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Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop #9

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Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop #9

Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop

Loyal readers and friends! I have been given the opportunity to bring  you a wonderful weekly blog hop that I feel would be of great benefit to us all. Hope you join us in the fun each week and visit as many posts as you can during the week!

Much cooler weather this week which has brought on sore throats and runny noses. We also saw a dusting of snow which is pretty early for our neck of the woods. Baby C-4 got his 2 month check up and Lil’ Red went to the dentist for the first time. Both made it through their appointments like champs!

What is a Thoughtful Spot?

A Thoughtful Spot is a place to gather every week to share your family friendly posts, crafts, educational ideas, recipes, and more! Inspired by the philosophy of the Winnie the Pooh character in the classic A.A. Milne storybooks for children. Brought to you each week by Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, ABC Creative Learning and Something 2 Offer.

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Heaven is for Real for Kids Review & Giveaway

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Heaven is for Real for Kids Review & Giveaway

 

I have had this book for months as part of the Tommy Nelson Mommy program. I have really had a hard time bringing myself to open the book. Yes, I know it sounds very silly for a grown woman, wife, and mother of four to be scared of a book! I believe in Jesus and heaven, but I guess sometimes I try to put the whole idea of death out of my head. Again I know it’s silly not to embrace the wonder and splendor or heaven, but as a realist I do not like to think of the unknown. I have so many questions related to death and heaven. I’m a planner and goal-setter and the unknown can just make me a bit crazy and uneasy. I am very thankful God answer’s prayer and I can rely on his grace and strength.

Heaven is for Real for kids

TODAY I finally brought myself to open the book and read it. I feel so much more at peace. I think I would be able to use this book as a tool to share Jesus and heaven with my two youngest sons. I can feel the tenderness and attention to detail that the Burpo family took in depicting Colton’s trip to heaven. Surprising that the images are similar to what I have envisioned in the past. I am very thankful to have Heaven is for Real for Kids as a resource to share when talking about heaven with adults or children.

Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it!

Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton—kid to kids! Children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many adults have received from the trade book.

Beautifully illustrated under Colton’s direction, he shares his experiences in first person and comments on things that will be important to kids. A letter to parents is included to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven. Scripture along with a Q&A section with answers from the Bible are also included in the book.

I plan to use the free coloring sheets that go along with this book and possibly look into the Sunday School Curriculum for a future year of homeschool Bible.

Your chance to win Heaven is for Real for Kids:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This book was provided for free as part of the Tommy Nelson Mommy Program. I was not compensated for my review and all opinions are my own.

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Preschool Prep: Science and Nature

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Preschool Prep: Science and Nature

Is Science and Nature part of your Preschool Prep? How do you teach Preschoolers about Science and Nature? Simple. Lots of hands-on exploration and activities. Children are naturally curious so build on that curiosity and you will be surprised at how much they will learn.

Preschool Prep Science and Nature

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What is Preschool Prep?

Do you have a young child or two who has outgrown Tot School and is ready for Preschool? Have you looked at all the free online choices during your preschool preparation? Does thinking about preschool curriculum make your head spin? Well, I know that the amount of free “Letter of the Week” and “Themed” curriculum is astounding.

I am creating the Preschool Prep series to help other moms and caregivers out! I have spent lots of time researching and planning for Preschool for Lil’ Red and I want to pass on this wealth of knowledge and resources to my readers!

I plan to share a variety of ideas and ways to prepare yourself, your environment, and your child for preschool in a multi-part series. I could create a super long and over whelming post with tons and tons of ideas, but I do not want to add frustration to your Preschool Prep situation. I want to share ideas for learning letters, numbers, colors, shapes, name recognition, character studies, etc. I will share with you very simple activities you can create yourself or some items you could look for during garage sale season. I am hoping to lessen your time and the amount of money you spend by sharing what I am doing.

Science and Nature

Take a walk around your yard, block, park, or neighborhood. Head to a nature park if you have one nearby. Be sure to take a magnifying glass or box with you to get an up close look at the new things you might find! Check with your states Department of Natural resources for free local field guides or stop by your library for resources for your area.

Basic Supplies:

Magnifying Glass

Binoculars

Field Guides



Nature Story Books





Natural Materials-simple to find with a quick walk around your yard or around the block

Science & Nature

 

 Hands-on Learning:

FREE Science Discovery Curriculum for Early Childhood– 75 core science-related learning experiences,with coordinating lesson plans

Fall Nature Hike

Montessori-Inspired Turtle Activities

Float and Sink Experiments

Kids activities using Helicopter Seeds or Maple Seeds oe Whirleygigs

Preschool botany lesson || Gift of Curiosity

science experiment for toddlers and preschoolers

plant a bulb and observe it’s growth

Theraputty Exercise Dental Teeth

Dental Health

Skeletal System from Pinay Homeschooolers

Skeletal System

30+ Fun Activities for Kids to Play in the Dirt!

Bird Study

Bird Study

Games and Active Activities:

nature-scavenger-hunt

Make Neighborhood Tree Guide for Kids- Kid World Citizen
Learning About Trees with Wooden Train Tracks

Things to Make:

Exploring Sound: Making a Kazoo

 

Check out other posts within the Preschool Prep Series:

Preschool Assessment

Preschool Prep: Curriculum

Preschool Prep: Art and Music

Preschool Prep: Learning Shapes

Preschool Prep: Learning Letters

 

 

Turkey Felt Finger Puppets

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Turkey Felt Finger Puppets

Need something cute and fun for the kids do to while the turkey is roasting? How about a cute pair of turkey felt finger puppets to help pass the time? These cute little gobblers will be the hit of your Thanksgiving or Harvest Party. They would make great party favors for Farm themed party. Quick and easy to make even with very little sewing experience.

felt finger puppets

 

What child wouldn’t just love a pair of cute turkey felt finger puppets? My kids like to play with puppets even Eldest who is 10 1/2 will use them with Lil’ Red or Baby C-4 to entertain them. Eldest antics paired with a fun looking puppet is sure to get a grin or giggle every time. So off to the fabric store or your felt stash to begin your own set of felt finger puppets!

Materials:
Felt- tan, orange, red, and brown
Thread- matching tan or contrasting
Feathers- short 2 1/2″ to 3″ brightly colored
Sewing machine or hand sewing needle

felt finger puppets

Download a pattern for turkey puppets.

1) Start with tan felt as the body of the turkey.
2) Trace and cut the pieces for the eyes and wattle.
3) Stitch eyes and wattle in place.
4) Lay feathers on back piece of body.
5) Stitch feathers onto body. Trim points as needed.
6) Stitch front and back together.

You could use hot glue for most of the steps but I would still sew on the feathers to be sure they are secure. I would not allow an infant, cat, or small dog play with these for chance that the feathers could be a choking hazard. Keep a close eye on a toddler or preschooler who sticks things in their mouths as well.

Lil’ Red is demonstrating how much fun a pair of Turkey felt finger puppets can be. They can wrestle, peck one another, fight like super heroes, you know all the usual rough boy play. These little turkeys were actually made a couple years ago and have stood up pretty well.

felt finger puppets play turkeys

 

Busy Bags 101

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Busy Bags 101

Have you seen the phrase Busy Bags floating around online and wondered what all the buzz is about? Not sure what a Busy Bag is or how to make them? Well, you have come to the right place. Busy Bags 101 will guide you through the basics of Busy Bags and the potential of hosting a Busy Bag Swap.

Busy Bags 101

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