Toddler tales: the alphabet book

A change of plans had us reading P.D. Eastman's "Alphabet Book" rather than one of my all time favorites, "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" because, unbeknownst to me--we don't own it. I could've sworn it was in Sal's library, but no such luck. 

Note to self: order Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. 

Anyways, with a sick baby (Carla has a bad cold) and a trip to the Doctor this morning, I was too tired for an art project, so I opted for a quick read and a corresponding lunch of alphabet Mac and cheese. Not the most nutritious lunch, but he likes it and I already had the pasta. 

He had fun picking out letters and asking "what dis one?". I'd tell him and he would repeat. His favorite letter is still "o", but "s" is close behind. 

We read the book a second time after lunch as he wound down for nap. 

If any other moms are interested in sharing early literacy ideas/projects/plans to go along with popular children's books, shoot me an email. I'd love to collaborate!

Email: briezentil@gmail.com

Toddler tales: the very hungry caterpillar

With all this time cooped up inside, I've started reading more to Sal. We've always read daily, but now that I'm trying to assemble some sort of order after the chaos of bringing a new baby home, I have set aside time each day to read a book to Sal and include an activity related to the book. 

Today we read, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. I love Eric Carle books. They were my favorite books as a teacher because there are so many lessons that can be created from the stories. 

Today I got my usually unenthusiastic artist (he is not a fan of coloring or painting) to play with a stamp pad to create colorful butterflies just like the one at the end of the story by  stomping on the stamp pad and pressing his feet on the paper. I later added the body and antennae. 

He love it and insisted we make more...we made so many we wore the stamp pad out!