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Pencil Control & Free Printable
Saturday, 18 June 2016
My Dad Worksheet & Free Printable
Friday, 17 June 2016
I feel this is one of the cutest sheets we have worked on so far. Not only is this sheet perfect for Fathers Day but I also believe this sheet is perfect for children throughout the year. Max recently completed a sheet a little like this to help him make the transition from preschool to school. This sheet would be perfect for children that have speech delay to work on.
Do A Dot Page & Free Printable
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Today I am sharing with you a simple activity which would be great to keep your child entertained on Fathers Day morning whilst Daddy has a well deserved lay in. This activity is simple. All your child needs to do is colour the picture in. If your child does not know the letter F, this printable may make the letter familiar.
Colour & Write Free Printable Download
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Today I present to you Colour and Write pages. You are able to find 2 colour and write pages that you can take part in, in time for Fathers Day. Maxwell has loved tracing the letters for this activity and he has enjoyed colouring in him and his Daddy.
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
Friday, 11 September 2015
- Maxwell has settled in well at his old preschool
- Maxwell had a fantastic first day at his new preschool
- Maxwell has been getting on well with his speech
- Maxwell is nearly there with toilet training
- Maxwell has been trying lots of new foods recently.
With a new term starting, Maxwell managed to settle well into his old preschool. I was a little worried at first due to the fact that a lot of friends Maxwell had, had left to go to big school however it is clear to see it has not overly worried Maxwell and he has started interacting with other children that he may not have last year. He has a best friend at preschool and it is fantastic to see Maxwell run over to him every day that they attend together and watch them play.
Maxwell started his new preschool with a little bit of hassle on Tuesday however once he has arrived at preschool and came home it was clear to see he had a brilliant first day and he can not wait to go back next week. He came home with a note of praise and seeing as it was Maxwell's first day, we were super proud. We adore Maxwell's new preschool and we know it is the right environment and right place for him to attend.
Maxwell's speech is getting better and better. Lots of people have commented on how much his speech is improving which is brilliant to know and hear. Maxwell can now say words such as disgusting and delicious which are quite long words however Maxwell still struggles to put sentences together. With the help of Maxwell's new preschool, we are looking forward to see Maxwell's speech develop.
Over the 6 weeks holiday, we have nearly managed to potty train Maxwell. Maxwell now sits on the toilet and does this out and about however he still has accidents and prefers to wear pull ups than pants for a long period of time. We think that Maxwell will be there with his potty training adventure soon.
Maxwell used to hate foods that was saucy and he would hate eating meat. Vegetables, fruit and salad were fine. Recently Maxwell has been trying a range of new foods and now adores eating baked beans and enjoys a few new meats which he used to hate. We will continue to encourage him to eat a different range of foods.
Dear Maxwell, On The First Day Of Your New Preschool.....
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Over the past few month's life has seemed to have fast forward, just a few months ago it seems like it was Easter and now we are only a few short months away from celebrating Christmas. So many things have happened, so many things have changed but over this time my love has continued to grow for you. Today, the day before you start your new preschool I am beaming with pride.
Tomorrow you start school, not "big" school where I miss seeing your face for 6 and a bit hours a day but a preschool that make me feel like you are growing up that little bit more and I am needing to let you go that little bit more. This is not a bad thing for either of us but it has hard to let you go. I have protected your, looked after you, fought for you and done everything in my power to ensure you had the best for the past 3 years and although you are growing up, I will continue to ensure you will have the best for years to come.
Tomorrow you toddle off to school. You will be going into the unknown and that scares me a little. I have explained over and over what is going to happen but it frightens me that you are not ready, frightens me that you may not settle and it frightens me that you may think Mummy and Daddy have abandoned you due to the fact we can no longer take you to your new preschool and you have to get on a bus with people that you do not know, but it will be okay.
Over time and even after your first trip tomorrow, I know everything will be fine. You always seem to settle so well and you are so excited for tomorrow, I hope you understand what is coming. I do not want tears tomorrow but I want you to be happy. I want you to get on the school bus, wave to me and sing song's all the way to preschool. I want you to learn and make friends and try your best at everything that is put forward to you. I want you to have the best day ever and come home and tell me what you have got up, what you played with, what you have read, what you have sung and tell me about all the friends you have made.
Although I am nervous about you going to your new school, I know that it will only help you develop into the amazing little boy you already are and are becoming. You have already learnt so many things in the last few months and all you need is this final push to get you to where you need to be with your speech and confidence. I can not wait to see how you are this time next year when you are starting big school. I think we will have so much to be thankful for towards your new school.
The next year will be hard work. We will have ups and downs, more visits to pediatricians, more visits from people we do not know that are there to help you, a few more worries and homework to complete but together we will do everything that need's to be done so that you can and will achieve your best. We will do this with smiles on our faces and we will start and finish with a positive attitude.
Tomorrow as I wave you goodbye on the bus I will feel that little bit of sadness. I hope I do not cry - tears will not fall because I am sad but because I am happy and proud. I know this is your first step into the big world, that big step without me or your daddy holding your hand. You seem so little to be making this step but I know this will be the making of you. Your new school is the best place for you to attend and whilst I am scared deep down, I am so excited.
Please show everyone tomorrow that little boy we know and love. Please do not be scared. Please grow in confidence and please show everyone the bright, happy, clever boy that you are.
