IMPOSTER!!!

Sometimes I feel like Snow White... all of nature's creatures seem drawn to my home!!! This guy was out roaming about my garden during the day... then found his way out and decided to go into the woods in my backyard (which is gated in - ugh!)... I had to call animal control in case it was rabid but the police came too late and couldn't find him. We spent the day inside today just in case... Jeez!

Friday Happenings

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A few photos from our busy day last Friday - hope everyone had a nice weekend...

Adventures in Needle Felting

A local yarn shop is closing and had everything on sale for 50-70% off. Even though I do not have as much time as I'd like to actually do any of the crafts I love ... I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go stock up!

My friend Kristin and I drove up and went a little crazy... BUT I got $400 worth of yarn for only $150. Now to find the time!

I was excited to buy needle felting supplies while I was there... its something I have been wanting to try for a long time. I have a lot of practicing to do but made two simple hearts with flowers inside...

Dee wanted to give it a try and she LOVED it! She has had trouble finding a craft that she likes but she really enjoyed needle felting and asked if she can buy her own supplies to do more. She's working on a bird now, I'll post photos when she's done...

Unlikely Friends

Caterpillar Felt Board

Today we created a caterpillar on our felt board during circle time. This week's theme is The Caterpillar, Transformation - we learned a new fingerplay and read a story 'The Caterpillar'.

Here's a clip:

The Children's Symbols

In Waldorf Kindergartens the teachers give children a symbol of their own. This hand drawn symbol is a way for young children who are not yet reading to identifiy their belongings (cubbies, baskets, chairs, etc.).

I have wanted to do this for a long time and spent some time over the last few days assigning each child in my care an appropriate symbol. I was amazed that the older girls agreed that I chose wisely without envying each other's symbol. They watched carefully while I drew each one with my watercolor pencils and then helped me to tape them on each cubby.

Scott - A Cloud - Light, Floating, Changing, Moving, Soft

Ryder - A Tree - Growing, Green, Stillness, Grounded

Maia - A Heart - Red, Beating, Depth, Silent, Strong

Avery - The Sun - Bright, Yellow, Rounded, Warm, True

Brianna - A Flower - Blooming, Determined, Rooted, Independent

Keira - A Butterfly - Gentle, Fleeting, Sensitive, Transformed

Dee's Special Day

I am waiting to get the photos of the actual ceremony put on a disk from my portable camera (I forgot to put the battery in my digital before we left!) - they wouldn't allow us to take photos during the Mass but we did get a few before and after and with the Bishop. Until then, here are a few photos from our home this weekend.

Happy Mother's Day from Little Acorn!!!

We know how hard our Mommies work - so we worked hard making them something special!
Happy Mother's Day!

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