Out of the box...

What a cute picture to introduce another idea for hands on learning. I would love to claim this, but I can not take the credit.

I am finding at the 11 month old stage that my 'bizzybabybee' loves to take things out of a box or bucket and then put it back in. He will do this over and over again. I was reading in a magazine today of an idea that I want to try regarding this idea. You could do it many ways, but the idea was getting a shoe box with a lid and cutting a little hole in the top so the 'bizzybabybee' can put his/her hand through enough to feel,touch and pull objects that you place in the box out. Fill the box with items that you can talk about like shapes, fruit, kitchen spoons, socks,balls,small book,shoe, rocks and other items that would be fun to feel  and  pull out to see what it is. You could even do items that they could taste like a ripe piece of fruit or crackers.

Sounds fun to me!! I love 'out of the box' ideas that will get Logan's attention and fun for his momma.

Rolling into Tuesday...

Well, I am finally getting a second to write my idea for creative learning for Tuesday. It is 12:01 am on the dot and this starts my free time. Yes, I need sleep, but I am eager to get this blog started!


I am thinking of having a cute simple easy craft that will be fun for you to make to help teach your child something new and make it adaptable for all stages. I recently went to a couple yard sales this past weekend and came across some soft blocks or as I would call them 'dice.' I love anything that has bright colors and is cheap. These four blocks were four different colors and have pictures of things that I could easily sit down and talk with Logan about on a 10 month old level. Plus to add to the great find they are Baby Einstein brand, so it was a must. Today, we rolled them around and talked about the colors and then tried to find other objects in the house that matched the color die that were we learning about.

Here is a fun easy pattern to make your own. If you are not a sewer then go ahead and follow the patterns and just use craft glue for your seams instead of stitching. It would work. Be creative and post the pictures or ideas of what you are going to make on your die. What are you going to teach your baby this week?

*****pattern for blocks  or use this one pattern #2

For older kids try this:

I have a game that I bought like this but you could make one in no time and it would be so easy!! Make the dice and use different colors. Then on colored paper (the same colors on your die) list, print or draw actions that your child can do. It can be anything from 'hug your mom', 'find a shoe', 'find something that starts with the letter A', or even as simple as 'jump.' I would make 5 action (or more) cards for each color. Then have your child roll the dice and whatever color is on top he/she would choose a card of that same color then do the action on it. It is a fun easy learning game to change the week up.

Post what your ideas to share with us! Ready...set....roll...

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. "   

     ^{- Emilie Buchwald}

And so it begins, the list that I have wanted to create for sometime. I take Logan to the library every Thursday and I just look and look at the books and have no idea which ones we will like reading, but I just grap them just so I have a couple new ones to read for that night. I have come across some books that were good, some okay, some sad, some funny and some that were captive for even my 10 month old. Those are the ones that I want to make the charts for other mommies to go seek, find and read. There is a ongoing list on the bottom of this blog and I plan to update it one day a week with books that you recommend.

I have three that I have to share with you!

1. A Bear and His Boy    by:Sean Bryan
2. Stay Awake Sally    by:Mitra Modarressi
3. The Adventures of Old Bo Bear    by:Alice Schertle

What are some of your favorite child's books? What should make the book club list this week?

My BizzyBabyBee...

The other day I took my dog, Gracie, to the vet. I left my little one at home with his daddy so I could make sure that Gracie was not even more stressed about going to the vet than she was. While we were waiting to be called back to the room I noticed that there was an over population of bees flying all over the garden area near the waiting room window. I watched in amazement of how fast they would land on a flower and then ZOOM off to look for another flower. They were sure 'BIZZY.'

I could not help but relate that story to my little one. He is so 'bizzy' and moves so fast from one toy to another. He learns my touching, smelling and tasting everything he comes in contact with even if it is for just 2 seconds. It sure makes it hard for his momma to find things rather it is through books, toys or other objects to help keep his interest in learning. I never want him to become bored of learning since this is a time in his life where he loves to learn and to be totally honest- needs to keep learning so he can pollinate others around him when the time comes.

My 'bizzy' baby bee is my life. I love watching him learn through new life experiences that are old and even maybe boring to me. I thought this blog would be neat to start to help all of you mommas and Dada's to be creative in helping your child learn in different ways that maybe you had no idea you could implement.

I plan on starting a list of books for infants that are fun,short and creatively written to help our little 'bizzybabybees' stay focused and learn the importance of reading and the joy a book can bring.

I plan on starting a list of creative learning games that you can make for your baby to have fun and learn colors, shapes, numbers and even maybe a new language.

I have a lot of plans and ideas for this page. Please join in the fun and lets teach our 'bees' how to spread their wings.