Crafty Art : Eric Carle Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is probably the most well-known, and popular, of his books. At least it is to me.

I asked Henry if he'd like to make a caterpillar out of tin cans.

He jumped at the chance and wanted me to read the book constantly while he painted.

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It's Playtime! : Animals

Animals.

Cow. Learning animal names.

Moo. Learning animal sounds.

Its a big part of the beginning stages of talking for a toddler.

Flying. Learning animal movements.

Nests. Learning animal habitats.

For a preschooler, animals become part of their world.

This week, Kate at An Amazing Child is celebrating Eric Carle.

We checked out a few books by Carle that we didn't have, from the library.

 

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Kid Talk : Construction Site

During some outdoor play after supper, 

Henry got his big backhoe out and started digging on the hillside.

When I asked what he was doing, the following is his answer.

I'm tearing down a building.

A bakery.

A building that a bakery was in.

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Free Play : Fabric

Yesterday's basket of fabric scraps that George explored, 

turned into some exploring from Henry, as well.

The entire basket, of course, was dumped onto the floor immediately.

Henry began sorting the fabric scraps by color.

At least that's what he told me.

He was collecting the blue fabrics. 

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Baby Play : Fabric Scraps

A new sensory item for George is a tub of fabric scraps!

I've had these in the cupboard for years, not being able to bring myself to throw them out, but not knowing what else to do with them either.

I brought them out one morning for George to explore, while Henry was at daycare.

I put a selection of the fabric scraps in an old wipes container.

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Photo Project 365 : [163-169]

Boys will be boys. 

Sticks, drums, tools and mud.

[sorry, my days and numbers here aren't matching.]

[156 : Sunday, June 12]

A wagon ride with cousins during the family Pow-Wow. 

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