Okay, so lately I'm obsessed with blogs that have to do with learning and education. I find it fascinating all the different ways there are to learn. I love learning new ways to teach my kiddos about a subject.

My last post was about spelling and Charlotte's Web. Loved it. (Although, I can't get my kids to do the spelling part much - but that's okay.) We did read the entire book and then we watched the movie for Family Movie Night. My kids enjoyed that a lot, as did I. My daughter, however, wants us to redo the ending of the book and make it a happier ending so I guess that is our next project. Lol.

Today, however, I came upon this post from Not Just Cute (a really great blog about early learners, btw). I really appreciated it. As someone who hears a lot about how people don't like flashcards, but not ever hearing a different way to teach it instead, I appreciate how she lists different ways to teach your children colors, counting and sight words without using flashcards.

Here is the link - http://notjustcute.com/2012/07/11/do-you-use-flashcards/#

And even better she mentions one of my favorite children songs by Hap Palmer, "Marching Around the Alphabet." If you haven't heard of Hap Palmer you are missing out! He's the greatest. My older kiddos have loved his dvd's and songs AND now my bebe loves him too! I am constantly singing "I can put my clothes on by myself" while my kids get dressed (and not - it kinda sticks in my head for days sometimes, but that's another post). I love love love his song, "What A Miracle." It's so sweet. I found this YouTube video, but it's not the same as what you find on the DVD. However, it's such a sweet song that I want to share it with you all.

Hap Palmer DVD - I've had to buy two copies now since we wore the first one out!

Lately, I feel like I'm learning so much about learning that it's crazy. I am considering going back to school to get my masters in education so that I can really study teaching and learning. But we'll see. Now that I have an almost 1 yr old plus two older -- my time has become very limited. Maybe in a few more years. Until then I'm learning from reading blogs from retired teachers turned full time moms turned full time bloggers. Lucky me!

Hope you all enjoy!
- Katie