This post could also be called “How We Managed Morning Sickness and Still Did School”!
PreK had a different look during my first trimester. Instead of art projects and thematic units, we pared down to the bare minimum. Honestly, if I had it my (selfish) way, I would have stopped completely. Fortunately for me, I have very persistent and eager to learn children. It’s really because of them that great memories were still created.
So today, I wanted to share two things that really got us through March!
(1) the Magic Tree House Series
We spent a lot of time cuddling together on the couch reading this series aloud. The boys were enthralled with the stories and we had a lot of great discussions afterward. With the exception of a few “animal spirit” references (which I just omitted), I think these books are a great way to introduce history and science to my kids.
(2) What Shall I draw? and Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Animals
Need an activity that your kids can do on their own? Pull out these books! At first, I wasn’t sure M was old enough to really get the process, but after a quick run through, he was off! The little brothers would sit next to him, watching quietly as he created sea monsters or castles, birds or helicopters. These were so helpful when the nausea was especially bad.
