Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Frogs , fun, fun, fun

We started off the morning with various center activities  It always depends on if the kids are in the mood to do the activities as to how long we spend on the various things they do.  Ivy had a great time with this activities and knows just how to do it.  Several of the kids struggle with it, so of course, when it is their turn, they do not want to spend much time at it.  but it is important that they know how to outline with the string because of the learning of fine motor skills


 We have two of these wheels.  One attaches the spring clothes pin to the correct color and shape and the other the correct numbers with the number of numbers.  Cooper and Sammy liked this activity and Cooper was a big help for Sam.
 Avery likes to pick a card and then punch the plastic pegs into the board.  She has succeeded with the number four
 Brook likes to string the bears
 She finished with one project and moved on to working on the bear, but it was a little more difficult for her
 The first activity of the day was to see just who could follow instructions.  When I got their full attention, I instructed them to put aside the green circle, then the stick, two fat legs, two skinny legs, 2 white eyes, 2 black eyes and the red tongue.  I was very pleased with the results.  Then we proceeded to assemble the frog.
 They each had their own character, don't you think?




 

Today we tried this: First I boiled some red cabbage in a pan. This is what the cabbage before I boiled it.
The next picture is what it looked like after it was boiled

The next plate we added alka seltzer tablet

We divided the purple water into plates  In the first plate we put the baking soda
In the second one we put lemon juice
And in one we put alka seltzer
I think the kids enjoyed seeing what would happen when different things are added




We had only four kiddoes for the last half hour and were able to play a couple of games, one was this dinosaur dominoes game and the other was Memory game.  they had a lot of fun with both games.
Another fun day in PreK  and tomorrow we will finish our  activities with the frogs.







Monday, August 15, 2011

Alabama and Kellis


I had a great time visiting with Kelli, Aaron and the boys. I am always amazed at how kids grow so much, even our grown kids, if that makes any sense. It was wonderful seeing how Kelli works with the boys.
The weather was beautiful and the boys had to make sure I saw everything. Here is Adam picking the grapes--yummyKelli is giving Briggy a bath and he managed to be a very good baby the whole time






Shortly after I got there a new play set was delivered and the boys had a great time playing in one of the boxes that contained some of the pieces and yes, Aaron had a big job done in no time!!
Briggy was a little yellow so we put him in the sunshine each day
One of the first pictures I took
Someone (name to be anonymous) gave the boys blue ring pops They sure enjoyed them.
Adam just lounging
Hey, these boys like the same shows that Sammy does
One of my jobs was to see that the boys had plenty of swinging time

Adam's favorite words to me "Higher, Gramma"!
Benjamin


Swim time
Tammie and I watched the boys enjoying fun in the water See the box on the left
Well, Aaron tried his had at raising strawberries, too!!
Ahoy there Hyrum!!
All the boys had to hold the baby Here is Benjamin and Brigham
The Nelsons plus Brig




When I took the above pic of Brig, Adam thought I should take one of him too.
He tried to keep from laughing
The three musketeers, plus one They played very well together
The real reason I went to Alabama!!


new flooring

While I was at Kelli's, Dad and the boys tore up the carpet in our bedroom, painted the walls,and put down this beautiful new flooring. It looks absolutely marvelous and we love it!! Not only did they do the bedroom, but the hallway to our bathroom and down to the kitchen, and then they put new flooring into the kitchen, too!! They painted the woodwork, doors, etc in our room, white and well, I cannot say enough in gratitude to the fellas!! How could we be so blessed to have such wonderful sons!! Now, if I can just do it justice by keeping it clean!! THANKS!! Guys!!