Archive for November, 2007
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November 30th, 2007
Posted by Melitsa in Good reads |
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! This book………
- One of our new favourite books with both boys…..perhaps because it seems vaguely familiar to them, like they are the characters in the story.
- One of my favourite books as it gets me to smile when realistically I would not be smiling if I knew that this was going on.
One of my husbands favourite books because he sees that the dad is him.
Funny story and renewed upteen times from the library already.
Day out with Daddy by Stephen Cook
** What are you curling up to read with your kids?**
Submit your podcast or podcast blog article to the next edition of carnival of parenting podcasts using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
Technorati Tags: books, boys, Daddy, read
Lucky find in a Goodwill for 99cents : Brain Quest preschool .
There are two little booklets of questions and answers. One lives in the front passenger door and the other infront of the big guy in the car.The questions are first and the answers are next so he can test and memorize play by himself on car journeys.
When we arrive early to drop off for afternoon preschool Big guy gets to climb into the front seat and we play together. He feels special getting to sit in the front seat as the special light is on just for him ( weight sensitive airbag will not deploy button.)
The bus arriving and departing is our reminder that we have to get to class. Little guy has fallen asleep for his nap by now. So it’s just the two of us.
But big guy goes off cheerfully to preschool.
He’s always a little sad when we arrive late and the bus is already there or leaving. He knows we won’t get a game in.
He’s learnt a lot and it’s just abit of fun but I really like the Brainquest preschool one. I guess it’ll be time for the Kindergarden one soon. Not just because of his age but because he knows the answers so well.
I think that’s half the attraction. I love to ask him a different question to make him smile.The classic one is a reversal. The question is which pencil is the largest ?( You can see a long yellow and short blue) I ask; Which pencil is the shortest? and he starts in on yell…then wait a minute that’s not right. ( see I know he has them memorized….)
Smiles and laughter before preschool
It’s one of the first things I grab to keep in my bag, if we are going to an appointment.
A great pick up and put down playactivity that he loves. and that I love.
***** What fun play activities do you do with your preschooler?*****
Technorati Tags: questions, car journeys, preschool, activity
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November 22nd, 2007
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Everywhere I turn there are so many great gifts and activities for the kids this year.
Even with the recent recalls of Toys parents are finding new ways to play as well as revisiting some of the long forgotten older methods.
Here are a few holiday guides that might give you inspiration as we head on into December.
Holiday Ideas
Pickel’s post on Hama beads.
Lovely pictures. Great for those rainy or snowed in days .
Handprint magnets by Toddlerheaven
I see a gift idea…
Holiday guides
Best Toys for the Holidays Great series at Not Quite Crunchy Parent
Holiday gift guides Great series at In the trenches of Motherhood
The CDG Holiday gift guide at The Crunchy domestic Goddess
Z recommends 2007 Gift guide at Zrecs
Natural free toy guide at Natural Moms Talk Radio
Top Christmas gifts for ages 1-10 ( Visit the page to find each age group) at Busy bee lifestyles
Activities for Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving crafts at Preschool Activities Everyday
Fun turkey day craft at Mentor Mom
Thanksgiving centerpiece made of recycled materials at Fun Playdates.
5 little ducks went swimming… at Littlesheep Learning.
15 fun things to do with the kids during Thanksgiving at Play library.
Thanksgiving Thankful book at Mom is Teaching
Creating a beautiful Family memory at Busy Bee lifestyle
Seasonal boxes from More than Mommy
Fun family Thanksgiving ideas at Real Life Solutions
Don’t forget to look out some activities for when you arrive….
11 Fun kid activities to do at Grandma’s house.
and for the journey………..
5 fun ways to make it through a road trip
I love this holiday season because there are so many opportunities to read and listen to stories.
We’ve just check out a huge pile of books from the local library for this holiday weekend. In the quiet moments while the food is cooking I’ll steal a moment with the kids and read them a story.
Maybe you download a story from Storynory to play in the car on that long journey to Uncle Bob’s house.
Audio stories from Barefoot Books make for a visual and audible treat.
