Alphabet Soup Bath

by mamapoole // October 17, 2013 // Comments off

One day, I started getting tired of bath time. Yes, me…mom. I watched the bubbles fill up the tub and water get thrown, cups filled to the brim and splashed everywhere. It was always the same story. The same bath.... Continue reading →

Dinosaur Hunt: Sensory Bin

by mamapoole // October 16, 2013 // Comments off

Everyday in our preschool home school, we read a new book and discover activities around the theme of the book. Yesterday was no different. After our circle time, we read Curious George, Dinosaur Tracks. We love this little monkey. The... Continue reading →

Painting with Foam Shapes

by mamapoole // October 15, 2013 // Comments off

Miss 2 (almost three!) loves to paint. The first words out of her mouth each morning are, “Can I have a paint brush?” She is quite the artist too. You can find her covered with pen marks all over her... Continue reading →

Our Fire Prevention Week (or day): Mama Monday

by mamapoole // October 14, 2013 // Comments off

Last week was Fire Prevention Week. I could not wait until Saturday, when we had the opportunity to meet a real firefighter! I knew about it all week long but come Saturday morning, it occurred to me that I should... Continue reading →

Painting with Salt

by mamapoole // October 11, 2013 // Comments off

Today is a very special day. Not only is it Friday (Whoop! Whoop!) but MBB is being featured on one of my favorite sites, Mommas Meals! I met Tammi through our Sunday Supper group, and once we started chatting, there... Continue reading →

Making snow in the sun #preschoolfun

by mamapoole // October 10, 2013 // Comments off

My son, who is 4 years old, is just ecstatic that Christmas is right around the corner. He asks daily what month it is and when Santa will arrive. I tell him when it snows in short. On our weekly... Continue reading →

Rustic Chicken and Beans: Crock Pot Style #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // October 8, 2013 // Comments off

We all love an easy dinner right? Sometimes dinner is the last thing on your mind because you still can’t forget about the issues at work! I completely remember those days. I would work ten hours, two stuck in traffic,... Continue reading →

The Preschooler Scientific Pumpkin Experiment

by mamapoole // October 7, 2013 // Comments off

With Halloween just around the corner, our house has become full of pumpkins, gobblins and ghosts. Okay, maybe only a quarter of that sentence is true. Pumpkins are everywhere. I just love them! PS Didn’t you know homeschooling is about... Continue reading →

Chorizo, Corn and Potatoes #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // October 6, 2013 // Comments off

I have once again, noticed a change in my life. Life is always changing but at this stage, it has become very busy. Busy with the kids running back and forth, busy with planning homeschooling activities, gymnastics, Sunday school, taking... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Sensory Bin

by mamapoole // October 4, 2013 // Comments off

My two year old (almost three soon) LOVES sensory bins. I mean really…what is there not to love? Placing hands in a box, exploring, discovering, lifting, spilling, filling…oh, it’s the best! Besides being an awesome tool for learning, I use... Continue reading →