AND SO IT BEGINS

Nana trying to clean water tables

Nanas helper

Hey guys wanna help?

It's ok my favorite little human I got you covered

ooooo it's squishy

ok Bandit you watch for Nana and I will draw  you

WEEEEE bubbles

Oh the weather outside is delightful. Let it be warm let it be warm let it be warm. Yes I am loving and the children are loving the warm outdoors. OH YAYA.

You have asked for more science and technology and I have listened. Although I am an "unplugged" childcare I can still offer technology by way of discovery through S.T.E.M  which stand for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. By offering S. T. E . M through discovery this allows your child to create, imagine reason out and think what if? can it? how did it? All this while engaging their whole body into the learning process.

This year I have found a new company to order from and a guy who makes thinks for me and on my list of thing coming are.... a wind tunnel, wooden ramps stands and balls, tubes, coconut husks, corn husks and a new water table by the end of the summer so we can have a better indoor water experience in the winter.

Now I know I have A LOT of really smart parents so if any of you have ideas on what we can add or a project we can do, or a design I can help indirectly lead the children towards please let me know. The S T E M system is new to me and I am learning as I go but it really looks awesome and fun and engaging so you know I am all for that.

Passing on information

I have been asked several times for the links on the different classes around town or if a class is being held so I thought I would just go ahead and place the links of where the classes are held. I think it is just great that everyone is so interested in these classes.  http://daviscountyutah.gov/health/communicable_disease/education_prevention/default.cfm this is from the Davis county health dept. http://healthyrelationshipsutah.org/htm/davis-county/  and this is one of my favorites, this is where you can take the Love and Logic class. Then just because I can I am adding a special link I want you to check out this site. http://ellynsatterinstitute.org/

Math Is Everywhere. We Use It Everyday.

Do you remember back when you were in school and you and your friends would be complaining about math? I'm sure you were all saying, "I don't know why we have to learn algebra, it's not we are ever going to have use this anyway?", or the ever favorite, "I am never going to make my kid do this crap".
Well that time is here and unfortunately your child must do math but we can make it fun and help them not feel overwhelmed. And let's face the real truth here, it will also be baby steps in helping you not feel so overwhelmed at the thought of having to help your child learn math.
childcareinfo.com/blog?category=Parents is a great information blog and resource that gives you great ideas to help you in everyday situation to help you teach your child about math. This can be from identifying patterns, to naming shapes, and recognizing numbers. Math is literally everywhere around us and we use it all the time every minute of everyday. When at the grocery store start looking at numbers and pounds adding and subtracting. Look for shapes and patters and I assure that soon you and your child will soon be on the fast track to fun days enjoying learning math and all the joy you can have with it.

No let's dig to Australia and plant there

Let's dig to china and plant our garden there

Only in Utah can we be playing outside wearing light jackets in the morning and trying to figure out where we will be placing our growing seeds in our garden, then have to pull out the snow boots and parkas in the afternoon. Oh well it created a great learning experience for the children and They had so much fun. Now they are so excited to have another snow day.

this one is mine

Look it's growing

Science in action

LOOK LOOK there's 2

AND ......... then there was snow.....

Pretty but WRONG

This is just WRONG!

I forgot to bring in the toys

What to Plant? How to Plant? Where to Plant?

time to get seeds planted

Grandma now the package says....

look I can do it to

we have to keep it clean

ok now that the dirt is wet we need to put each
seed 1 inch apart and 1 inch down

can we play in the dirt

when will they grow

I DON'T LIKE THIS

ready set go

RUN RUN RUN here she comes

 Spring is here and our garden is in the beginning stages. Soon our seeds will sprout and we can plant them then watch them grow. IF Bandit doesn't eat them this year we will have pumpkins, watermelons, peanuts, tomatoes, pablanos, jalapenos, bellpeppers, carrots, green onions, dill, cilantro, basil, rosemary and sage. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Easter Luncheon and Egg Hunt

Larry and Kaiden

 
          Kaiden and Gavin

                        Gavin
Chevy Shanna and Natasha

Shellee Kaiden and Gavin 

April 4th Lunch at my house and an Easter egg hunt was just lots of fun for me. I love to see the little ones running around having fun with friends and showing their families what they get to do at Nana's.




   

Grandma showing them how do color eggs with rice

Look at all the colors

Ryker says he can do it also