 “These tales from around the world are perfect for story-time, bedtime, or anytime!
“This delightful collection of tales from around the world includes favorites like “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories such as “The Blue Coat” (Jewish) and “The Sweetest Song” (African-American). Hugh Lupton’s engaging narrative quickly draws young readers into each story, while Sophie Fatus’s quirky illustrations will have children laughing in their seats, ensuring hours of entertainment.”
The Story treeÂ
Technorati Tags: gifts, recalls, Holiday guides, Activities, Barefoot Books
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November 19th, 2007
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Welcome to the Carnival of Parenting Podcasts
This is the first edition. Carnival of Parenting Podcasts is a place to share and find some new parenting podcasts from the podcaster and recommendations from those who listen to podcasts.
Read
Kevin presents Best Parenting Podcasts posted at More4kids Parenting & Family Life.
Listen
Christina Lemmey presents How to Prevent Bullying – Show #8 posted at Wonder Years Radio.
Check out
Top 8
That concludes the first edition.
Send in your recommendations to be included in the top 10 favourite podcasts of the week fortnight.
All the entries in this weeks top 8 were chosen by me. ( Looking forward to some recommendations- hint hint .)
What’s your favourite parenting podcast?
Send in your favourite one. Podcasters submit your favourite shows.
For more information see the introductory post.
Next edition: December 3
Technorati Tags: Carnival, Parenting Podcasts, Parenting, podcasts
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November 15th, 2007
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New blog podcast carnival
There are a few new things going on at Play-activities.
Mid November, Play-activities will be hosting its very own blog Pod carnival! I would love you to participate.
Yes you read it right! No typo. Pod carnival.
It’s no secret that I love listening to podcasts. I mention them during posts on twitter, to friends and family not to mention on the play-activities blog.
Podcasts are great and the podcasters work hard to produce amazing content and shows.
So just like a blog carnival where blog posts on one theme are collected and published like the amazing Carnival of Family life hosted by Colloquium. This carnival will feature Podcasts.
Play- activities will start a bi monthly ‘Pod Carnival’ called: Carnival of Parenting Podcasts.
* All entries must be Parent and family friendly and related.
* Video, music and talk Podcasts.
* Blog posts about parenting podcasts
* Podcasters submit one podcast per carnival.
* Carnival is bi monthly or thereabouts
* Podcaster producing multiple podcast programs:Just one podcast show per program.
* Podcasters submit their podcasts linking to their show notes.
* Bloggers, parents, everyone else send in the
1. name & show number The Diva Cast #66
2. URL of show notes to your favourite Podcasts . http://www.podshow.com/shows/?mode=detail&episode_id=84358
* I’ll create a listeners “Top 10″ from all those submitted by non podcasters.
* I reserve the right to omit any post that does not meet these guidelines
* Guidelines maybe updated from time to time. Check here for changes.
Podcasters, please display the Carnival of Parenting Podcasts carnival button on your site or post a link to point your readers to the other participants in the carnival.
To link to our Carnival of Parenting Podcast:
Right-click and save the button below. Then copy the html below it to your web page.
There will be two carnivals per month. The schedule is as follows for November and December 2007:
November 19 – submissions due by November 17th ************************************************************ December 3 submissions due by December 1st
December 17 submissions due by December 15th
I will host this carnival. If you are interested in hosting at your blog, in the new year, then contact me. Subject: Carnival host
Where to send your submission for the next Carnival of Parenting Podcasts
Visit http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_2499.html or Blog Carnival submission form – carnival of parenting podcasts
1. Article to submit Permalink URL: Enter Podcast show notes Url.
2. Choose a category. ( Podcast, Video or Top10)
3. Submit
Submissions are due by Midnight (MST) on the specified due date. Earlier submissions gratefully received.
If you haven’t participated in a blog carnival before, please read more about it at Blog Carnival. You’ll find lots of new podcasts from the podcasters and recommendations from the listeners. Listen and decide if you want to subscribe.
**Would love to hear your suggestions.**
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