Tag Archives: Transportation

DIY Jet Pack Tutorial

The chickenpox hit our house a couple weeks ago.  Other than a day or two of feeling sick, I had a preschooler who was dying to play outside or with his friends, but was too contagious to leave the house … Continue reading

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How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World By: Marjorie Priceman When an American baker’s plan to make an apple pie is thwarted by a fishing grocer, she sets out on an unbelievable escapade around the world to … Continue reading

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Construction Books

We’re reading Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and Jedrek loves it!  No surprise, since he is into all different vehicles, but especially construction.  Read my review of Mike Mulligan here. Other construction books we’re reading are… Get to Work, Trucks By: … Continue reading

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel By: Virginia Lee Burton Persistance, stewardship, ambition and flexibility this book covers a wide range of values.  As with most good books our emotions went from excitement to dismay, sadness to hope, pride to … Continue reading

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Tow Truck

A fun project for any boy (or girl)! Use common household items, including recyclables, to make a tow truck. Continue reading

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Beep Beep, Vroom Vroom!

Bright colors and exciting car noises expose children to basic pattern recognition in this fun book. Continue reading

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Peek-a-Choo-Choo!

A lift-the-flaps book with a noisy twist on peek-a-boo that will be sure to entertain any toddler. Continue reading

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