October 31, 2011

Did a bit of trick or treating around our block... but we put a fun spin on it by handing out homemade cookies to everyone who gave the girls candy :)   THAT led to a lot of funny looks and more than a few laughs.

October 27, 2011

Today we just did a fun little craft... inspired by this project at Oriental Trading Co.

I think they turned out pretty cute :)

October 26, 2011

Continuing with Pumpkin Week...

A small project for the little ones, sorting the pumpkins by size.

It's Math, is Art... it's Color by Number! :)

Now they've all snacked and are settled at the table with some peculiarly goopy homemade orange play-dough... I think I may try to knead some more flour into it and see if it improves in texture.  But in the meantime they're enjoying playing with it.  Naptime is looming and I can't wait... I'm way behind on some design work that is coming due!

October 25, 2011

Learning the life cycle of a pumpkin:

She said with a groan, "Math???" I said, "It will take you less than five minutes." And it did.  LOL

A little downloaded storybook that I jazzed up for the kids - and got C to read aloud for storytime.

And of course, more pumpkins:

October 24, 2011

Breakfast to kick off our pumpkin-themed week:  pumpkin pancakes and mandarin jack-o-lanterns

Today's highlight was a cute little woodcraft which missy took very seriously:

After-dinner fun:  Pumpkin Carving!  (she did the un-messy part)

Done!