I’ve added knitting to our “school day” morning routine in hopes that Larkspur might someday finish the hat that she started knitting about a year ago. Her attention span only allows for a few stitches at a time. I read a couple of books while Larkspur warms up her fingers and then it is on to our letter themed day. Today I read Amos & Boris, so excellent (makes me cry–but not the girls–don’t really want to make them cry) and a nice way to incorporate “A” and “B.”
A is for accordion books in tiny handmade boxes (issue one of Alphabet Glue.)
A is for ashes and for pretending that it’s Ash Wednesday apparently.
Busy, blonde, blue-eyed baby (in a basket!)
B is for balancing butterflies.
These are so much fun. My kids spent a morning making lots of them. (Instructions here.)
I’ve got lots of “B” themed ideas for this week….
Lisa G. says
What do you mean, unrelated? “Big bonnet”!
a little crafty nest says
I was thinking the exact same thing!!!!!!
xo Jules
Lisabeth says
lovely way to learn letters! so playful. I’m really appreciating how you’ve captured it too. just Lovely!
christina says
Love the last pic! Only kids can come up with a hat like that.
Nicole says
Hi! New to your blog! I am also a Catholic homeschooler…my eldest daughter started knitting this winter with a knitting loom. It is so easy and fun, it also gets the project done pretty quick so your daughter may like that!
Annie says
Yay! I love that I keep popping in to find mentions of your family doing projects from Alphabet Glue. And, I’m very curious what went into the book box that is labeled “flammable.”
~ joey ~ says
me too!
Ginny says
I just asked Seth (not sure why I didn’t ask at the time–I was more focused on the fact that I found his words cute I guess)
He says he was planning to put matches in his box rather than an accordion book–typical Seth.
Baby by the Sea says
I fear I might be passing down the worst of my crafty tendencies to my daughter. She, too, has so many projects underway. I’m just know finding time to gently remind her to pick up where she left off and sitting beside her. Reading to her while she works is an excellent idea — and a great way for us to make our way through chapter books piled high that have peaked her interest.
And, yes, so amusing. Love the last photo.
heathermama says
i think that last picture could be “B” for bonnet. LOL
Olivia says
My two oldest (4.5 and 6) love finger knitting. Of course, then, I’m not sure what to do with all the finished product It’s great that she likes to knit. She will always have something worthwhile to do!
amy says
Knitting at the start of the school day is so terrific. Larkspur looks so intent on her beautiful work. And, in that last picture, she reminds me of one of the flower children from an Elsa Beskow picture book. She could be the iris. Thanks for the link to the balancing butterflies; we will be making many of those this summer!
intrepidotter says
I’m so impressed with your daughter’s knitting! And I must say that your banner is completely beautiful… love it.
Ginny says
thank you!
Meryl says
I was chuckling at the “busy, blonde, blue-eyed baby in a basket”, but I had to outright snarfle at that last one! Too funny!
Krista says
Keep the alphabet and kindergarten-type ideas coming! Working on these type of things with my 4 1/2 year-old son currently. Thank you!
Silas is the most beautiful, precious baby I’ve ever seen. Every time you post his picture, it makes me smile and ohh and ahh.
steph says
and L is for LOVE this blog!
Ginny says
hee hee, thank you!
Sandy Keith says
I taught my daughter to knit when she was about nine. She still knits to this day. I taught her to sew when she was in jr. high. She still sews to this day. I taught her to cross stitch when she was a young mom. She still cross stitches. Passing the “old” needlecrafts onto our children is a sort of legacy we give them. At least that’s how I’ve always looked at it.
Leah says
Love this! maybe it’s the homeschooler in me, but I love seeing posts that relate to your school days. On a totally unrelated note, did you get new cups for your kids? We incorporated a similar hanging rack and cup idea to try and reduce dishes washed, but our ceramic type of camping cups have seen better days now. Just curius if you found some that are sturdier? (the edges chip)
grace says
B is for bonnet. Bada** bonnet? What a great idea. I am impressed at how far Larkspur has gotten on her hat-that she is still working on a project after that long. I am inspired.
ericaceae says
A is for adorable children!
Ginny says
thanks!
Jessica says
Lots of fun activities. I especially like the ashes and those little boxes. Have a great day.