Let's go to the library !

Our morning started off with a wonderful surprise as Audrey's mom brought in her new baby brother that was born on Monday ! She was SO proud.

After making a flag with out handprints ,we decided to go on a walk and visit the library at story time .

What a beautiful day to take a walk. The colors of the trees were breath taking . Along the way we saw a flag and stopped to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Then we went to our favorite place in the world - the city park .

We havent been to story time this year. So we went. I called ahead since our group is larger. The kids had a good time. Ms. Debbie, not so much. We were not welcomed... it's a long story but I guess our group is large enough she prefers to do us one alone. The thing is , the kids can't get the whole learning experience they get when in a new group of children. I can read stories all day long - and I do. I want them to learn to interact with children out of our group. I want them to learn to listen to other adults and show respect. The list goes on and on... but Ms Laura did sing our favorite song, the Tooty Ta ! She read a book or two on Thanksgiving and did a little dance with a wooden man.

Our walk back was beautiful !

We even saw the number 2 on a mail box like our pinata !

Tortillas!

First thing this morning we had a visit from a WITCH! Malea's mom was dressed up for a function at work . The kids were quiet at first but loved seeing her.

Here are some of the activities I had out on the table today. Things that are homemade and the kids enjoy.

Make a puzzle from the front of card board food boxes !

Tongs to transfer .

Leaf prints !

Homemade matching game with stickers

Cohen found a party hat !

Little Halloween bowls labeled with numbers. The kids sort small toys into them.

Stenciling

Matching fall colored paint chips from walmart

Coupon matching

Rosannas mom came to make homemade tortillas today. She was so good with the kids and even taught them some spanish.

RosaMaria read us a book in Spanish !

Field Trip to the Grocery Store

Evidently I uploaded my pictures in reverse order .. and time is of the essence during nap time, so we will leave it !

Our trip ended with a visit to Barnetts dairyette to grab some ice cream. Ten - thirty in the morning ? It's ok ! You are only a kids once and we worked hard on that long walk! Besides, the theme is " People and Places that Provide Food " and this fits the bill, right ?

After visiting the grocery store we came out to find a delivery guy unloading his truck ! Perfect !

We were voting what kind of candy to take home .

Trucks deliver the groceries to the store ! We wondered how they got there.

We saw a cake being decorated.

Kendra was really good with us.

On the way we saw some trees that were changing and they were beautiful.

Every trip is different as we learn to be safe while touring our community .

And if you missed last night you missed a real treat. Some of my favorite times are the dad and me nights.

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