Homeschooling in November

Homeschool preschool for November has included some interesting crafts and spontaneous science experiments. I thought I would post some pictures here just so we can remember some of the things we have done!

For "I" week, we had a package show up that contained dry ice.  The boys really enjoyed watching the ice react with water.

We also took a look at what is "i"nside the body.  Of course Corey, being three and all, really only remembered what the bladder and intestine contain...hey it's a start! And to top off "I" week, we all went out to have ice cream.

"J" week consisted of a whole lot of jumping, and Jello of course!  Both boys helped make and consume it.

We also did a Thanksgiving activity since that holiday is sneaking up on us.

 

I am sure we did more than just what I listed above, but either I don't have pictures, or I simply don't remember ;0)

Unsuccessful Christmas picture sitting (pictures only)

A trip to the pumpkin patch

 

Have I failed my children?

This weekend we were in charge of dessert for our small group.  I made a pumpkin pie for the adults, and bought ice cream cones for the kids (similar to drumsticks, but a different brand).  My kids simply LOVE desserts (I mean who doesn't!) and they happily finished (mostly...I am a little more lenient when it comes to small group) their meal to gain a treat.  They dove into their ice cream treat, but about halfway into his treat Corey looks up at me and asks me a question.  A question that has me wondering if I have truly failed my children.  "Mom," he says, "is this something we can eat?" I look down and see that he is pointing to the cone! Can it be that my child is three and this is the FIRST time he has experienced ice cream in a cone? Yes...yes it is his first ice cream cone and yes, I think I have failed them.

First Fudgesicle (pictures only)

 

Chinese food

The boys and I were out running errands this morning.  It was getting to be about lunch time, so I piled us all back in the car to head home.  The following is the conversation I had with Corey that lasted the entire short ride home.

Corey: Where are we going?
Me: Home so we can eat lunch.
Corey: I want Chinese food.
Me: We are going home to eat. Besides, I don't think you really like Chinese food.
Corey: I like meat on sticks.
Me: True, but it is expensive to eat out, so that is why we are going home to eat.
Corey: Well, I am going to hop in your seat and drive to Chinese food.
Me: Even if you did do that, Chinese food costs money.
Corey: Then I will take some of Daddy's money and drive to get Chinese food.
Me: That would be stealing.  You can't take other people's money
Corey: Then I will take money out of my piggy bank and go to the Chinese place and give them the money and the card and they will give me Chinese food.
Me: That is how it works, but I don't think that is the best way to use your money.  You have been saving up for your flash light.  The flash light would last a really long time, but the Chinese food would be gone right away. You need to make good decisions with your money.  Mommy and Daddy have to make decisions like that all the time. That's why we don't eat out all the time.
Corey: The Chinese place has lots of water.
Me: Wha..Hu?
Corey: For the fish.
Me: Ah yes, they do have lots of water. (thankful to be in our driveway)

I'm not sure if I should be proud or scared that he knows so much about how money works...he is 3 people...3!!!

Our little tool man

Corey received a Home Depot gift card for his birthday this year.  Now, I am pretty sure this isn't a typical gift for a three year old, but this three year old was thrilled!! 

He couldn't wait to spend it, and begged Daddy to take him this afternoon.  We tried as best as we could to explain that there was a limit to his spending...it was a $5 card.  We used Goldfish crackers and then M&Ms to "purchase" items in hopes of getting the message across (we had to resort to M&Ms because he was snacking on Goldfish crackers during our little lesson and when we told him he didn't have enough to "purchase" our pretend item, he just pushed a few more our way! Ha!). Finally the time came, and I sent them off hoping that Home Depot had at least one of the items on his "list" that was under $5.  Much to my surprise and his delight, Corey came home with FOUR items...and a HUGE smile :0) 
 

 
Thank you Auntie K, you know our little boy well!

This kid cracks me up

Apparently there is something hilarious about pressing your face against a window. Go figure.

I really hope this lasts

So, some of you may have seen the post about my little laundry fairy.  Well, it gets better!  Yesterday, Corey saw my broom and decided to take on the kitchen.  He swept the floor.  Then, he moved all the chairs from around the table and swept under the table.  Before moving on, he put all the chairs back and pushed the table neatly into the corner (no easy task for a fellow his size).  He then moved on to the kid table and repeated his above actions and finished by pushing the little table neatly against the wall before happily moving on the the floor in front of my pantry.  I was able to catch a few snapshots, including a cheesy smile for the camera. 

Tables and chair all neatly put away

Mommy helped by sweeping up his "piles" which are actually getting to the point where I might not have to use quotes when referring to them.  But this was an easy task, and I was thankful for the motivation.

I know you are all staring at the screen in amazement, but wait...there's more!  He put the broom down and surveyed his work, but found a spot on the floor.  The floor may have been swept, but it still wasn't clean, and that wouldn't do.  And because this mommy wasn't thrilled about him coming in contact with the chemicals in the mopping solution, I gave him a damp paper towel.  He was thrilled!  And down onto his hands and knees he went.

So, as I said above, I really hope this lasts...for years and years!

Oh and Kyle thought he would join in the "fun" too...I have funny kids!