by jessicaperkins | Jul 26, 2011 | art, caterpillar, homeschool, preschool, project, toddler, tot school
So simple a project I am sure everyone has seen, but it was suiting with our live caterpillars we are watching mature. So we make “caterpillars” out of egg cartons. I love how intense Buga looks as she paints her little guy.
by jessicaperkins | Jul 21, 2011 | activity, ducks, feeding, homeschool, outside, toddler, totschool
Such a simple past time. I remember saving bits and pieces of bread…crusty, old, moldy, new, it didn’t matter, to feed the ducks. I don’t know what makes this activity so appealing or peaceful, but they have always been both for me. Here Buga enjoys...
by jessicaperkins | Jul 6, 2011 | butterflies, caterpillars, Chrysalides, homeschool, metamorphasis, science, toddler, tot school
Our caterpillars formed Chrysalides in their Pupal stage of development.They stay in this stage for 7-10 days, growing wings, before they emerge as butterflies.
by jessicaperkins | Jun 21, 2011 | art, artist, car, paint, painting, paper, project, tires, toddler, tracks, trucks, wrapping
Recently one of Buga’s friends had a “Construction” themed birthday party. I always try to include her in the process of thinking about what someone else would like as a present (a task difficult for 3-year-olds); “writing” or drawing in...
by jessicaperkins | Mar 28, 2011 | activity, bin, bug, fine motor, hands on learning, homeschool, hunt, insect, play, Sensory, skill builder, toddler, tot school, tub
We’re Going on a Bug HuntWe’re Looking For Some Bugs!Sensory Bin Style…As part of our Spring Sensory Bin, I hid insects throughout the bin for Buga to find.She can further investigate these bugs with her magnifying glass……and then...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 15, 2011 | day, heart, hearts, homeschool, interview, project, School, tissue, toddler, tot, Valentine, valentines
We worked ON Valentine’s Day to create this cute little something to give to Daddy as a present. If we had made it any sooner, it wouldn’t have been a Valentine’s surprise, because Buga can’t keep a secret like that! We started the interview...
