Sep. 20, 2007 - Paper Bag Pumpkins
So the kids have been bugging me all week for a "fun" activity to do related to Fall/Halloween. So yesterday I had them make their own little pumpkins. All we used were brown paper lunch bags, tempera paint, green yarn, and black construction paper. I thought they came out pretty cute for a spur of the moment thing. Here are some pictures:
Noah
Savannah
Elijah (he actually sat still for this one!)
The finished pumpkins! From left to right: Savannah's, Noah's, and Elijah's 
Our school week has gone well so far. Today Savannah and Elijah played together while I helped Noah with his school work. When he was finished I was able to spend some time listening to Savannah read and also helped her with some letters she's having trouble forming. So it worked out great that way. Savannah and Elijah LOVE to play with their Little People together. I wish everyday could go as well as today!
I also ended up rearranging my kitchen/classroom today. I did it a few weeks ago in preparation for the new school year, but the new layout just wasn't working for me! I like it so much better now. I made room for Noah's desk, the kids' little school table, our hutch full of school books, and even ended up with more open space for Jonah's walker to cruise through.
We finished Mr. Popper's Penguins a few days ago. Definitely a good one! Even Noah wanted me to read 2 or 3 chapters every night. I need to get on the library website and put a bunch of books on hold. I brought home 30 books on Saturday (story books and readers) and we've already gone through most of them! This year I'm trying to put a month's worth of things on hold at a time. I think it's really worth the effort to plan everything out in advance.
Well, I should stop now and get the clothes out of the wash. I hope to post more this weekend about what we've done all week.
Comments
Sep. 20, 2007 - Hi there!
Posted by Liveforeternity
Hi!
I don't know if I've left you a comment before or not, but I saw you online and wanted to leave one!
I'm 18, I'm the oldest of 4, and I was homeschooled all my life.
I enjoyed reading Mr. Poppers Penguins! :-) So did my little brother. Was it a school thing that you read it for?
Well, must be going! have a wonderful night!
Joy
Sep. 20, 2007 - Very cute!
Posted by mamabear2003
I love you craft! I'm going to try it with my kids! Thanks for the game idea too - it sounds like a lot of fun!
