Water, Weed, Wait
Thinking of You
Gold and Turquoise Butterfly
Sharing a Good Book
Golden Leaves
Marvelous Moose
Monday, July 27, 2009
Cards For the End of July
Thank You
Water, Weed, Wait
Thinking of You
Gold and Turquoise Butterfly
Sharing a Good Book
Golden Leaves
Marvelous Moose
Water, Weed, Wait
Thinking of You
Gold and Turquoise Butterfly
Sharing a Good Book
Golden Leaves
Marvelous Moose
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Does your child know the sound of the smoke alarm?
For the latest safety tips with questions and answers, go to the Safe Kids Worldwide site to read more.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July's First Batch of Challenge Cards.
Happy First Birthday
Stained Glass Dragonfly
Greens
Cabin In the Wilderness
Shells stamped on corrugated cardboard
Primary to Secondary Colors
Happy Birthday to "Moo"
Stained Glass Dragonfly
Greens
Cabin In the Wilderness
Shells stamped on corrugated cardboard
Primary to Secondary Colors
Happy Birthday to "Moo"
Guide To Water Safety!
"Every year, hundreds of young children slip quietly into the pool when their parents aren't watching -- and drown. Protect your family with these essential safety steps".
This quote was taken from an article I just read today. If you have children or know of adults who will be supervising children near water this summer (either pool, pond, or ocean) please read this article posted on Parent's.Com for a comprehensive look at the hazards that water poses to children of all ages, whether knowledgeable swimmers or not. Click on this link to be better informed with startling statistics and the newest safety recommendations.
This quote was taken from an article I just read today. If you have children or know of adults who will be supervising children near water this summer (either pool, pond, or ocean) please read this article posted on Parent's.Com for a comprehensive look at the hazards that water poses to children of all ages, whether knowledgeable swimmers or not. Click on this link to be better informed with startling statistics and the newest safety recommendations.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Huge Recall on Children's Play Yards
Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission for important information. Click here.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Heat Stroke and Kids.
Now that summer and the hot weather is here, make sure to visit the Safe Kids site to read this very important article about heat stroke and kids. The fact that children die each year because they are left in hot vehicles is a tradegy. Let's be informed and spread the news to all the parents and caregivers we know. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New Children's Vaccination Recommendation
Visit this site to read about the new recommendation for HIB.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
A few more goodies to end the month of June!
Hugs and Kisses!
A Tiny Bird!
A Great Catch!
A Cool Dude!
A Cute Mermaid!
A Tiny Bird!
A Great Catch!
A Cool Dude!
A Cute Mermaid!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cards I made during two weeks of rainy weather!
You're One in a Melon!
It's A Shoe Thing!
I Love my Dog!
Hootin' Hi!
Dragonflies!
Yummalicious!
Dream
It's A Shoe Thing!
I Love my Dog!
Hootin' Hi!
Dragonflies!
Yummalicious!
Dream
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Father's Day Books and Card Project
Here are some great books for kids and their Dads:
How Do I Love You? by Leslie Kimmelman, pictures by Lisa McCue, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is a counting book about a Crocodile parent and their child. It is a charming book about undying love.
Books about things boys love...and some girls too!:
The Lot at the End of My Block, by Kevin Lewis, illustrated by Reg Cartwright, published by Hyperion Books for Children, New York. This book is about all the tradesmen that work to build a new building. Each page adds on another worker and his task and is cumulative until at last you reach the completed project. A page also shows all the machines used and their correct names.
I Love Trucks, by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Shari Halpern, published by Harper Collins, New York. This cute book lets little kids explore all different kinds of trucks with simple one sentence narrative. The illustrations and bold yet simple.
Family Farm, by Thomas Locker, published by Puffin Pied Pipier Books, New York. This book has the most gorgeous illustrations of farm life. This book describes farm life and all the ways that families work together to keep the farm going. It is an award winning book for older children.
Train Song, by Diane Siebert, paintings by Mike Wimmer, published by Harper Collins. This rhyming book has a rhythm when read aloud that resembles a train rolling along the tracks. It tells about all the things a passenger might feel, smell, see and hear on a train journey. If you've ever ridden a train or love model trains, this book will have special meaning.
Hercules, the Harbor Tug, by Michael O'Hearn, illustrated by Mela Lyman, published by Charlesbridge, Ma. This story is about tow young kids that get the chance to go for a ride on a tug boat. They learn about the boat and all the important jobs they do. It also introduces other types of boats and ships and what happens in a busy harbor.
Firemen Books (A Topic Close To My Heart!)
