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Turkey Rests and The Mulberry Bush

Songs sung to The Mulberry Bush: Kindergarten Music

My grandchildren love to sing to the tune, The Mulberry Bush. Here are 7 songs for your classroom or for homeschool.

Start the Day With a Smile

This is the way we start the day,

Start the day, start the day.

This is the way we start the day,

G C

So early in the morning.

First we smile and shake a hand,

Shake a hand, shake a hand.

First we smile and shake a hand,

G C

So early in the morning.

Then we sit down quietly,

Quietly, quietly.

Then we sit down quietly,

G C

So early in the morning.

We listen very carefully,

Carefully, carefully.

We listen very carefully,

G C

So early in the morning.

Today's Helpers

Todd will be the helper today,

Helper today, helper today.

Todd will be the helper today,

G C

He will put the blocks away.

(Substitute the name of one of your children for the name Todd, and the appropriate job for the phrase put the blocks away.

Let's Pick Up Today

Let's pick up the blocks today,

The blocks today, the blocks today.

Let's pick up the blocks today,

G C

And put them all away.

Additional verses: Let's pick up the toys today; Let's pick up the books today; Let's pick up the puzzles today; etc.

Shapes In the Air

This is a circle as you can see,

(Draw a circle in the air with your finger.)

You can see, you can see.

This is a circle as you can see,

G C

Now draw it in the air with me.

(Repeat for other shapes.)

Calendar Song

The calendar shows the name of the month,

The name of the month, the name of the month.

The calendar shows the name of the month,

G C

For every month of the year.

The calendar shows the days of the week,

The days of the week, the days of the week.

The calendar shows the days of the week,

G C

For every month of the year.

The calendar shows the dates of the month,

The dates of the month, the dates of the month.

The calendar shows the dates of the month,

G C

For every month of the year.

Today is the first day of the month,

Day of the month, day of the month.

Today is the first day of the month,

G C

Of the month of September.

(Substitute the appropriate date and month for the words first and September.)

There Are Seven Days

There are seven days in the week,

Days in the week, days in the week.

There are seven days in the week,

G C

And now I'll say them all.

There's Sunday, Monday and Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Saturday ends our week, now,

G C

Aren't you proud of me?

Bundling Up

This is the way we put on our coats,

Put on our coats, put on our coats.

This is the way we put on our coats.

G C

To keep our bodies warm.

Additional verses: This is the way we put on our mittens to keep our hands warm; This is the way we put on our snow pants to keep our legs warm; This is the way we put on our boots to keep our feet warm; This is the way we put on our hats to keep our heads warm.

Barefoot Books

Two great books that come to mind for Fall reading, this delightful counting book, 'One Moose, Twenty Mice' and paperback book with great music song, 'Driving My Tractor.' For more details, click on my daughter's photo in the side bar.

Since it's almost turkey time, my grandchildren and I made these fun turkey pinecones. We used them in piano lessons to learn about music rests. (shhh, don't play!) Then I gave them to my students to celebrate our Thanksgiving break. You can see the post, here. So simple to make by twisting rainbow pipe cleaners!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers! Wishing you joy around your table with family and friends!

photo credit: Abstract Tree via photopin (license)

-- LadyD

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis
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Barefoot Books-LadyD

Turkey Day Poetry

I'm thankful for family and friends... for you, and pumpkin pie! I'll be lighting a candle and saying a little prayer for happiness around your table and for world peace. Photos for Blue Monday

Heap High the Board

Heap high the board with plenteous cheer,
And gather to the feast,
And toast the sturdy Pilgrim band
Whose courage never ceased.

Give praise to that All-Gracious One
By whom their steps were led,
And thanks unto the harvest's Lord
Who sends our daily bread.
Alice Williams Brotherton

A Grateful Heart

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
George Herbert

And singing a song, along with this pretty bird, of praise and thanksgiving on this special day... each and every day.

I'll be eating mostly vegetables while the family enjoys the turkey bird!

Turkey's on the Table
"When turkey's on the table laid,
And good things I may scan,
I'm thankful that I wasn't made
A vegetarian.
Edgar A. Guest

Photo Credit: Taliesin

If Turkeys Thought

If turkeys thought, they'd run away,
A week before Thanksgiving Day.
But turkeys can't anticipate,
And so there's turkey on my plate!
Jack Prelutsky

Photo Editing: Light Trail Texture with Lomo effect

Photo for Mandarin Orange Monday

Funny Bird

A turkey is a funny bird,
Its head goes wobble, wobble,
All it knows is just one word,
"Gobble, gobble, gobble."
Author Unknown

Full Circle

The year has turned its circle,
The seasons come and go.
"The harvest all is gathered in
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures,
The fields, their yellow grain,
So open wide the doorway
Thanksgiving comes again!
Author Unknown

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who are celebrating in the US, Canada and the Philippines!

