Big Book of Family Fun

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As I was planning out Addie's lessons plans on Saturday, I came across a book I had on the shelf called The Big Book of Family Fun by Claudia Arp and Linda Dillow.  I began looking through it and read just about every idea in it. 

The sections covered in this book are:

• Fun in the Sun
• Indoor Boredom Busters
• Whistle WHile You Work
• Crafty Kids
• Creative Recycling
• School Days
• Family Togetherness
• Sick Days
• Getting to Know Me
• Kitchen Capers
• Holiday Helpers
• Traveling Fun
• Party Time
• Special Kids, Special Times
• Just You and Me Times
• Fun to Fill the GAp (or Long Distance Bridge Builders)
• Best Fun from PEP Groups for Moms
• A Look Back
• Resources

Because I was looking through it for a few academic ideas as well, these tips really jumped out at me:

Preschool  Challenge- A preschooler may learn (but, believe me, is not limited to)...

• Child and parents' full names
• Address
• Phone number
• ABCs
• Basic numbers
• Colors

We still need to work on parents' full names (when asked if I had a name once, Addie said "No, her name is Mommy"), our address, and phone number.  These are a great place to start if you aren't sure where to begin.

They also recommended the following books for preschoolers (ages 2-5):


The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes Gift Edition

The Muffin Family Series series (Harvest House)

All the Arch Books (Concordia)

He Is My Shepherd: The 23rd Psalm for Children by David and Helen Haidle (Multi-nomah)

Little Visits With God by Johsmann and Simon (Concordia)

For those of you with preschoolers (like me), I hope you find these titles helpful.
On Wednesday, I'll be giving you an update on our school time and our progress.  We have had an exciting school year, and I can't wait to share what we are currently doing and what we are looking forward to woking on in the next year.