Library > Amazon & Yog-Uhh?

Time for some "What We're Reading Wednesday"! This book series is Joey's new favorite.

We got the firetruck, crane, & dump truck ones from the library. When Joey absolutely LOVES a book from the library I try to buy it for him. It's a great way to feel out books for him. Well, after reading these multiple times, I looked them up on Amazon. Woo, a little steep for me. So, we bought a few other firetruck books including this one we have got from the library as well:

We have a few others from this author already. 

If you can't tell, he's obsessed with firetrucks & firefighters. 

For those of you using mobile you might not be able to see the video above, I know mine doesn't work, HERE is the link to the video.

For those of you who don't know Joey very well, he is what I like to call "high energy". So, when the weather is yucky and we don't get to go outside, our days can kind of be miserable. I've been wanting to try yoga with him to help us on days like this. I finally did it and found a series I love! For FREE even, thank you YouTube! Joey loved it & it really seemed to help him get some energy out. My favorite part was when he called it "Yo-gurt!" That kid is always cracking me up. He even asked to do more! I call this a Momma WIN!

What We're Reading Wednesday: Montessori & More

 

Joey is absolutely LOVING these books! I love that the Letter Work book teaches phonetically, I think it is Joey's favorite. We just got the Number Work in yesterday & haven't got to read it together yet. They're all textured so kids can trace the objects (letters, numbers, & shapes). I love the sensory factor of that. I like the hands on aspect of these books. Joey has been bringing these to me very often throughout the day to read. I just noticed they have a Map Work book coming out in July! HERE is where you can find them.

On the Montessori subject, I still have a LOT to learn about it. I love the independent learning, because I believe that learning should be fun. I think children should want to learn, it's natural. Now, we aren't completely Montessori. We have mostly adult sized furniture & such. We really just take other learning methods and intertwine them with what works for us. This is the only actual book I've read on the subject. This book is on it's way to our house today via "The Present Truck" (UPS). I'm a little backed up on my books to read, but hopefully I'll get to it soon!

Now, on to other books we are reading. Or, books I'm reading is more like it.

I've had this on my to read list for a while. I found it at the thrift store the other day & couldn't resist picking it up. After reading 1984 I've fell in love with George Orwell. Find the book HERE.

Book found HERE. After a friend of mine shared about Buddy Backpacker, a 5 year old who became the youngest thru hiker on the AT, on Facebook the other day I bought this book. I read Wild last month and I decided I wanted to start hiking. Now, Buddy Backpacker has inspired me even more! Hopefully it'll become a great new family hobby of ours. Kyle says he will just ride a four wheeler! HA!