3 Little Firefighters, by Stuart j. Murphy, illustrated by Bernice Lum, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is absolutely fabulous for teaching classification skills for small children. It is part of a whole "MathStart" series which I strongly recommend. It's about a fireman who loses his button and a search is on to find it. But the button has very specific qualities which the children will have to watch for as they try to solve this problem. It would be great to find an assortment of buttons to match those described in the book, to let the kids actually handle and sort. There is also a page that gives other great ideas and activities for practice of this important skill.
New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne, paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. This wonderful book was written as a tribute to the FDNY after Sept. 11th. It is a historical piece, which tells about Mose Humphreys, a folk hero from the 1800's who was portrayed as a heroic member of the FDNY. It's a great read for older kids.
Hope you have fun sharing these titles with your kids. Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day Card directions:
On an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of white cardstock, draw a simple outline on a man wearing overalls.
Using scraps of patterned craft paper or wrapping paper, cut squares (I used a 1 1/2 inch square punch) and glue them on the legs. Using markers, I colored the boots, skin and shoulder straps. Cut a rectangle the size of the bib part of the overalls. Apply a thin strip of glue along the sides and bottom of the rectangle, and attach to the overalls forming a pocket. Write a message on white paper cut to fit inside the pocket. Cut yarn and glue to the make hair.
Slide the note into the pocket and the kids are ready to give it to their Dad.
How Do I Love You? by Leslie Kimmelman, pictures by Lisa McCue, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is a counting book about a Crocodile parent and their child. It is a charming book about undying love.
Books about things boys love...and some girls too!:
The Lot at the End of My Block, by Kevin Lewis, illustrated by Reg Cartwright, published by Hyperion Books for Children, New York. This book is about all the tradesmen that work to build a new building. Each page adds on another worker and his task and is cumulative until at last you reach the completed project. A page also shows all the machines used and their correct names.
I Love Trucks, by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Shari Halpern, published by Harper Collins, New York. This cute book lets little kids explore all different kinds of trucks with simple one sentence narrative. The illustrations and bold yet simple.
Family Farm, by Thomas Locker, published by Puffin Pied Pipier Books, New York. This book has the most gorgeous illustrations of farm life. This book describes farm life and all the ways that families work together to keep the farm going. It is an award winning book for older children.
Train Song, by Diane Siebert, paintings by Mike Wimmer, published by Harper Collins. This rhyming book has a rhythm when read aloud that resembles a train rolling along the tracks. It tells about all the things a passenger might feel, smell, see and hear on a train journey. If you've ever ridden a train or love model trains, this book will have special meaning.
Hercules, the Harbor Tug, by Michael O'Hearn, illustrated by Mela Lyman, published by Charlesbridge, Ma. This story is about tow young kids that get the chance to go for a ride on a tug boat. They learn about the boat and all the important jobs they do. It also introduces other types of boats and ships and what happens in a busy harbor.
Firemen Books (A Topic Close To My Heart!)
3 Little Firefighters, by Stuart j. Murphy, illustrated by Bernice Lum, published by Harper Collins, New York. This book is absolutely fabulous for teaching classification skills for small children. It is part of a whole "MathStart" series which I strongly recommend. It's about a fireman who loses his button and a search is on to find it. But the button has very specific qualities which the children will have to watch for as they try to solve this problem. It would be great to find an assortment of buttons to match those described in the book, to let the kids actually handle and sort. There is also a page that gives other great ideas and activities for practice of this important skill.
New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne, paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. This wonderful book was written as a tribute to the FDNY after Sept. 11th. It is a historical piece, which tells about Mose Humphreys, a folk hero from the 1800's who was portrayed as a heroic member of the FDNY. It's a great read for older kids.
Hope you have fun sharing these titles with your kids. Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day Card directions:
On an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of white cardstock, draw a simple outline on a man wearing overalls.
Using scraps of patterned craft paper or wrapping paper, cut squares (I used a 1 1/2 inch square punch) and glue them on the legs. Using markers, I colored the boots, skin and shoulder straps. Cut a rectangle the size of the bib part of the overalls. Apply a thin strip of glue along the sides and bottom of the rectangle, and attach to the overalls forming a pocket. Write a message on white paper cut to fit inside the pocket. Cut yarn and glue to the make hair.
Slide the note into the pocket and the kids are ready to give it to their Dad.
June Card Selection
Aqua Butterfly
Daddy's First Father's Day
Clean and Simple Dafodil
Red and Black Graphic
River Cruise using Prismacolor Markers, colored pencils, and mineral spirits.
Birthday Cameo
Hinged Card
Layered Flower
Daddy's First Father's Day
Clean and Simple Dafodil
Red and Black Graphic
River Cruise using Prismacolor Markers, colored pencils, and mineral spirits.
Birthday Cameo
Hinged Card
Layered Flower
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