Fun-Filled Friday

Welcome to my first Fun-Filled Friday. Revka started these a while back and I'm going to try to keep it going.

Sorry this is a little late. The day has slipped away from me. Revka and her hubby stopped by today. They were in the area visiting. It was a treat to see her again. Then I started working on my Thrifty Mommy Frugal Friday post. It took a lot longer than I expected, but it was worth it. Next, I had to get the family ready for a birthday party. We had to travel about 45 minutes to get there. We just got home about 30 minutes ago (it is now 12:35 am Saturday morning). I'm going to make this quick because I'm tired!

1. Crayola gives us free Disney Princess and Pirates of the Carribean coloring pages.


2. Also, go to the Crayola homepage. I was just surfing around and found out there are more coloring pages and you can color online. There are also crafts and games.


3. I don't know about you, but I've had a hard time locating the videos on the Nick Jr and Noggin websites. It seems everytime I go to the site I have to click around to find something for my daughter. This week I decided to start bookmarking the things I find. This week I found some Move to the Music videos.


4. Lego offers free coloring pages to download.

Well, that's it for this Friday's fun links. Those should keep you and your child busy for a few hours. Please send me any fun links that you find. :)

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Play Statetris

I know this blog is geared towards preschoolers, but I my husband sent me this link and I couldn't help but share it with you. The game is Statetris and basically the states fall from the top (like blocks would with Tetris) and you place them in the correct spot. You can also play Africa, Europe, France, and more.

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Joyful Heart Tunes

Looking for a way to help your little one memorize scripture? Then try Hubbard's Cupboard Joyful Heart Tunes Scripture Memory for Kids. Each Bible verse has been aligned to a familiar children's song to make it easy for kids to learn the songs and scripture. One of my preschooler's favorites is I John 4:19 to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?".

We love, We love,
because, because
He first loved us
He first loved us
I John 4:19, I John 4:19

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Do You Buy Souvenirs?

Last week, I took my children to the NC Aquarium and then to Emerald Isle. I did not buy them any souvenirs. They didn't even think to ask for anything. So, I am wondering . . . am I the only one that doesn't buy their kids souvenirs? Check out my post at Thrifty Mommy. You can vote in the poll or leave your comment there. Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you.

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I'm Back!

I'm back and I'm exhausted. Monday the kids and I headed out to see my parents. It takes about 4 1/2 to 5 hours to get there. It's no fun traveling with the kids and no other adult. Oh well.

I'll just warn you . . . Mapquest is not the most reliable source for directions. I have gotten incorrect directions several times this year. I wanted to stop along the way to see my aunts and cousins. It adds another hour to our trip, but we haven't been there in a while and it would give the kids a break to get out of the car. The directions from Mapquest took me an hour out of the way. I was so mad! As if traveling with kids wasn't hard enough.

While I was visiting my parents, we went to the aquarium and the beach. The kids had a really good time. My parents and I enjoyed watching the kid's reactions to seeing and experiencing new things.

Unfortunately, this morning we had some troubles with a burgular. You can read about it here.

Well, it's midnight, so I'm going to bed now. Sorry for my absence last week. I hope to get back on track now.

Have a great week!

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It's Me Again - edited 8/17/07

I bet you thought that you had heard the last from me. *smile*

Actually, I met Karen in real life for the first time today. She is at her parents' home for about a week. They happen to live about 45 minutes from us, so the girls and I traveled down that way today. While we were visiting, we found out that her father's computer has a very strict firewall set up, so she cannot log in to Little Fun. Karen asked me to let you know that she will return to regular posting today - oops! that was supposed to say "next week"!

It was so nice to meet Karen. She is the same in person as she is on her blogs or on the telephone, and our kids really enjoyed playing together. Karen's father took the kids for a ride in the wagon that attaches to the back of his riding lawn mower, which I thought I would mention in case any of you have that capability but just hadn't thought of the idea. Also, hayride season will be upon us shortly. I'm going to plan to take my girls on a hay ride. I know they would enjoy it.

Have a great weekend. Karen will be back in no time.

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Quote for Today

I came across this quote today at Summer's Nook and loved it.

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” -Milton Berle

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Bunny Fingerplay and Song

Unfortunately, I have overwhelmed myself this weekend with far too many tasks to accomplish. I am having a party tomorrow for my husband's birthday, leaving to visit my parents (need to get this in before preschool starts), and hosting a blog carnival at Balance in Diet. I should have known this would happen. Every time I volunteer to host a blog carnival, my life ends up being crazy busy. Oh well . . . Here are some things we did during our visit to the library this week. Hope you enjoy them.

Funny Bunny Hop

Funny little bunny goes hop, hop, hop!

Funny little bunny, please stop, stop, stop!

Wiggle your ears and crinkle your nose.

Then wiggle, wiggle, wiggle right down to your toes.

Make up your own movements.

Five Little Bunnies Jumping on the Bed

Five little bunnies jumping on the bed, one fell off and hurt his little head.

Momma called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more bunnies jumping on the bed!"

Continue with rhyme until "no more bunnies jumping on the bed".

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And So I Take My Leave

As Karen mentioned, I have passed Little Fun; Little Learning on to her. I am excited to see what she will do with this blog, and I wholeheartedly believe that she has great ideas and can make this a wonderful and informative place for us parents of "littles." I have certainly enjoyed the time I have put into Little Fun, and I will miss it.

Why then am I giving it up? Between my other blogs, my church activities, normal home life, and preparing to homeschool my girls this fall, I was not able to give my best to any of my responsibilities, and Mr. Incredible and I decided this was the best place for me to cut back. Thank you, guys, for all the good times. You are a great bunch, and I will miss interacting with you. I'll be dropping by to read Karen's posts and to comment as I feel the urge. You can still visit me over at The Porch Light, my personal blog. Take care, and remember to enjoy your child.

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Here's the Scoop

Well folks, Revka promised changes and here they are. You'll be seeing a lot of me around here and a bit less of Revka. Revka has done a super job getting this site started and getting preschool information out to you, but now she has a lot going on. The over achiever that she is, she is trying to do too much. She has turned the reigns over to me. Revka and I met on the internet and over the past 9 months or so a beautiful friendship has developed.

So, you may be wondering who I am. Some of you may have noticed some guest posts on here from Karen. That's me. The work I'm most commonly known for is Thrifty Mommy. I'm also a teacher. I have taught preschool through 8th grade, although I prefer working with children in pre-k and elementary school. The last few years I have gone between working part-time in preschools and working at home. Right now, I am working at home. I have two children. Alligator (girl) is 4 and Cuddlebug (boy) is 2.

I hope to bring you thematic and seasonal ideas, songs, fingerplays, and different fun preschool learning activities. Let me know if there is something specific you're looking for. I am looking forward to meeting you all. :)

Karen

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