How do you take the time to enjoy little moments in the midst of a chaotic life? Today started out stressful. I was working on printing a bunch of activities for my preschool. I had papers all over our living room and the kitchen table, which by the way, is pretty much our entire apartment.… Continue reading Kitchen Floor Picnic
Author: Kirstylee Moody
Toys that Help with Gross Motor Development
My Smiley Man is a pretty great walker, but it has been a long road to get there. Read my posts about him not quite walking and just barely walking. Gross motor development is very important to development in general. I have used a variety of toys to help him in his gross motor journey.… Continue reading Toys that Help with Gross Motor Development
Countdown to Christmas with Scriptures
I love Christmas. I love Christmas! Wahoo! Christmastime is finally here!!! Just so you know, I am one of those sticklers that won’t let people sing Christmas songs or decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I mean, come on people, Thanksgiving is a holiday too. We can’t just skip it. But, I’m also one of… Continue reading Countdown to Christmas with Scriptures
I am a Beautiful Daughter of God
What is a quote that will reflect my or my children’s identity and testimony? I have tried writing this post several times and I just haven’t been able to do it. This is a very personal topic for me and it just hasn’t been easy finding the right words. Bear with me as I do… Continue reading I am a Beautiful Daughter of God
Dollar Store Finds – Hair Clips and Clothespins
What is a good deal at the dollar store? How can I use dollar store items in my preschool? Welcome back for another part of Dollar Store Finds. This will probably be an on-going series that pops up every once in awhile. Basically whenever I find something awesome from the dollar store, I’ll do another… Continue reading Dollar Store Finds – Hair Clips and Clothespins
Christmas Knitting
What can I knit for my family and friends as Christmas gifts? Every Christmas, I have a bunch of Christmas knitting. I knit several projects and give them away as Christmas gifts. I have had a few requests for the patterns I used this year. I was hesitant to post them at first, because some… Continue reading Christmas Knitting
Chunky Cabled Legwarmers/Boot Socks
Chunky Cabled Legwarmers/Boot Socks Feel free to download and print off a copy of this pattern! Size: Women’s S and M. To make a women’s L, use size 10.5 and 13 needles. Materials: 1 skein each of Caron Simply Soft vanilla and bone Size 9 double pointed needles or 32” or longer circular needles for… Continue reading Chunky Cabled Legwarmers/Boot Socks
Catch That Turkey! A Simple Thanksgiving Play
What is a Reader’s Theater or simple play that I can do with my preschoolers that is about the first Thanksgiving? So, I was just trying to find a fun Thanksgiving Reader’s Theater that I could do with my preschoolers. I especially wanted something about the first Thanksgiving because I wanted to do the Reader’s… Continue reading Catch That Turkey! A Simple Thanksgiving Play
Five Fat Turkeys Song and Stick Puppets
Thanksgiving is a fun holiday, but it definitely doesn’t have as many songs and activities that naturally go with it. Luckily for me, I majored in Elementary Education and learned a really funny Thanksgiving song many years ago. I learned this song when I was in my Music Education class. It is about five fat turkeys hiding… Continue reading Five Fat Turkeys Song and Stick Puppets
Pattern Handprint Turkey
I wanted to do a turkey craft with Little Bear since November started, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. The other day I saw this awesome idea on Kids Activities Blog to make patterns with paper leaves. Little Bear needs some extra practice with patterns, so I thought patterns would be the perfect… Continue reading Pattern Handprint Turkey