American West, Pioneers, December 2014
On December we focused on hard work, Christ's mission and birth (Christmas), and the American West. These kids learned the cardinal points through the silly rhyming song "north, east, south, west, never eat soggy worms" from YouTube. They think it's soo funny! So we have been learning that west is always the direction of the sunset the Sun goes down, and the good traditions of the American West. We'll expand on this theme in January.
Cow girl on a saddle. This "Puma Tigger" has loved horses since my papa, "Papa Abue" taught her "El Caballo Blanco" when she was two. She made a proper cow-girl vest out of a paper bag turned inside out. More fun that I expected.
Don't let this innocent face fool you! This little bandit is a pistol ;) She'll sneak your ice-cream, or iphone, in a flash!
Got beans?!
Corn husk doll, pioneer style! Yea! Great practice for Knots. This little cutie wanted a doll with a puffy skirt, and we made it happen! Then she wanted a long braided hair. Yeah! you got it! They worked so hard on this!
We saved these husks from corn we bought to grind on a metate with stones on a different day for an activity on grinding.I told them about my abuela's mom Bacilisa who in Mexico had the job of grinding corn and making tortillas for the whole hacienda. Her knees were so calloused because of bending down to get it done.
Light boy nose says hello!
This two-year old is really into making things fit and balance. This toy with suction cups, fun spoon, an marbles were lots of fun for him.
Yeah! a visit with "real" Elsa at a princes-and ninja turtle boy- party, with "snow" from packing peanuts.
Adding with three digits princess style!
Writing practice on corn meal.
The "lid challenge." A basket full of different containers, see how fast you can find the right fit for each. Helps build focus, eye hand coordination, and perception of sizes (matching he diameter of the bottle and caps). Plus it's fun!
Snow flake fun! That little squirrel on the side was getting ready for the snow.
"More lights" said Elmo at the Mormon Tabernacle 2015 Christmas Concert. And boy, were there more lights! It was a great show! Even if the babes and I got to see it on the screen at the adjacent theater.
Munchies the squirrel has to spell out each word and match the item to the picture before she can have these grains and nuts for lunch!
Joseph and Mary scripture study. Or maybe they were wise men.
These bright smiles and hugs are a classic, every-day thing over here. This six year old cannot get enough of her baby girl! She's the first one to help her, bring her a toy, a snack, or do a silly dance, clap and snap to make her smile.
Look who is reading out-loud "to the kids." These blankets are a treasure because Aunt D made each one of them specially and gifted them to each kid as their present upon birth. She's the best!
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