Theo gets crafty

Theo loves crafts and once he's into it, he can be in it for a long long time. Fine motor skills and deft little fingers were at work quicker than I could catch up.

Since he was in a season of 'writing' (actually more like emulating us as we dictates our helper what to buy), I decided to let him spell his name (the short form to start) and pre-cut the letters out for him. He chose the colours and punched holes in all of them (except letter 'H' and then have them stuck onto his door. A good sense of achievement and recognition of his own name. The rest of the week, he was seen spelling his name and telling everyone where his name was; on his bag, on the door, on the fridge etc.

Painting baby's feet

I just can't resist this activity. It was daddy's birthday so we decided to let the kids have some fun in creating a birthday card for him. I think Elias must be wondering what on earth are all these people doing?! A sensorial experience for Elias. hahaha...

We had such fun. Look at what we created in the end. Theo had his footprints on the card and everywhere else on the brown sheet of paper!

Theo goes camping

After doing 2 lapbooks, we started on thematic learning that takes us into one theme per week. I figured I will only go into unit study when Theo turns 3yo and most importantly, after I stop breastfeeding as I needed time to get ready for Theo's homeschool.

Learning through play is so much fun as it engages a child's five senses. They retain the most while at play. Creativity through play helps in problem-solving.
I love imaginary games. This week Theo & I went camping.

We took out baby's bedsheets and Theo helped to clipped the bedsheets cover over the chair. The next day, Theo 'designed' the 'tent' layout and clipped the clothes peg over the chair all by himself. We pulled out his BBQ set and decided together what to bring for camping. Theo wanted to bring his toys along! We also decided we needed to eat, and Theo took his cooking set with some food along. We took out marshmallows for BBQ, and tasted real "roasted" marshmellows... yummy! (This was the only time I allowed 'sweets')

Later when the stars are out and its time to sleep. There was only 1 blanket. I asked Theo "Oops, we only brought 1 blanket. Can mummy have it?" Theo said "Ok", I asked "Then what about Theo? Theo won't have a blanket now." And my ever sweet Theo said, "Its ok, I don't need."
I can't believe a little boy of 2 and a half can be so giving and loving. I gave him a hug and said "Thank you, what a loving boy you are."


We 'went out' to the woods to hunt, and made binoculars, which Daddy took his own set to let Theo look. We spotted a tiny bird at our plant. The bino was made of used toilet roll. I cut the paper and Theo glued it on. Then I attached it with some rubber bands strung up together.

Theo loved the binoculars to bits, he had it around his neck for days and days even when he goes to bed. I had to remind him its dangerous to sleep with something around his neck.

"I wanna be a traffic light!"

I commented how bright this T-shirt was when daddy brought it home one day. I wasnt one who could wear neon coloured clothes so this one really stood out. And kids, they just listen in to everything we say. One day, he told me, "Mummy, I wanna wear this. I wanna be a traffic light!". We all laughed and laughed. What a joy bringer he is!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Kidz gets creative when left on their own!

Theo

how did kids become so sophisticated?

It amazes me from time to time, how kids actually think and know more than we think they do, sometimes. That's why I think parenting is like a dance, both of us are learning.

I like to keep watch of where Theo does and where he goes in our home, afterall he is only 2yrs old (+2mths) . Theo was nowhere in sight when i was having lunch and I called from the dining table " Theophilus!" and he replied "I'm sitting down!" Hmmm... how did he know? Clever boy. *Smile*

I came back one day said this upon noticing the clock in the kitchen " Eh, the clock is abit slow, i think it needs a battery soon". Suddenly Theo came running into the kitchen with a battery in his hand. I was surprised and believe it or not, DID NOT make the connection as to what I had just said. I asked Theo " Where did you get this from?" He took me to the bedroom and showed me " here" . Turns out he opened our bedroom clock and took out the battery for me!! So clever.

Food Talk

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Theo| 2 yrs old

18 April 2009
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Marina Barrage Singapore