Living A Simple Life-Part 82: Preschool Fun

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We’re in the midst of moving right now, but I just wanted to quickly share with you one of our favorite recent finds at the library!

Gen and I are really enjoying the The GIANT Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for 3-Year Olds lately. I had borrowed it from the library earlier this year, and checked it out again a few weeks ago. It covers a wide range of topics and has a wide assortment of ideas and activities for little ones.

This has been a great resource on those stormy days, when she starts getting antsy inside the house. For Thanksgiving, we used one of the ideas in the book to create a “Thankful Book.” Using construction paper stapled together, we made the pages of the book. On each page, she named something/someone that she is thankful for (I did the writing), and then glued a picture. We cut out pictures from old magazines and photos to decorate the book.

She loves it, and is constantly carrying it around to tell us her “story!” We spent a couple days working on it, and it was a wonderful opportunity to teach her about thankfulness.

I have really appreciated the many simple ideas in the book that haven’t called for lots of extra supplies. With various suggestions for each topic, I am able to find something to do with limited supplies on hand.

emily*

12/17/2009 at 6:27 pm · Reply

I love those books. We have most recently been exploring the Giant encyclopedia of math activities. Have fun with it!!

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Marmee's Pantry

12/17/2009 at 8:21 pm · Reply

You're doing such a great job! After 16 yrs of homeschooling, we graduated our 'baby' in June. Of course, I'm missing it far more that they ever will. Treasure the days…I can't believe how quickly they passed.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim W

Stefan, Sarah and Lukka

12/18/2009 at 6:18 pm · Reply

I love those books, we have the "art" edition and thena nother similar one (although not in that series) that is daily activities for 3-6 year olds. Come to think of it, tha twould be a great New Years resolution–to pull out one of those activities every day!
Sarah M
good luck with your move!

Brown Thumb Mama

12/18/2009 at 6:25 pm · Reply

Ooooh, thanks for letting us know about this book! I just requested the science one from the library since Jackjack is on a science kick these days. Can't wait for it to come in!

Anonymous

12/21/2009 at 5:53 pm · Reply

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!!
Love,
Barbara

Lori at The Davidson Den

01/02/2010 at 3:37 am · Reply

Oooh, thanks for the tip! I've not seen this book before, but I'm definitely going to check my library.