Tuesday fun

So today we got an early start to our day because we have trip to the mall planned.  I have found that even when we plan other activities it is still good to do our daily routine of learning as well.  So you might have to start a little earlier than normal.  Today we did 2 activities with our letter C.  We made a book of C's our of construction paper and printed off coloring pages of items that start with the letter C such as a cow, cat, chicken, caterpillar, car, and circles.  On each page I glued an item on there and wrote "C is for C.......(whatever the items is pictured).  I let Zane color the pages anyway he wished.  Now keep in mind at this early age his attention span is not the greatest so his coloring on some page may look like a line drawn through:)  Next we made an egg carton caterpillar.  We just cut a single strip of carton awat and added eyes and pipe cleaners for its antlers.  I drew C's on every holder just for reinforcment.

You might not have all the craft items needed but here is what I suggest when wanting to do activities with your little ones.  Start a craft box.  In my box I keep the following items.....glue sticks, craft glue, pipe cleaners, stick on eyes, popcicle sticks, construction paper, staple, scissors, tape, yarn, paper plates, and play dough. Now you can add things gradually to your box.  That is what I do so it doesnt get too expensive.  Keep in mind you dont have to do "letters of the alphabet"  you can just let them do differents activities.  The main thing is to get your child doing something besides being entertained by the television.  It can be so much fun:)