learning to draw

A few years ago, I came across a book that had step-by-step drawing instructions. Each little picture had about 6 or 8 simple steps to follow. I made copies of them, cut them out and laminated them and put them all on a loose leaf ring. I had forgotten about them until I came across them last Saturday. I put them out and the girls LOVED them! They were so proud of themselves for drawing pictures on their own! Gracelyn (5 years old) is able to draw most of the pictures on her own. Ella (4 years old) and I draw the pictures together. I model how to draw the steps one at a time and then she draws the step on her board.



birthday cake (isn't it a sweet little cake!)


Gracelyn showing off her drawing


a few more examples


I can't find the book where I got mine, but I did find a couple of other options:




*I found all of these books on-line at The School Box.

Read and Share Bible series

Two years ago I found these great Bible resources for preschoolers. And can I tell you that my. kids. love. them! The stories are engaging, accurate, and easy to understand for Ethan (2 years old), Ella (4 years old) and Gracelyn (5 years old). I have even caught the girls acting out some of the Bible stories on their own. This is what I will be using for Bible during homeschool this year and we will do it as a group. I plan to share my lessons as we go along. This is an example of one of the stories from the Bible.



Each Bible story on the DVD is about 3 minutes long and the animation is so adorable. The narrators speak with an Irish accent and their voices are so soothing! We have the Read and Share Bible and the Read and Share DVD - volumes 1 and 2. Volumes 3 and 4 are on our wish list, too!




Here is an example from one of the dvds:
http://www.tommynelson.com/blog/adam-eve

It seems that CBD has the best deal on these resources and I even found a coupon code for free shipping with a purchase of $35 or more-
coupon code: 313114TS
expires: 9/10/2010

* If you watch the Bible story of Adam and Eve, let me know what you think of it!

match it!

I wanted to share these great finds that I found! My girls have really enjoyed them, too! They are fun and easy for the girls and quick and no prep work for me! You can't beat that in my book!

I found the double set at my local Sam's Club for $9.98 and the two yellow sets at my local T.J. Max for $4.99 each.