Describing our house as a mad house isn't an understatement. Currently in residence we have a three year old, a two year old, and a two month old. There is never a time when all parties are content and quiet and if there is it surprises me so much, it often takes me a few minutes to figure out I have a chance to do something not directly related to the … [Read more...] about Warding off Utter Pandemonium with Little Goose
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A Typical Day with Mother Goose Time
Being able to stay home with my youngsters is a wonderful blessing; however, laundry piles, dinner preparations, and garbage disposal can quickly endanger the fairy tale. Balance is critical. Too much focus on the household can quickly result in overlooking the biggest reason to stay home; being present and involved in the kids' childhood. Too much focus on … [Read more...] about A Typical Day with Mother Goose Time
Going on Safari (Sneak Peek) with Mother Goose Time
This month Mother Goose Time is taking us on safari! We're looking forward to learning about how to get ready to go on safari, the wild animals we may see on safari, what life is like in Africa, and how to go on our very own safari in the backyard. Click here to see all the monthly themes for January - August 2016. Daily Child Projects "Going … [Read more...] about Going on Safari (Sneak Peek) with Mother Goose Time
Animal Tracks (MGT)
We are in the second week of our Sights and Sounds of Winter theme. The weekly focus is on the sights and sounds found outdoors. The daily focus is on animal tracks. We started our day with a quick coloring sheet featuring snow prints made from animals and then updated our calendar and discussed the weather. We then talked about shapes. Using … [Read more...] about Animal Tracks (MGT)
Learning about the Orchestra (MGT)
Welcome December! With a newborn in the house, I am even more delighted than normal that Mother Goose Time continues to create delightful and captivating thematic play based study. My toddler and preschooler are loving the chance to get some positive encouragement from Mom as they complete their projects. My sleep deprived and addled brain is grateful for the … [Read more...] about Learning about the Orchestra (MGT)