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Letter P-We made it to the North Pole
We are finally here!It is cold and nothing but ice.We get lost easily without our gps.The ice is constantly moving.It is bright because the sun doesn't set.There is a good explanation about the sun and the earth and its rotation here
We took a dog sled,which was a blanket the kids sat on and I pulled them!
We stopped for a snack and a polar bear drink.
Here is our ice and tent of course the kids spent most of their time there.We also saw a Polar bear!The kids took turns hiding and finding him.They even had a shadow puppet show.That was the babies favorite part.He also has been enjoying his Nursery Rhyme Pop! Goes the weasel.When me or the kids say pop we clap or jump.Sometimes I lift him in the air!He loves the surprise!Time for these explorers to go to bed!I hope the polar bears aren't hungry.
We took a dog sled,which was a blanket the kids sat on and I pulled them!
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