Moldy, Mushy May! What to do?? What to do???

This rain has been so depressing! I hope you and your child have been able to stay active some how.  I am sorry I have been away from the blog for a couple of weeks, but I have been busy applying and interviewing for a new exciting position in the fall.  This past week, I was offered a Prek position at a local private school 10 mins or so from home.  I am very excited and thankful for this new beginning.  I plan on continuing to educate more amazing little ones starting in August! I know my summer will be full of busy days as I prepare for the next journey God is sending me on. 

With that being said... here are some cute ideas to keep you busy at home.  Some of these are ideas I have seen or used in the past.  They are really fun and resourceful.

Do you have a lot of colorings, paintings or other lovely pieces of art from your creative little one???
http://progressiveearlychildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2011/05/reuse-childrens-artwork-for-collage.html

Looking to make a keepsake for your child or their teacher? Check this out.  It is a canvas where the adult writes the name of the school and the year.  The kids all sign their own name.  Then you can modge podge or schilack it.

How about a clever idea for displaying your child's books? I know that I will be doing this in my new classroom.  The books can clearly be see by their front cover.  This is a great summer project.

How about a summer Fairy Garden...OUTSIDE???

http://progressiveearlychildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/2011/05/creating-fairy-garden-in-pot.html

Don't forget the library passes!! The new Dunning Branch is open and I am sure there are a variety available.  Museums are an important extension of your child's education.

Until next time, stay busy and enjoy the sunshine.  I will be back soon!

Tanya

Just some recent photos

May is off to a dandy start.

Wow, finally 3 days of sunshine!  I hope everyone in Chicago is feeling 100% better. However, it is SPRING... If you are suffering from allergies, I just read about a homeopathic immunology approach.  Try eating a teaspoon of local grown honey.  Bees obviously collect pollen which many people are allergic too.  It inadvertently gets into the honey and thereby into your system.  It works in a similar way to taking allergy shots.  You are injesting vs injecting small bits of antigene into your system to build up a tolerance.  Interesting huh? I have far too many allergies to soley rely on this one, but I am going to try it!

Mother's day is quickly approaching.  Here is a cute idea to make with the kids for aunties, mommas and grandmas. (Thanks Kiboomu kids)


We think this Mother’s Day Tissue Paper Flower Garden is just perfect for young children. And, we have no doubt they will agree!
Craft supplies you will need:

• Paper
• Crayons
• Tissue paper
• Glue
• Pipe cleaner
• Glitter glue

Craft instructions:
Have the children tear of pieces of tissue paper and ball them up. 
Then, have the children fluff up the tissue paper into a flower shape on the paper and glue them down.
After that, use glitter glue to add some sparkle to the flowers.
Lastly, have them draw and color stems, leaves and grass for their flowers.
And, voila, the children now have a Tissue Paper Flower Garden for mom!

Free fun things to do in Chicago now that it is fabulous... Take a nature walk and have them tell you about the Spring trees, flowers etc., go fly a kite in a forest preserve,  take a walk around the lake and bring some crayons a paper so they can draw a picture to remember, check out your local library for museum passes to get free admission to one of our many museums,  (the new Dunning should be open very soon) .

Until next time,  keep smiling and playing with your kids! I know we are here at our house.
Tanya