Leap Day Fun...Time Capsules!

[Updated] Today we are going to make Leap Day time capsules, to be opened again in four years. I am going to take a photo of each kid, make some "leaping" frog crafts  (maybe origami for the 5 y.o.), and cut a string to their heights. Maybe handprints? And I am hoping we can write letters to our future Leap selves.

And how did I forget leaping to some froggy background music to get us in the mood?? Frog Trouble!




What would you put in a Leap Day capsule?

Music Monday: Little Nut Tree

On Mondays, our homeschooling centers around Music and Math. We tend toward more math on days when we have more energy, and more music on the days when we need a little lift. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, so today we are listening to Dan Zanes' Little Nut Tree.

It is a wonderful uptempo collection of music, perfect for dancing around. We could definitely use a little lift! Here's hoping it works. What are you listening to?

Music Kids AND Parents Like, Part 1

Do you love children's music? Noooo? You've been ready to run to the looney bin after listening to The Wheels on the Bus thirty times straight? Well, I cannot help your child's taste in music, but I can suggest some artists and albums you can start nonchalantly playing in hopes that they will broaden their horizons a bit and you can take back your sanity. This is children's music that I can listen to not just willingly, but enthusiastically. Really!

I'll be posting my list a couple albums at a time, with affiliate links provided for your convenience. If you do buy through Amazon, many of these will "AutoRip" to your cloud, so you can listen to them while traveling without having to lift a finger or pack a batch of CDs.

Caspar Babypants

Sing Along!

This is on our short list for favorites. My son LOVES to dance to these songs, giggles at the humor, and asks lots of questions. What's not to love about a "Butterfly Driving a Truck" and a flea that has dogs? It sparks his curiosity and, simply, all that is best about being a preschooler. I love that it really engages him. Plus, the album is done by the lead singer of The Presidents of The United States of America, along with famous guests, making it a melodious go-to for grown-up ears as well.






Laurie Berkner

Best of the Laurie Berkner Band

I will not lie, the songs on this uptempo album took me a couple listens before I grew to enjoy them. And I do! These are great "activity" songs, lending themselves to counting, singing, and stomping along. There is just the right amount of repetition to be accessible to young toddlers without driving parents crazy, and there are lots of little pearls of learning opportunities. Best, they are silly in just the right way for a preschooler to laugh out loud.






Watch this space for about a dozen more artists/albums...!