Sketch Books

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

A fun project we are doing this year is a drawing diary. I purchased some sketch books, these ones were about $4 and gathered up some markers, crayons and pencils. When we do something fun like a field trip or a cool science experiment I am going to have the boys "document" what they did by drawing a picture. This will help them remember what they learned as well as a fun activity (that will also be a "before dinner distraction"). :)

Here is an example of their work! W drew his bicycle in a tornado (the biking part really did happen, the tornado... not so much!). We went to "Bike Safety Town" and learned all about street signs and road markings.


L said the best part was going down the hill really fast! (He's 3).


What are some fun ways you get your kids to remember what they've learned?

Nature Walks, hands on Science!

Monday, August 29, 2011


Last week we went on a nature hike at one of our local parks. I can't tell you how much of a valuable resource parks can be! The kids love getting outside in nature and exploring, plus it gets mom some well needed exercise!


On our hike we talked about habitats and what types of animals and bugs live in a forest habitat.



We saw a mole trail and talked about how they live underground and burrow.


We saw some neat holes in an embankment and talked about the bugs that might live in them!



We saw how water can erode the earth.


Here are some great resources for getting into nature!