
{wishlist} Vintage Finds for the Nursery from Beatrice in Blue

intentional living, little by little
Religion
On Monday and Friday, we will read a story from an Illustrated Children’s Bible (similar to this). Then I plan on using these free Draw & Journal Printable sheets to have M narrate and draw what we read. The plan is that by the end of the year, he will have his own illustrated Bible storybook! On Tuesday and Wednesday, we’ll be working from Who Am I? Religion Series with lots of discussion and crafts. Thursday will be an easy day with a read-aloud from Once Upon a Time Saints while the boys listen and work on a coloring page.
Phonics
I was really hesitant to shell out the cash, but with such amazing reviews, I knew I had to take the chance. We are really excited to start reading using the Sing, Spell, Read and Write: Level 1 curriculum.
Math
I am using the free lesson plan site, Lesson Pathways, as a guideline for this year’s math program. I love how this blogger incorporates the BUILD system and I plan on doing something similar. We’ll be using a lot of living math elements: games, math literature, and hands-on manipulatives. I know he’s going to love it!
Literature
After such a wonderful PreK year using Five in a Row, we are going to continue with something similar, only with my own spin. I have chosen a year’s worth of books with an “Around the USA” theme. Some books come from the FIAR curriculum, some do not. Each week, we’ll study a new state and while we won’t get to all 50, I’m hoping to give him a pretty good introduction to the wonderful country we live in. This is also where we will incorporate geography, art projects and science experiments too.
Art
Lastly, my boys love art, so I knew a “formal” art curriculum was something I may want to look into. When I found the Home Art Studio Kindergarten program, I knew it was perfect! The boys are chomping at the bit to dig into all of the new art supplies!
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Unrelated photo…just two water-gun wielding fools on a hot day 🙂 |
1. I loved and appreciated the brutal honesty of Jenny’s Project Health post from last week. As I quickly approach the heaviest weight I’ve ever been (albeit while pregnant, but still a little scary!), I want to make less excuses and more plans for my health once this little one is born. I’m sure I’ll share more here on the blog when that time comes…I’ll need the accountability!
2. I love this colorful map of the United States and it’s a free printable to boot! I think it would look darling blown up in a kids’ room or possibly a playroom? Keeping this idea stored away for our new house!
3. This recipe for homemade teething biscuits is such a great way to use up all of the baby cereal that we never seem to finish when my babies start solid foods! I think they would make a darling 1st birthday favor too (for a bunch of little attendees)…wouldn’t they be so sweet cut in a themed cookie cutter and packaged in something like these bags?
4. An amazing story: Pregnant Woman Nurses Abandoned Infant to Save Her Life.
5. Need a good idea to encourage your children to help around the house? Taping a square to the floor will definitely be a challenge to get my boys to sweep! Chores = fun!
6. Did you see this boys’ room over on Young House Love? So many good ideas there…it makes me so excited to be able to design a brand new room for my kids!
7. A new take on an old classic: Ham and Cheese Crepes.
8. I almost laughed out loud as I read this post from the Nester. Every time I wash our master bedroom sheets, I notice the bare box spring and think: “Man! I need to do something about that!” …to which I promptly forget about it! Nester’s solution to purchase a simple sheet set (use the fitted sheet for the box spring and the flat for pillows, etc) is GENIUS.
9. (A BONUS this week!) Inspired by Grace’s closet clean-out, I decided to take a good look at my own wardrobe and weed out a few unworn things. My selling site of choice is usually ebay, but this time I’m trying out a new one called Threadflip. Anyone have any experience with it or positive/negative reviews? You can find my “closet” here.
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