A little over a week ago, I spent an entire Wednesday planning a "theme" for this months activities for the boys! It was actually a lot of fun. Then a week ago today I went to the library and filled an entire overnight type bag full of books (along with a stack I had to carry!) pertaining to our theme!
Our theme for the month of January is SNOW (snowmen, snowflakes, sledding, ice ~ you get the idea!:)
What I had started doing before was just setting up 'trays' or 'baskets', with books and activities/crafts relating to the books, out and about on tables throughout the house. If one of the boys showed interest I would let them explore/play with whatever was out and about. If they looked as if they weren't quite sure what to do, I would show them, and we would play together. My favorite place to put activities is on the kitchen table at every seat. Then they can just climb up whenever they choose and "play".
We also read the library books in the evenings (sometimes they will just bring me the book during the day to read).
Here are some pictures of a few of the activities they enjoyed last week:
Brother S with the tongs ~ transferring the "snowballs" into the ice tray. Then he decided to transfer his tractor with the tongs! Ha Ha Ha! Using the tongs prepares the muscles of the hands for cutting, writing, etc. In one of the green pitchers is milk (to go along with our color this month :). They pour it from one to the other. Also prepares the muscles for cutting, writing, etc.
Brother J with the tongs and "snowballs". Putting them in...
...and taking them out!
Our little peanut even wanted to join in! Here she is taking out the "snowballs"...
...and putting them in!!
Talk to ya soon...
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