C is for Cilbert Civet (Cheyenne, K4, Week 5)

The little princess adjusting her tiara =)

This Week's Book List:

Circus Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Seuss
Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

Ballet of the Elephants by Leda Schubert

The Circus of Mystery by Maura Fazzi and Peter Kuhner

The Circus Baby by Maud and Miska Petersham

Cinderella by Scholastic, Disney

My Four Book by Jane Belk Moncure

"D.E.A.R. Time"

Drop Everything And Read

We started a new thing this week that I came across recently on another blog I follow. Randomly throughout the day, we have D.E.A.R. time and the kids get to grab a few books and sit quietly (or mostly quietly) and read. We have always had something like this at our house anyway, since both kids LOVE books, but we never had a cute little name for it.

They both love this time!

Cheyenne learned about the letter "C" this week. We specifically studied the soft sound for "C". She met my friend Cilbert Civet. Cilbert was afraid because he saw big scary eyes in the forest, and since he didn't know who or what they belonged to, he was frightened. But Cilbert learned that he didn't need to be afraid of the eyes, God is always with him, so he has no reason to fear. Cilbert's mama also taught him that he didn't need to be afraid because he could walk around the cedar tree instead of right in front of it. Once Cilbert Civet relaxed about the eyes, and realized he had no reason to fear, he found out that they belonged to an owl, not some scary monster.

Cheyenne learned that she can face her fears with confidence because God is always with her. And she learned that sometimes when she is scared of something, she can walk around it to "see what (she) could see."

This week Cheyenne learned that "C" is for Cinderella, circles, and circus.

We had a lot of fun reading and learning about the circus. To celebrate our circus theme, Cheyenne made this cute little clown puppet. I am thankful that neither of our kids have the common fear of clowns. They just find them silly, just they way they should!

Cheyenne also learned about the number 4.

This week's Bible verse was Colossians 3:20, "Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord." Cheyenne learned that when she obeys, she is not just making Mommy and Daddy happy, but she is making God happy, because she is obeying Him also. We made this handprint wreath as a reminder that when Cheyenne obeys, she is working together with Mommy and Daddy to do good things for God. The wreath is hanging up in her room, and has been a helpful reminder to her as she continues to hide God's Word in her heart.

The kids had lots of extra play time this week! Such a blessing watching them play so sweetly together. Their imaginations are amazing, and together, they are UNstoppABLE!!

We finished off our week by watching Disney's Cinderella. That made for one happy little princess =) And her brother didn't mind it much either ;)

For more of Cheyenne's PreK excitement, click {HERE}.

I am linking up with Raising Memories, No Time for Flashcards, and ABC and 123 Show and Tell.