Letter G preschool

G is for gorilla, grapes, goose and Grover.  Those are some of the items on the desk the first day of letter G.

Each week I try to take full advantage of the letter.  Worksheets help with visual skills, hand writing, pre-reading, scissor practice.  Props including games, crafts and other activities help reinforce the learning.  Hands on learning completes the circle of learning.

For this worksheet you listen to the statement and circle the appropriate letter. G is for gumballs!

This worksheet can be used in multiple ways.  Playdough was the chosen resource today but, you can use the dot markers, cereal, candy or pompoms.

I pulled out the letter G stamp to stamp on the goat this week.  He has not seen the letter stamps before now but liked them.

G is for garage.  Of course he didn't make this but, we sat on the floor playing with Legos together.  When I presented him with this we discussed what it was (he called it a shed) and I showed him what to do with it.

Q-tip painting the upper and lowercase G.  I encourage him to slow down and make precise paint dots in the circles.  

Coloring skills are funny to watch.  On color by numbers he just wants to initially color just the number.  No, little man keep coloring. This sheet only needed 4 colors to make the picture when you print in color the directions are in the color you need.  So he can "read" 1 is blue.

Lastly g is for golf.  We got outside got moving and some fresh air.

That concluded our letter G for the week.  Each week I can see his retaining a little bit more and its heartwarming to know I have done that!

Weekly recap

The week started out with eagerness and excitement as it was Halloween.  On my hands I had a ninja and Moana (the Hawaiian Princess).  Guess you know movie we will be seeing at the end of the month.

  We visited a few trunk or treats.

 Then a fall festival.

I like attending the fall festivals.  The kids have so much fun with the games and bounce houses.  This one even had  petting farm and pony rides!

Enter my first trip to the corn maze.  Wow, how have I missed out on this?  I believe running atleast 2 miles chasing kids was the best cardio ever!

Little man worked on letter G throughout the week.

 He learned it was for garage and golf 


We took advantage of kids eat free on Halloween for dinner and our dinner winner of the week was breakfast for dinner.

        Corn Beef Hash Huevos Rancheros

  Made a blanket for children in hospice with the mops group I'm in.  Now is the time to help out where you can. It's not always about financial donations. Think of what else you can do?

My book club met at a cute tea shop to go over last month's book.  I think this was my second favorite of the week.

My kids on the other hand despite of the candy may think that catching a movie was the best!

   I don't anticipate the upcoming week to be as busy and that is ok by me.  Sometimes it's nice to stay home and put your feet up.

How was your week?  Did you get out to catch a movie? Or dinner out?  Do you still have candy?  We do because I hide it and eventually the inquiry for candy stops coming.

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Fall Shows Keep Them Coming

  Fall shows that I'm watching!  I won't waste my time with the shows to get rid of because obviously I'm not watching those.

Ahh, Grey's Anatomy.  Each year it's a love or hate (but still watch) relationship.  It's one relationship I will never leave though.

My reality fantasy is not very long but I'm almost always ensuring the dvr is working for the housewives!  I am passed the money and how they spend it now I'm entertained by how they act with each other.

I like Heather and wouldn't mind going out to lunch with her.  Tamra would be a nice shopping buddy.  I like Vicki but other than whooping it up I don't know where we are going and Shannon cracks me up I would just hang out with her anywhere! 

Drama, drama, drama.  I love Siggy and Dolores.  They seem like real, genuine ladies.  I'm at a loss with Jacqueline.  I'm excited to see Melissa's clothing line.  Teresa used to be my favorite.

New season is coming....  I don't even know who is on the upcoming show but, I do like most of these ladies.  Key word most.  

Getting my law enforcement fix from.      

       

  Appreciating the arts.

These are my hot most see shows.  What are you watching that you love or just entertains you?

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Troll (movie review)

  It's showtime parents of little people.  What are you plans this weekend?  Regardless of mine this is where we went today!  They say if you can't beat 'em join 'em.  I try to get to the theater before the crowd and the matinee is over so it's a win-win all around.

  Trolls opened today and with all the hype and promotions in stores on shelves and McDonald's.

 Your kids have been bound to have heard it somewhere.  My kids heard the 3 day countdown and were more excited as each day passed.  Of course a recent birthday gift fueled the excitement.

