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| When we went out for frozen yogurt and book store time last weekend, I saw this strategy in a workbook, of course I didn't buy it, but I decide to make my own "bootleg" version :) |
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| The Prince prefers to write in all caps right now, and I am cool with that..just thought I would introduce this to him and he seemed to like it. Later, when making a mini-drum with his daddy he wrote dad with lower case d's! |
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| Another freebie from a FABULOUS NM friend!!! If I blog anything that you would like me to scan and email you, please contact me!!! I try to make it large enough to read the instructions on here...but the game cards I will send you, you can print them, laminate them (or not) and cut them apart!! |
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| Do we play games on lesson that the Prince could do with his eyes closed??? Yes! We do play games on topics that the Prince learned ages ago. A couple of reasons for that, we love games, we love review, if it's fun! and I love practicing taking turns, be patient and learning that "sometimes you win and sometimes you lose." Sometimes those things are not the main focus when it a brand new lesson :) |
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| I swear Thunder Love is going to be one well-educated pooch! |
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| The Prince was seeing how "long" his "winning" cards were and Thunder is in her FAVORITE spot, in front of the fireplace. |
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| After counting our cards, here is the humble winner. HA! |
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| If you wanted to play this game, I get that you don't have this nifty board, but seriously you could make a "bootleg" version of this with a couple of pieces of construction paper...feel free to decorate with stickers or markers...or not! |
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| Then we moved on to the kitchen! We had a make-up online cooking class. This week colorful Quinoa! |
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| The only modification the Prince made was adding tomato-basil feta cheese (his FAVORITE cheese!) to the final product. YUM!!!! It was really good! Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) isn't a true grain but a plant related to chard and spinach. With the most complete nutrition and highest protein content of any grain, quinoa is an ideal food for vegetarians and vegans, a good source of vitamins and minerals - iron, magnesium, Vit E, potassium, amino acids, and fiber. Colorful Quinoa1½ cups veggie stock or water 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup frozen chopped, mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, green beans, corn Equipment and supplies:Medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid Measuring cups Measuring spoons Fork Add chicken stock or water to medium saucepan. With an adult's help, bring chicken stock or water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa, salt, and pepper. Switch heat to low and cover pot with lid. Cook until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and stir in veggies with a fork. Place lid back on quinoa so that the heat from the quinoa cooks the vegetables. Served with Feta Cheese sprinkled on top! |
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| One of my new NM mommy friends, was extremely thoughtful and provided me with lots of FREE homeschooling materials!! Included in her fabulous gift to us were these GREAT Science Center Cards! I tried to take a clear enough picture, in order for you to print or easily read these directions; if you were interested in actually using this for a fun "science center" activity in your own home. You most likely have all of the things needed for these two instruments, already in your home! |
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| Instructions and materials needed for both instruments! |
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| #1 Tube Kazoo!! |
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| Let's make music! Here he is feeling sound vibrations! |
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| Humming, Jingle Bells! |
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| AND feeling VERY PROUD!! |
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| The Prince wanted to wait for daddy to make his (#2)Drum. Here are my two favorite musicians at work! |
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| I think he is more handsome, than my beloved Tommy Lee! :) |
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| On his own, he decided to make music using the "bumpy" side of the can (Empty Sweet Pea can, just in case you wondered!) |
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| First, you hang out with daddy as mommy runs to Starbucks for apple juice and lattes! |
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| Then, you take silly pictures of mommy, while she is texting...
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| Then you move on to ACTUAL fun things...while your mommy continues on.. torturing the smallest family member. |
I have friends who are or thinking of going GF (for various reasons of course.) So, I thought I would hop on and quickly post some YUMMIES! If you are new to GF then feel free to ask me about a product, honestly I have tried a lot and will hopefully be able to save you some $$...some are NOT YUMMY!!! ewwww. Anywho...these are random items, but YUMMY none the less! OH! Where can you buy them, I typically find them at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Natural Grocers (I know two of these are not in FL...but they are in NM!) Sometimes you can luck up and find them in my beloved and missed Publix!
AT WALMART!!!! This is what I just used (elbow shaped) to make the Mac and Cheese recipe I posted, earlier.
I LOVE Udi's, there bread, bagels, pizza crust and muffins! Often you can find this brand in the freezer section at Publix (haven't seen the muffins there)! HINT!!! The bread, in my opinion, is the best GF sandwich bread right now...and it is EVEN better if you make a hot sandwich, grilled cheese, hot ham and cheese, etc - Oh for the Prince his daddy has made a hot PB&J with powdered sugar sprinkled on top and OH MY!!! it was YUM_O!
The Prince's fav...lemon! |
| AND THESE!!!! ARE SOOOOO DELICIOUS! when frozen heat for about 20 seconds in the microwave and serve! We had them for breakfast this morning with coffee! The Prince with soy milk! - OH! the maple glaze is our fav...but shhh..I haven't told hubby they have chocolate! |
