Alphabet fun with cookie cutters!

 

With Back to School in full swing around here we are brushing up on our ABC's with these alphabet cookie cutters. I made a simple sugar cookie recipe, but when the boys started the cookie cutting they seemed so bland in color. We added food coloring, although it was messy and didn't blend well the boys loved it!  

 

 

We didn't decorate them with frosting or anything since they were already colored blue, it worked out well and they last longer that way. We sealed them in a plastic bag and they boys have been going back to them to "play", I love an activity that gets lots of use. This activity is a great way to let them play and learn all at the same time, perfect!

How about you? Have you done anything fun or different to get your kids eager to learn? Do tell, we are always looking for ideas!

Turning our Halloween candy into a reading, writing and math lesson!

With all of the Halloween candy at our house the boys have been in candy heaven! I am not big on giving them candy that often, if they are to get a treat I'm more likely to give them cake or something of that nature. JJ must asked me for a piece of candy or wanted to look at his candy a million times this week, I decided to turn the candy examining into a chance to practice reading, writing and math. I had him sort the candy by type each in their own pile, write down the name of the candy, count how many were in each pile, and write down the number next to the name. He had a blast with this "lesson" and did it for 45 minutes! He had no idea he was learning while he basked in the glory of his Halloween loot ;)

Bright Horizons Early Education Centers Open House Northern CA

As I have returned to the work force I have wondered about things like learning centers for fun classes for my son to meet new kids and have fun. Bright Horizons Early Education Centers in Northern CA are hosting Open Houses to their newly renovated centers in Cupertino and Los Gatos. 

Join Bright Horizons for a fun, family event open to the community to celebrate our center's recent renovation and explore our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten programs.

Event Location:
Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
10253 North Portal Avenue, Cupertino
408-366-1963

For a sneak peek, visit www.brighthorizons.com/cupertinoOH
Event activities:

• Experiment in our NEW Science Labs
• Experience the latest in children's educational technology in our NEW Media Center
• Interact with literature with storytelling in our NEW Growing Reader’s Library
• Explore our NEW Unique Outdoor Classrooms
  • Movement Matters Zone
  • Art Studio

Enjoy Live music by Mr. Clifford, healthy snacks and exciting raffle prizes Center tours
Special Registration Offer: Attend the Renovation Celebration Event on November 3rd and register by November 30, 2012 to receive a $150 tuition credit
after 30 days of enrollment.

Event Location:Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
220 Belgatos Road, Los Gatos
408-356-7989
For a sneak peek, visit www.brighthorizons.com/losgatosOH
Event activities:

• Experience the latest in children's educational technology with our NEW SmartBoard
• Explore our Unique Natural Outdoor Environment
• Enjoy hands-on activities throughout the center, healthy snacks & exciting raffle prizes
• Guided tours of our Remodeled Classrooms and insight into our proven curriculum

Special Registration Offer: Attend the Renovation Celebration Event on November 3rd and register by November 30, 2012 to receive a $150 tuition credit
after 30 days of enrollment.

 You can learn more about Bright Horizons Leaning Centers near you by visiting them on Facebook and Twitter.


*this is a sponsored post and all opinions expressed are my own.