  Trolls stars Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick joined by a bunch of other celebrities.  You can almost easily identify the others as soon as they speak.  The movie runs for a comfortable hour and 33 minutes.  This fantasy/adventure film is appropriately rated PG.

    This movie is full of bright, vivid colors.  A lot of singing (which surprised me) and some dancing to accompany it.  The songs are great though for any 80's child who also had the original Troll toy anyways.  

  There was an actual storyline and it was easy to follow. Enough troll characters with individual personalities to keep you entertained.   The trolls are all about happiness and want everyone else to be happy to.  These trolls party, do makeovers and give hourly hugs.  This is a nice movie for the family.  Kids will enjoy the trolls and colors will mesmerize them.  Adults hang out and enjoy the songs and jokes.

  Have a good weekend and if you going to the movies what will you be seeing?

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Honesty with No Regret

  I'm going to use the prompt today for the NaBloPoMo writing challenge.  If I could be completely honest with no regret what  would I say and to whom.

  The more I say it the more that ideas pop into my head.  So without any order I will proceed with my list.  Yes, I have more than one thing to say to more than one person.

  To some boyfriends in the past......to be honest it wasn't you it was me.  I wasn't comfortable with myself.  I didn't know how to love or be loved  and sabotaged the relationships.  Pushed you away on purpose.

  To some friends in the past.......when I was mad it was far too long.  I would know I was mad and actually forget why I really was but, pride kept me from groveling back.

  I can admit as I age I mature.  With that maturity I am a better person.   I am taking one day at a time, practicing patience and trusting more people as well as taking chances and stepping out of my own box.  Thankfully I am being more honest and with less regret.

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November Goals

  Goals are no more then a larger maybe even slightly more fun to do list.  A list comprised of challenges, fun things or pain in the behind tasks.  A new month is like a clean slate.  Allowing you to start over or just carryover what wasn't completed the month before.

  I sat down to think of my goal for November.

1.  I just signed up to blog daily for a month and (so far I'm on the right track this is post 2).

2.  Read 4 books which means I need to hurry up and finish the one I have right now!!

3.  Continue with my weekly menu plans.

4.  100 miles of cardio (I will try not to make it all on my bike, that would be to easy).  It's getting colder and I tend to shy away but now I'll be forced to get out there (and move a little faster I guess).  This being day 2 and still at 0.

5.  I would like to increase my numbers on my other social media platforms.  Numbers mean different things to different bloggers. I won't bore you with my wish list but know that I appreciate all my followers.

6.  I will actively look at presents (comparison shop).

7.  Complete 2 DIY projects!

8.  Volunteer

9.  Keep up with our daily Thankful reflections.

10.  Continue attending my social outings ( I have become accustomed to staying away from people).  I am likely to start then stop attending.  I am currently in a MOPS group, book club and a church group.

Ok I think 10 is a nice even unrealistic number let's see how that goes!

  What's one realistic goal for you in November? Mine would be eating at least a slice of Pumpkin pie.

What's a I mean well but will probably not happen November goal?  Mine are probably a few listed above.

Cheers to November let's keep the Pumpkin Spice Lattes coming!

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Challenges

  How do you handle challenges?  Whether it is a health issue, bad habit or pertains to your kids or family?  How do you get out?  How do you ask for help or support?  Who do you have to ask or turn to?

  We handle every situation different.  Or at least I do.  I don't grab the bull by the horns in all cases.  I may become a wallflower or ignore the occurrence hoping it goes away.  Hiding in the shadows until the situation has passed.

  This doesn't solve much if any.    I need to take a more proactive approach.  A more conscious effort needs to be made.  A deliberate positive look will keep me on the right track.  What motivates or drives you?  I want to be a better role model for my kids.

  So for the next month I am going to reevaluate a few things.  Taking a minute daily to be thankful.  For this activity I would like to incorporate my family as well.  I want to stay on track with satisfying my own needs and wants as well.   It will improve my health both spiritually,  and physically if I reduce the stress, challenge myself and think differently the outcome can only be brighter.

  I have heard if you do not complain your life becomes happier, so let's see if that happens.  Stay tune for November goals and maybe some motivation.

  What do you do to relax ?  How do you diffuse a situation?  Who are you staying strong for?


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