Book Club

Reading is a big part of my life and I want it to always be a big part of my childminders lives. Before the school year was over I spoke with a few mom's and planted the idea to put together a book club. I'm excited to share that the First Book Club "Party" will be held on July 7th. Each kid is reading the book, The Marsh mellow Incident by Judi Barrett with their mothers. We are heading over the afternoon of the "party" and will have snack (marshmallow themed of course) and then we will discuss the book and head for the yard for some water games. How simple of an idea is this; it is a win-win idea. The kids love to see their old classmates and friends and the parents are introducing a fun way to keep their little ones into reading. It is okay to read a book to your child that is above their level...I'm not talking about reading Moby Dick to a five year old but reading above their level is only going to help them grow!

So, after we read the book and enjoy the book club party I will update you on the details and share the crafts, food, and games we enjoyed!

What do you do to keep your little ones reading over the summer?

Home Alone

So here I am a Tuesday night watching one of my favorite TV shows So You Think You Can Dance and I'm just feeling too good. Why you might ask? I, my friends, am home alone! My kiddos are visiting their grandmother hours a way from here and I am taking it easy. I knew this time was coming and I had a list a mile wide of things I needed to get done during this time alone. Well, I have, um, lost that list and am just taking things one moment at a time.
When we get time its okay to just not use it wisely! Enjoy your self in the way you feel best. If you want to go out, do so. If you want to clean house from top to bottom, do so. If you want to do like me and just do nothing...please do so!

I plan to get some things done but for now I am just smiling and watching So you Think You Can Dance, Dance, Dance!

Here I am...

Okay, can you tell preschool is out for the summer? My little ones and I have been on break for two weeks and well that means I have been extremely busy and worn out. The end of the preschool year was a little rough for me and I have been sick so the blog has been on the back burner. I miss the blog and even though I have only one reader (hi Mom) I am looking forward to getting my thoughts and ideas on paper...um online!

I am excited about some upcoming ideas and hope you will enjoy reading them!