On this site you will be able to see what your children are doing in Moppets and some fun extension activities for home. I hope that you will use this site to help your children learn and grow!
Here's to more adventures in motherhood!
Love,
Heather
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Welcome to Moppets!!!
On this site you will be able to see what your children are doing in Moppets and some fun extension activities for home. I hope that you will use this site to help your children learn and grow!
Here's to more adventures in motherhood!
Love,
Heather
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
September 9th-- First Moppet Meeting
Welcome to our Moppet blog. Here we will share with you what we've done with your children and give you some ideas to continue the fun at home. We hope that you enjoy!
Heather, Laura, and the Moppets Staff
Today in Moppets we read Listen Buddy by Helen Lester.
It is the story of a little bunny named Buddy who has trouble listening to his Mommy and Daddy. In the end he learns the importance of listening after a bad encounter with Scruffy Varmint. We hope this will inspire the children to listen to the adults not only at Moppets, but at home too!
If your child enjoyed this book, check out other books written by the same author by clicking here:
Helen Lester's Official Site
Our older children made a cute bunny craft which shows off Buddy's listening ears. We hope you will put it in a place of honor in your home.
Extension Ideas:
Bunny Bath-time:
Here is a craft that you can do at home. Try to read the instructions to your child and see if they can listen and complete the craft.
Bunny made from a washcloth.
What you'll need:
* Washcloth
* Rubber band
* Ribbon
* Wiggle eyes
* Small pompom
* Glue
How to make it:
1. Fold washcloth in half to form triangle.
2. Roll washcloth from small point to long side.
3. Fold rolled washcloth in half.
4. Fold washcloth in half again. Fold loose ends back towards fold.
5. Place rubber band around washcloth 2 inches (4 cm) from fold. Cover rubber band with ribbon. Glue eyes and pompom (nose) on to bunny.
To see the website with diagrams, click here.
The Play's the Thing:
If your child likes to act things out, download this bunny mask and have them show you what Buddy did in our story.
Parents corner:
Quick Tips To Get Kids to Listen-- Please note, these are just suggestions from a parenting website. You should do what works for your child.
Listening Games Article
Next meeting:
I hope that this is helpful for you. We look forward to seeing your child next time at Moppets where we'll be reading about a very special animal on Noah's Ark.
Heather, Laura, and the Moppets Staff
Today in Moppets we read Listen Buddy by Helen Lester.
It is the story of a little bunny named Buddy who has trouble listening to his Mommy and Daddy. In the end he learns the importance of listening after a bad encounter with Scruffy Varmint. We hope this will inspire the children to listen to the adults not only at Moppets, but at home too!
If your child enjoyed this book, check out other books written by the same author by clicking here:
Helen Lester's Official Site
Our older children made a cute bunny craft which shows off Buddy's listening ears. We hope you will put it in a place of honor in your home.
Extension Ideas:
Bunny Bath-time:
Here is a craft that you can do at home. Try to read the instructions to your child and see if they can listen and complete the craft.
Bunny made from a washcloth.
What you'll need:
* Washcloth
* Rubber band
* Ribbon
* Wiggle eyes
* Small pompom
* Glue
How to make it:
1. Fold washcloth in half to form triangle.
2. Roll washcloth from small point to long side.
3. Fold rolled washcloth in half.
4. Fold washcloth in half again. Fold loose ends back towards fold.
5. Place rubber band around washcloth 2 inches (4 cm) from fold. Cover rubber band with ribbon. Glue eyes and pompom (nose) on to bunny.
To see the website with diagrams, click here.
The Play's the Thing:
If your child likes to act things out, download this bunny mask and have them show you what Buddy did in our story.
Parents corner:
Quick Tips To Get Kids to Listen-- Please note, these are just suggestions from a parenting website. You should do what works for your child.
- Be clear and pleasant
- Avoid nagging
- Use humor
- Phrase things in a new way
- Be concise - can you say short attention span?
- Never baby talk to a small child
- Avoid negatives. Instead of Don't Run, say Walk Only.
- Don't talk down - expect maturity and you're more likely to get it
- Don't back down or kids won't know when you're serious
- Check for understanding by asking the child to repeat what you said
- Make a game out of story time - lock lips and put the key in your pocket
Listening Games Article
Next meeting:
I hope that this is helpful for you. We look forward to seeing your child next time at Moppets where we'll be reading about a very special animal on Noah's Ark.
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