Monday, November 28

Toddler Story Time

Morgan Hill Library
I'm not sure about you but I've always been a little hesitant to take my two year old to the library. We go to BookSmart and Barnes but have always thought about the library as a "too quiet" of a place to go.
Did you know about...


Toddler Storytime at Morgan Hill Library 
Thursdays at 10:15 AM 
Check the calendar to make sure but it should be fun!

Calendar
They have story time for ALL ages!

Creative and Easy Advent Calendar

Here is a very cute idea that a fellow mommy came up with!
Advent calendars are everywhere right now. You can easily buy one but I bet its not as cute or as clever as this one!

All thats required is 25 squares of paper, marker, 25 cut our circles and glue

Step 1: Take a circle and write the #1 on it
Step 2: Glue it to the center of one of the squares
Step 3: On the back of the square think of something to do, eat, etc and write it on the back so that on December 1st that gets done. For example, maybe on the 1st of December they can read a story about Santa.

Repeat these steps for all 25 days counting up to Christmas. The hardest part is coming up with the 25 things but the greatest part is that you can adapt it to any age group to make it fun! 
You can store these cards in an old recipe box you probably have in your pantry. Just pull one out each day and your child will be looking forward to the next activity to help them countdown the holidays!
This activity can help with counting, listening and many other skills!

Here are pictures that detail the steps mentioned above. 


Thank you Lara for sharing!

Sunday, November 27

Preschool

IF you are interested in preschools, we are approaching the time to decide which one to attend.You will drive yourself crazy trying to consistently provide a structured program of kid centered activities for your child all day long!


Preschool helps your child make the transition into a world of people and experiences on top of all the great learning that will occur. It can also be great because you can be confident that your child is doing something beneficial while you have a guilt-free way to grab some hours for yourself.  
There are many preschools in town....call them for a tour! Registration is just a couple of months away. Here are a few to look at...

Oakwood 
website

105 John Wilson Way
Ask for Brenda in Admissions
Pricing for 3 day is $4680 with a $500 enrollment fee
Pricing for 5 day program is $5976
The hours are 8- 11:00am
Open House is Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10am



Stratford:  
website

410 Llagas Rd
Offer 2, 3 and 5 Day programs
Call for a tour

St John  
website

17740 Peak Ave


Morgan Hill CRC Preschool
website


Please share any information you have....it would be greatly appreciated!

Running out of ideas?

Etsy is so easy to use and has creative handmade gifts!
Look what I found
matchbox car wallet

Holiday Lights at Gilroy Gardens

Don't forget to see the Laser Light and Fireworks show at Gilroy Gardens
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23, 26-30
4:00- 9:00pm
Members are FREE or at the gate the prices are $29.99

Need a new clever way to get through a dinner with your little one??
Wiki Stix's!
These bendable pieces of wax can create hours of fun at the dinnertable. Create tunnels for cars to get through or little people to dance around! They are inexpensive and easy to carry in your diaper bag! You can buy them on Amazon and other retailers.

Basketball Sign Ups!

The season is starting! Grab a ball and shoot!


Youth Basketball Mt. Madonna YMCa
Winter season: January 14 - March 3, 2012

Itty Bitty BasketBall
ages 2-3 games Saturdays, 9am location
Centennial Recreation Center fee
CRC Member $55
Program Member $65*

Go to the CRC to sign up!
For more information call (408) 762-6000


Visit their Site

Catch Me If You Can

As the story goes...
Once upon a time a little old woman and a little old man lived in a cottage. One day the little old woman made a gingerbread man. She gave him currants for eyes and cherries for buttons. She put him in the oven to bake.
The little old woman and little old man were very hungry and wanted to eat the gingerbread man. As soon as he was cooked, the little old woman opened the oven door. The gingerbread man jumped out of the tin and ran out of the open window shouting, 'Don't eat me!'The little old woman and little old man ran after the gingerbread man.
'Stop! Stop!' they yelled.The gingerbread man did not look back. He ran on saying,
'Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!
Trader Joes has the great precooked Gingerbread Cookies great for activity time. Start reading your Gingerbread Man stories and head over to Trader Joes to buy your cookies before they run out!