Technology for Tots: Fonts
Hello. My name is Regina and I have a slight font obession. Some women collect shoes, I collect fonts…upwards of 300 and counting. I can’t seem to help myself – the files are tiny, I LOVE each and every one. I tell myself it’s totally normal to have so many choices of type (and I’m hoping you’ll tell me too). My latest finds are font sets to … Continue reading Technology for Tots: Fonts
This one’s for the birds!
We just read “The Big Snow” by Elmer Hader and (if possible) Claire has become even more obsessed with birds. Having lots of wintry weather here like in the story, it was the perfect time to provide some sustenance to our feathered friends. Claire said I looked just like the old lady in the story when I through the remnants of the suet cakes in … Continue reading This one’s for the birds!
Our Nature Table
Children are natural collectors, and I’m guilty of the same thing myself, often arriving home with just as much “treasure” in my pockets as my daughter. Rather than discourage our little naturalist-in-training, I carved out some space on an end table to display whatever bounty Claire snags on our nature walks. We filled a few glass vases with some seed pods and birch trimmings (thank … Continue reading Our Nature Table
Learning Activity Round Up
I’m getting such great ideas from all the other parents at home with their “littles.” Check out the “Tot School” and “Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers” for more ideas and weekly wrap ups. Here’s a recap of our learning moments from the past week, be sure to click on the titles or pictures for full the full post and more photos. Healthy Eating … Continue reading Learning Activity Round Up
Future Photographer?
Aunt Nikki and Uncle Matt gifted Claire a digital camera for her birthday and she couldn’t love it more! We’ve been teaching her some photography techniques, first – get low and try to shoot at your subject’s eye level. The tummy wriggle is especially effective when trying to creep next to the grandparent’s elusive kitties. Review your images, but keep in mind the LCD screen … Continue reading Future Photographer?
Gotcha!
Not the most glamorous of snowballs, but it’s one Claire can call her own. You’ve been hit! Continue reading Gotcha!
Merry Christmas!
I sure hope your family had a wonderful Christmas, we celebrated with a big family gathering, lots of delicious food and much laughter. Watching Claire just enthralled by all the magic of Christmas was the best gift of all. And snow?! Well we certainly got that. Our first storm of the season, and what a storm it was. Our family left late on Christmas day … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Chalk In My Pocket 