More Toys- Toysrus

More toys this month..this time from toysrus.. im going crazy shopping toys. i bought all Melissa & Dough puzzles and stack ups.. i find Melissa & dough toys are mostly wooden (fit into Montessori nature) & educational. Here are my purchase this afternoon

(1) Beginner pattern block - $23.95




(2)Farm Cube puzzles - $16.95 (april offer was $14.95, miss it!)


(3) Stack and Sort Board - $16.95



Wanted to buy Lego(Duplo) for my little missy, but still considering whether to buy now, as missy may not know how to play with it now ? i already have some simple blocks for her at home..i guess most likely i will buy one duplo set for her as a starter.. to develop her creativity maybe ?






Now selling at $89.90

My New Toys...

Recently, found a local online store selling montessori materials which we feel the price is so much affordable compare to UK/US website. i so wanted to buy the movable alphabets but Jenny said too early to buy , missy need to at least recognise the alphabets before moving to forimng words.. yeah.. im too rush hee cos only selling at $190 for 2 boxes.. wow !! what a bargain..now, im still thinking should i buy and keep first heee

kk.. my purchase this weekend from her (the online store)

1. Ants on the Apple (book + CD) - $28.90 really feel expensive cos the CD only plya ;ess than 15 mins.. and the book super simple. but the cd is good for missy to recognise the sound of each alphabets

2. Three layer puzzles - In the garden -i manage to get a good bargain at $12.90

3. Matched images - 36 pieces of matching photos - $19.90

4. Magnetic farm animals puzzle - 6 animals - $19.90

5. World map with sticking flags to poke at the right country - $19.90

6/7 - bought two clearance toys (alphebets in box & maths ) - this is for Jenna.

here's the photos..

My Lapbook : My Birthday

Done with missy's second Lapbook. This is to mark her First birthday celebration ! purposely choose her drumstick eating photo as cover.. hee cute.

There are two more lapbooks to do. a. My first walk at Botanic Garden & 2. My day at the beach

Busy mummy.. happy missy !

Book: How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way

I find this book is easy to follow with photos and all. Im keen to start montessori at home. There are changes to make even with my home decor/furniture arrangement as montessori stress on respect for all,. children should have their children-friendly furniture and racks that is of their height that is reachable.. my understanding of montessori is an approach that nurture children in a peaceful and safe environment and at the same time dissolve problems with very controlled manner.

I like the idea of montessori but whether it's workable is another story. Im not montessory raised. so im not sure if this experiment will be successful . haa.. but, hey no harm trying it out since it's all about GOOD parenting !

Creative all the way

I wanted to get hold of this book..
http://www.amazon.com/D-I-Y-Kids-Ellen-Lupton/dp/1568987072/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product

From the amazon description, it gives a lot of ideas how to create things from basic.. got to ask my sis's favour as library near my home/work place do nto carry this book.

Current Reading: Thinking parent, Thinking child

reading this book this week.

This week reading: Teach Your Child to Read in Just Ten Minutes a Day

Got this book title from a mummy which she shared this method works for her son ... Shall read through and see how i can apply this method to my missy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0773760350/ref=cm_rdp_product_img

Remarks:
Gave up half way as the techniques given in this book seems not interesting. it's teaching using phonics. maybe Leap frog is more exciting.