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Super Hero Squad Building Fun
Dear NHL and JSL,
Monday, Daddy had to go to work, but the two of you had the day off of school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Since Nana and Papa were back from the weekend at a family wedding, we decided to spend some time with them. We showed them a great new to them place for breakfast. Then, we went shopping at Target. They finally had more of the Super Hero Squad figures that had been out of stock since before Chanukah.
After shopping, we went back to play at Nana and Papa’s house. I told the two of you that it would be fun to make some buildings or castles. I thought the giant wooden block sets would be perfect to create places for your four new Super Hero Squad members. We sat on the floor together, with both sets of blocks, and made some structures together.
We had a lot of fun. It was nice to see you both laugh, play, and have no worries. I do hope we will share many more of these moments together because they are so very special.
Love,
Mommy
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Making Today Matter
Today both of my boys are home from school. My oldest son is in third grade and has learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the years. His four year old brother is still too young to really understand. Of course, in the back of my head, I know that NHL is aware of who Dr. King Jr. is, but does he understand just how he helped to change life for so many in our country? I am not sure he does since he is only eight and only knows life where he and his friends see no difference in skin color. Something so simple in that statement makes me know that my kiddo is learning so much.
In honor of this day, I wanted to share some great projects that would be fun to do with children today or in February in honor of Black History Month. When I was teaching, I had a lot of great projects that we did for this day and to celebrate the month of February, but I wanted to check what others were doing. Of course, I went to Pinterest and searched for the holiday.
Yes, I have a board just for MLK Jr. Day, but I thought I would share a few of the items here. I could just imagine these wreaths being made in a classroom, homeschool, or at home with kids. They would be great to display and remember the person behind the holiday.
Source: littlegiraffes.com via TheAngelForever on Pinterest
These freedom bells look perfect to do with younger children.
Source: funfamilycrafts.com via TheAngelForever on Pinterest
When I went to the website that hosted the original idea, it also had a song called Freedom, Freedom, Let it Ring that you sing to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and I think my oldest son may have heard this years ago.
Freedom, Freedom, let it ring,
"Let it ring, " said Dr King.
Let us live in harmony,
Peace and love for you and me.
Freedom, freedom, let it ring,
"Let it ring," said Dr King.
For older children, I love the idea of taking a trade book and mixing it up with the holiday theme. The Crayon Box That Talked is about a group of crayons that do not like each other because the colors do not like each other. They learn a valuable lesson that worked nicely into a classroom crayon box of tolerance and accepting different crayons from a group.
Source: mrsbrownart.com via TheAngelForever on Pinterest
So how do you celebrate this day with your family? I know that we are hoping to go out and make a difference today within our community. My kids will see that today is not just a day off from school, but a day to remember the importance of a man who changed the world.
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Transportation Time Fun
Dear JSL,
Two weeks ago, your class started a transportation theme. During this time, you made your own blue car, played with boats, washed cars in a car wash, designed your own train, and many other items.
There was also a giant class project. Last week, your teacher called one night to ask that you go to school in clothing for some major painting. We had that set, but forgot about your brand new white sneakers. Thank goodness your teacher from last year had rain boots that you could use for painting. When we got into school, there was a giant cardboard box on a plastic tarp. As soon as I saw the box, I had a feeling I knew what it was about to become.
This Tuesday, we walked into your classroom to see the finished project. It was an amazing creation. It had windshield wipers, wheels, headlights, the stop sign for cars, a door, and more.
When we looked closer there was even a steering wheel and a seat for the bus driver. I have a feeling all of you must have had a great time going inside the bus together to sing The Wheels on the Bus as a group.
Of course, once I had the camera out to capture these photos, I had to get one with you next to the bus.
I know you loved this unit because of all of the fun items and you learned so much. I was so surprised to hear that you went on a real bus to check it out. You have grown up and I keep trying to forget that soon you will be heading off to kindergarten. Keep learning, growing, and sharing all that you do each day with me.
Love,
Mommy
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