Blessings,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis

Around The Pumpkin Farm

November skies in SoCal continue to be clear and bright with slightly cooler temperatures. Bates Nut Farm is located in Valley Center, California.

I've never seen "bumpy" pumpkins before. They remind me of some type of gourd with their rough outer appearance.

I remember many, many years ago when the children were little ones, we made pumpkin pies from scratch.
Have you tried it before? I'll use the canned pumpkin for my pies again this year, it's easy.

After the grandson showed us his "turkey trot", he invited his cousin to stand on the platform and show her stuff.

After much contemplation, the little one twirled around and headed up the grove road for lunch. Flora loves wearing her striped leggings with just about everything.

We had a little bite to eat before nap time. I think it's funny that my grandkids love Mexican food but it does please me to see them eat rice and beans, enchiladas and of course, chips and avocado. While waiting for the tangerines to ripen, we sampled the last of our delicious pears.

Afterward, we went outdoors for some fresh air and to water the Clivias.

Photos for Blue Monday and Mandarin Orange Monday

I love getting together with family and friends and doing what most people love to do, which is eat. I can enjoy the food. I can enjoy my family and focus on giving thanks.

Where will you be and what will you be doing for the holiday? We'll be reading together:

10 Fat Turkeys
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie (Picture Puffin Books)
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks

You may be interested in reading an excellent article, including 8 delicious recipes, at 13 Health Benefits of Pumpkin on Jen Reviews blog.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

-- LadyD

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Always Say Thank You

New Orleans: Thank you message in the grotto of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church; added by those for whom prayer or miracles were granted (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

"Cynthia came in quietly and set up a cup of tea before him. He kissed her hand, inexpressibly grateful, and she went back into the kitchen. When we view the little thing with thanksgiving, even they become big things." -- Jan Karon (Those High, Green Hills)

Quote It Saturday

I am one of those that believe manners matter! I am constantly training and encouraging my grandchildren to say their "please" and "thank you's". What I'm hoping for is that later on in life they will learn contentment and have a satisfied heart because along the way, they were sewing the seeds of please and thank you... so that, they might focus on what really matters and what doesn't.

Being thankful produces a satisfied heart; an appreciative spirit . Don't you think so?

Warmly,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am grateful for you. Have a wonderful day.
Surround yourself with love, family, music, books and food.

We have much to be thankful for.
Wishing you joy around your Thanksgiving table.

Best,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Autumn: Indoors and Outdoors

Mellow Yellow Monday

Our newly built and elegantly designed local library has an outdoor patio for reading pleasure. I love the painted shutter look. For more wonderful yellow photos, visit http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/

A stroll through leaf woodland.

I love this time of year from oodles of brightly colored leaves to tantalizing kitchen smells of pumpkin pie! Not only are there gobs of fun outdoor activities but you'll find tons of indoor activities (on the internet) to make as well.

There's a very cool song, Ten Little Leaves, at http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/songs/leaves.html

It's so darling and repetitive that I promise, you won't get it out of your head. It's endless until you choose to stop and most assuredly you will when you rake up all the leaves!!!

Blue Monday

I am a quilter and I admire my Aunt's handiwork! For more blue photos, visit http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Baby's First Journal

Barefoot Books captures the precious memories of your baby's first year in this spiral and cloth bound journal. With special sections for your baby's "firsts" and favorites, photographs, captions and more, all the important moments will be saved for years to come. Includes six colorful pockets for holding mementos and keepsakes. http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

Clare Beaton: Author, Illustrator

For babies to 2 years, this unique gift was quilted by hand by Clare Beaton herself. The illustration seems to jump off the page. There are nifty little pockets scattered throughout the journal to hold hospital bracelets, newspaper clippings, personal notes and more.

What are you reading today? I hope you'll visit Book Sharing Monday, http://smilinglikesunshine1.blogspot.com

Marshmallow Turkey

I found this adorable fun craft and pretty simple to make, marshmallow-turkey!

Product: Marshmallow Turkeys
Category: Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Age: preschool, kindergarten, elementary

Gobble...gobble...these turkeys don't wobble! Make these fun marshmallow turkeys with your kids.
Supplies needed:

Foam marshmallows
Turkey face pattern
Feather pattern
Foam chocolate squares
Ribbon
Glue

For more great children's crafts, stop by http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com

So, after a walk and then coming inside to make a craft, my grandson read a little story, followed by a little nap under a very warm, cozy quilt. How has your day been unfolding? Happy Monday to all as you prepare for your feast!

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