Recent Pre School Blog PostsTire Out Your Preschooler In the Snow!by tedgarYesterday at 11:47 PMAs the snow line creeps closer down the mountains where we live, we're anticipating the first snow of winter. I like the snow because it blankets everything, making the whole world silent. On Appreciationby tedgar19 Nov 2009 11:37 PMI work outdoors. I teach children about slugs, snails, birds, trees, forests, and streams, among other things. Every so often I have a group that blows me away. They are excited about every single thing. Preschoolers and Chores - What Can Kids Do?by tedgar19 Nov 2009 12:25 AMThe other day, my daughter was in the kitchen. I heard a "Mom, can you come here and get the flour, please?" and my heart stopped momentarily, mostly because I was a little concerned that there was now flour covering the floor. Photo Books By Your Preschoolerby tedgar18 Nov 2009 12:34 AMI hid myself downstairs tonight. Some might say this was due to a particularly nasty bout of "I'm a four-year-old-with-attitude," but it was actually due to my work on a Secret Project. The secret project is something that my daughter and I do every year. Play With Snow Scienceby tedgar16 Nov 2009 09:51 PMYippee! As we looked at the raindrops that landed with a decided plunk on our windshield yesterday, my daughter and I both realized that it was very, very close to snowing. Since we don't generally get a lot of snow here in the Pacific Northwest, the first snowfall is an exciting event. The Ongoing Saga of the Christmas Hamperby tedgar15 Nov 2009 04:59 PMSince my daughter is beginning to realize that she's not the center of the universe, although she's an important part of it, I thought that this Christmas would be a good one to talk about being thankful and helping others. A Preschool Parent's Resolutionsby tedgar14 Nov 2009 08:43 PMYes, I'm thinking about resolutions. Maybe not the New Year's kind, at least not quite yet - but soon! This is after a particularly awful day last week. We went to a new swimming class that was a little bit overwhelming, since the class went into the deep end. Simplify Your Preschooler's Schedule This Holiday Seasonby tedgar13 Nov 2009 08:41 PMI love winter - it's the season of cozy fires, snow, and hiding from holiday engagements. Whether you're celebrating Christmas or another winter holiday, this season can be overwhelming in the number of opportunities to socialize. Do You Give Your Preschooler An Allowance?by tedgar12 Nov 2009 08:33 PMWhen my grandfather was ill, I wrote him letters. He was always the master of business finance, since he owned his own business for more than half a century. In my last letter to him, I mentioned that I had just instituted an allowance for my two and a half year old. Baby Slings for Your Preschooler's Dollsby tedgar11 Nov 2009 03:08 PMMy daughter loves her dollies. I am proud to say that she also loves her Lego, planes, fire trucks and her parking garage. A well-balanced kid, she is. Last weekend, we got lovely and loving stares at a craft fair as she cradled yet another doll with a homemade knitted sweater. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I love the Christmas hamper idea!" Michele Cheplic says... "I've been toying with this idea for my dd, but have decided to stick with the incentive chart for a bit longer." |
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"Yes, the center of the universe is starting to fade and she's developing empathy - it's wonderful!"
In The Ongoing Saga of the Christmas Hamper