The Walnut Acre Daily Friday November 22, 2013

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

~ Colossians 3:15

WORKING, LEARNING AND PLAYING TOGETHER

Today has been long and busy, but in a good way. 

We put together a puzzle . . . 

. . . played games . . .

. . . colored a T is for Turkey coloring page . . .

. . . served up some alphabet soup . . .

. . . read stories . . . 

. . . built with mega blocks . . .

. . . and played with cars and trucks. 

Here are some of the games, books and other activities we enjoyed today. The first two books are books I read with Austin and Amanda as part of their Bible and English work. The other activities were done with the younger kids. 

IN THE KITCHEN

For breakfast we had cereal with milk, and bananas. Amanda made lunch and she made Chicken Noodle Bake, lima beans and applesauce. For dinner this evening we had hotdogs with whole wheat buns, baked potato wedges and oranges. 

OTHER

Yesterday I shared some photos of my dad's workshop and some of things he has built there. Here is another of his creations that he recently finished and now it is waiting for a new home. 

TODAY'S QUOTE

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Unwinding With an Online Game



There aren't many computer games that I enjoy playing but sometimes I just enjoy unwinding with a game at the end of the day or when I need some down time. This is one of the games I enjoy.  I like playing here because it's free and I can choose to either play for just the fun, or play to win Oodles (which can be redeemed for prizes) or even cash prizes. Honestly, my preference is just to play for the fun but that may be different for you.

Happy playing.

Same and Different

We've been talking a lot the last few weeks about the concepts of "same" and "different." One of the main ways we've been learning about this is through playing Flower Memory Match.

I printed these flower pictures from DLTK Kids and glued them on to white construction paper squares. It would have been nice to have something sturdier but that is all I had available at the time so that is what I used.

Each time a child turns over two cards I ask - Are they the same or different? And they really picked up the concepts quickely and are having a lot of fun at the same time.

Different

Same

Daily Photo Journal Monday February 7, 2010

 It's been a busy fun day. Here's a little peak at some of the things we did today.

This morning during circle time we played Winter Bingo. Bingo is a big hit with this group of kids and I've found quite a few different themes to print at DLTK Kids.

Later in the morning we got out some craft supplies and had some creative fun with them.

Just before lunch it was warm enough to be able to enjoy some time outside.

Once upon a time there was an inground pool on this property but it was taken out  long before we bought it. This blue plastic liner is left from that pool (I'm guessing) and we were going to take it to the landfill. But Amanda thought it would make a good doggy tub for the dog she wants to get some day so we kept it. Now the little kids have taken it over. They don't need any water in it to have fun. They just like to climb in and out of it and slide down the little slide that's in it.

Before lunch we have a quiet time. During this time the kids sit down and look at books and listen to music while I finish getting lunch on the table.

Our number for the week is eight. Here the kids are coloring their "8 books."

It was Amanda's evening to cook dinner. She chose pizza and salad.

This is the "I will slice this pizza one way or another!" look.

We found ourselves with a couple of hours with no daycare kids this evening so we had a quick family outing to Dairy Queen. I wanted to get some pictures but as soon as I tried the kids put on their "Oh no, mom's taking pictures lets look like zombies" faces.

But regardless of the zombie looks we did have fun. Michael made friends with a couple other kids and went off to play in the play area. We met some aqaintances we hadn't seen in awhile and had a nice time catching up.

It was a good day and now it's time to go read with Austin and Amanda.