Category Archives: What We’re Doing

Me on the Map

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kim

As we begin our study of North America, I wanted to help reinforce the idea of “continent” with a Me on the Map project.  I’ve seen several variations of these and decided for our purposes the handheld, concentric circles would … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Footprints

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kim

          I’ve found painting is always a hit with kids.  As a toddler, my son would walk around the house with a dry paintbrush ‘painting’ everything in sight.  This is an art project we did last … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: Goodnight Moon

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Kim

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Summary: A bunny says goodnight to everything in his room. Story Treasure: Clothesline with foam mittens and socks After reading the book, we went through and looked for the mouse hiding on each page. Centers: ART: … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: The ABC Bunny

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kim

The ABC Bunny by Wanda Gag Summary: A curious bunny races through the alphabet on his way home Story Treasure: Alphabet magnets (purchased at Dollar Tree) After reading the book, I held up a cookie sheet with all the magnets in … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: The Carrot Seed

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Kim

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss Summary: A young boy plants a carrot seed and tends to it, despite discouragement from his family. Story Treasure: Plastic trowel Centers: SCIENCE: Botany We did the seed planting project from Pg 58 of Before Five in … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: The Runaway Bunny

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kim

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Summary: A little bunny imagines he’s runaway to become a variety of different things, his mother always uses her imagination to find him. Story Treasure: Magnetic Foam Fishing Set*           … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: Yellow Ball

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kim

        Yellow Ball by Molly Bang Summary: A beach ball drifts out to sea and explores before returning to the boy on the beach Story Treasure: Yellow beach ball purchased from Oriental Trading here Centers: GAME: Follow the … Continue reading →

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Toddler BFIAR Co-op Class: Corduroy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Kim

Corduroy by Don Freeman Summary: A young girl purchases a bear from a department store, despite his missing button. Story Treasure: Button Snake (Ribbon with a loop sewn on one end and a button sewn on the other.  I also gave … Continue reading →

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Toddler Science: Baking Soda and Vinegar

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kim

I’ve seen this several times and finally had to give it a try.  As simple as it is, they were entertained over half an hour! Supplies: – cookie sheet or tray – baking soda – vinegar – dropper (or straw … Continue reading →

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Batman Cape Tutorial

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kim

My boys both love dress-up.  Recently they’ve been big into superheroes, so I knew this batman cape would be a hit.  The best part is it only took about 20 minutes and cost under $3!  I used a remnant* of … Continue reading →

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