Space Art

We made space pictures using water colors and foam stickers.  I  just adore the shark-shaped picture of space.  I told my little Sweet Pea that it looked like we were in a ship looking out the window into space.  He said, "Of course, that's what it's supposed to be!". :D

We also made mini rockets this week using a film canister, water, and alka seltzer, and read "Reaching For The Moon", by Buzz Aldrin - which I just happened to have personally signed by him!

Never stop reaching for the moon, my little Sweet Peas!
Mrs. K

New Play Yard!!

I am SO EXCITED to have the new play yard installed!  Of course it had to be the first rainy day we've had in a loooong time. lol. We got to play in it a full 5 minutes before getting rained on.  No matter - by tomorrow it should be dried out enough to enjoy.  The artificial turf is extra cushy and feels just like grass - without the worry of dirt, mud or any of the outdoor elements that go along with being out in nature.  Bonus that I don't have to mow the lawn or pull weeds. 

Mrs. K

Drawing on the whiteboard

Two of my little Sweet Peas practicing their colors and shapes on the whiteboard.  We use a lot of dry-erase markers & crayons here.  No sense in killing more trees than necessary!

Mrs. K

Dance Party

Three of my lil Peas...having fun!

New Addition

Meet our new addition, "Jackson".  He is a service dog in training, and will be with us for approximately a year.  He's a real sweetheart and the kids love him!  Even so, he is kept in his pen or in the backyard.  Until he's fully trained, there is a strict look-but-don't-touch policy.  Jackson will be a DAD dog.  As a Diabetes Alert Dog, he will be placed with a child with diabetes, and will help to alert when the child's blood sugar becomes dangerously high or low.  I already love him so much, but knowing that he will help a little girl or boy with diabetes will make it a little easier to let him go.  Until then, he's all mine! <3

DADs rock!

Mrs. K

Happy Reunion

It's always so heartwarming to watch my lil Sweet Peas anticipating the return of mommy and daddy.  Their excited squeals and smiles are a joy to behold.

Enjoy their enthusiasm!
Mrs. K

Babies!

Today's little Sweet Peas consisted of "A" (10 months old), and "P" (15 months old) ...both precious!  We had fun with blocks, puzzles and baby dolls, along with an afternoon stroll around the neighborhood.

It's a great day at Sweet Pea Academy!

Mrs. K