Fun with Pasta & Paint
Today, while the older children were gone to their vocal/acting/Bible classes, the youngest three stayed home with me creating their own one-of-a-kind jewelry, while learning about color mixing and developing their fine motor skills. Pasta Painting & Pasta Necklaces Supplies: Pasta (we chose four different types/shapes, but found that penne worked the best) Paint Paintbrushes Plastic cording (plastic "craft lace") styrofoam block wooden skewers plastic paint palette (for color mixing) tray (or other work surface) cups for (for rinse water for brushes) I started off by giving each child a divided "lunch" tray with three types of pasta (regular penne, a smaller penne, and ziti) and a palette with three paint colors ...
Masque Theatre Presents Cinderella
It's that time of year again: time for Masque Community Theatre's summer youth play! Director Ruth Kegel did it again - she took a simple script and, with the help of an amazing production team, transformed it into a masterpiece; adding lots of humor, song, dance numbers, and even some tumbling to showcase the talents of 60 young Tampa Bay area children and teens. All on a small budget and in a borrowed space (while Masque's permanent home is in the process of being rebuilt). If you live in the Tampa Bay area, you won't want to miss this show! The third ...
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Learning About Monkeys and Caps for Sale
As often happens in a child-led learning environment, while studying the zoo the children enjoyed learning about monkeys so much (and “Dee” especially LOVED the book Caps for Sale — I’ve renewed it from the library twice now!), that we branched off for a bit to learn about monkeys and do a little book study. Fun with Caps For Sale Thumbprint Monkeys Using an idea I found... [Read more...]
Monkey Snack Mix
Our study of the zoo and monkeys included feasting like a monkey on this monkey-themed snack mix, with (what else?) dried bananas, assorted tropical goodies (like coconut!), and chocolate chip “bugs”. I love recipes that are easy enough for my toddler to help prepare — just measure (learning about fractions) and mix! Monkey Snack Mix Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried bananas 2 cups... [Read more...]
Trip to the Florida Aquarium
As part of the September MOSI membership promotion, we took a homeschool field trip the Florida Aquarium. :) When we first moved to Florida in 2005, we bought a membership to the aquarium and maintained it for a couple of years, visiting the aquarium often. But in recent years, we chose the MOSI membership over the aquarium, due to cost (and, in my opinion, a better reciprocal program). Because it... [Read more...]
Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens is a place of such beauty! We first visited there in 2009 (and I never did post photos – Doh!) I had heard of the tower and gardens, but never could justify the admission price (due to the vast number of people in my group!). So, back in October, 2009, with my husband having moved away, and a Saturday with nothing on the calendar, I decided to go ahead and make the trip there... [Read more...]
Houseguests & Thespian Pride
The past week has been pretty exciting around our house. We had our first official “houseguests” (not counting the children’s friends who often sleep over) since moving to a new home over the summer, and we have celebrated some astounding success in the musical theatre realm! The family who so graciously took care of us while we were transitioning back and forth from Tennessee came... [Read more...]
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Field Trips: Explorations & Excursions
Trip to the Florida Aquarium
As part of the September MOSI membership promotion, we took a homeschool field trip the Florida Aquarium. :) When we first moved to Florida in 2005, we bought a membership to the aquarium and maintained it for a couple of years, visiting the aquarium... [Read more...]
Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens is a place of such beauty! We first visited there in 2009 (and I never did post photos – Doh!) I had heard of the tower and gardens, but never could justify the admission price (due to the vast number of people in my group!).... [Read more...]
Crystal Springs Preserve: Wilderness Survival
For the last couple of years I have heard about the wonderful homeschool classes offered at Crystal Springs Nature Preserve, but never had the chance to participate until this year. We have certainly been missing out! Crystal Springs Preserve is a “525-acre... [Read more...]
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Early Learning: Fun for Toddlers, Preschoolers, & Early Elementary
Learning About Monkeys and Caps for Sale
As often happens in a child-led learning environment, while studying the zoo the children enjoyed learning about monkeys so much (and “Dee” especially LOVED the book Caps for Sale — I’ve renewed it from the library twice... [Read more...]
Monkey Snack Mix
Our study of the zoo and monkeys included feasting like a monkey on this monkey-themed snack mix, with (what else?) dried bananas, assorted tropical goodies (like coconut!), and chocolate chip “bugs”. I love recipes that are easy... [Read more...]
More Zoo Learning Fun
“Dee” [age 2] (and several of the other children) have had so much fun learning about the zoo! What a fun theme for toddlers and preschoolers! We have continued our zoo study with these activities. A Trip to the Library! Dee loves... [Read more...]
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Tampa Bay Living: Life's a Beach
Trip to the Florida Aquarium
As part of the September MOSI membership promotion, we took a homeschool field trip the Florida Aquarium. :) When we first moved to Florida in 2005, we bought a membership to the aquarium and maintained it for a couple of years, visiting the... [Read more...]
Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens is a place of such beauty! We first visited there in 2009 (and I never did post photos – Doh!) I had heard of the tower and gardens, but never could justify the admission price (due to the vast number of people in my... [Read more...]
Crystal Springs Preserve: Wilderness Survival
For the last couple of years I have heard about the wonderful homeschool classes offered at Crystal Springs Nature Preserve, but never had the chance to participate until this year. We have certainly been missing out! Crystal Springs Preserve... [Read more...]
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