With love on your first day at your new preschool,
Mummy
xxxx
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
- Maxwell went to his first ever Birthday Party
- Maxwell is obsessed with spending time in the bathroom
- Maxwell, Ben and I will soon be going on holiday
- Maxwell continues to improve with his eating
- Maxwell has been having tantrums
This week Maxwell attended his first every Birthday Party and he had lots of fun. Maxwell was quite shy around others as he was not used to the surroundings or the large amount of people who were in the room but after a while he soon settled and even won musical statues. It was lovely to see Maxwell playing with his friends.
At the present moment Maxwell is obsessed with spending time in the bathroom. He loves to have long baths in bubbly water, he loves to "swim" in the bath with his bath toys, he loves to flush toilets and pull toilet roll off the holder however his favorite activity is to brush his teeth at the present moment. He loves to brush his teeth in the mirror and must have his flashing red car toothbrush!
Maxwell, Ben and I are going away for a few days in a months time and we are looking forward to having a break away. This year has started off as a busy year for us all and at the same time it has been quite draining at times. The biggest stress in my life at the present moment is the unknown about Maxwell's development and how it may effect him later on in life. I am looking forward to our pediatrician appointment next month which will hopefully give me and my worries some sort of closure.
Maxwell has always been quite fussy when it comes to eating, he has always enjoyed eating dried food instead of food that may have sauce on however this week Maxwell has started to try lots of new foods which is great to see. This week Maxwell has eaten jelly, yogurts and has tried a wide range of sauces on his food which is brilliant to see. We will continue to offer Max new foods to try often.
I feel that Maxwell never had the terrible two's tantrums and although this was great, it seems that he often now has the terrible three tantrums. He is by no means the worst child on the planet when it comes to tantrums and he often settles after 5 minutes however it can often be horrible to see him get in a state over something minor.
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
I have not written a update on Maxwell over the last few weeks mainly because lots of things have been going on in life as well as we have both been poorly, however Maxwell is continuing to develop in lots of areas. We have had a busy few weeks and we have been on lots of adventures.
- Maxwell went to visit Nanny and Grandad
- Maxwell has been invited to his first Birthday party
- Maxwell has now been refereed to a pediatrician
- Maxwell's speech continues to improve
- Maxwell adores singing and has learnt lots of new songs
At the weekend we went to visit Nanny and Grandad who have recently been staying at Sandy Balls. Maxwell, Ben and I had a wonderful day out. There was lots for us to see and do and Maxwell enjoyed going to the soft play area, visiting the arcade and playing on the 2p machines as well as dipping into a delicious lunch. Maxwell also loved playing in the park however he got stuck on a tall climbing frame and had to be rescued by Grandad. Maxwell adores spending time with his Nanny and Grandad.
Last week Maxwell was invited to his first Birthday party which I thought was lovely. Maxwell has been invited to a Spider Man party and will be going next week. He was invited to it by a little boy at preschool and I am hoping Maxwell will have a fantastic time. At the present moment we are trying to find a suitable present to take.
Last week we got some news that the preschool along with Maxwell's speech therapist wanted Maxwell to see a pediatrician. There are a few problems that Maxwell have which seem to be worrying preschool so they have asked Ben and I to take Maxwell to be seen. At first I was a little thrown and very tearful however after taking in the news in, I have figured that there may be nothing wrong with Maxwell and if there are any issues, as a family we can help and support Maxwell. The most important thing is that he is a happy little boy and loves and enjoys life.
Maxwell's speech has continued to improve and Maxwell is managing to say a lot more. Maxwell now ask's for things and always like to say please and thank you when asking for things or when given things. I am very happy about how Maxwell's speech has continued to improve.
Although Maxwell is not a fluent speaker, he adores to sing. Maxwell adores to sing lots of nursery rhymes as well as enjoying to sing song's that he hears on the radio. When he does not know the words he loves to hum the songs which I think is really sweet. Maxwell's favourite songs at the moment are happy birthday, ba ba black sheep and row row your boat.
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
Friday, 23 January 2015
- Maxwell has enjoyed seeing Nanny and Grandad this week
- Maxwell has been enjoying our early morning walks to preschool
- Maxwell has a small obsession with taking items to bed
- Maxwell has a new "favorite" song
- Maxwell has settled into full days at preschool well
This week Maxwell spent some time with Nanny and Grandad. He went to visit them for the afternoon and whilst doing he had lots of fun with them. His favourite activity with them was going to the soft play. Anyone who know's Maxwell know's he has lots of energy, Maxwell was in the ball pit for over 2 hours and when asked to leave he did not want to! He went for a nice walk with them after and was extremely happy to see them.
Ben started a new job at the start of the year which means he is not working nights any more, it is great for our family life however Maxwell and I are having to get up early and having to walk to preschool. I thought Maxwell would end up getting very tired as it means he has to walk over a mile a day however he has been super about it and loves the long walk to preschool and back. The frosty mornings can be cold but its great to get lost of fresh air.
For a while now Maxwell has had a small obsession about putting objects in to his bed. First of all he just had cuddly toys in there but over a short amount of time it has turned into a magazine rack, a soft toy zoo, a car park and a sticker book! I hope Maxwell grows out of his obsession soon as it can be a nightmare taking all the objects up and down the stairs in the morning/evenings.
Maxwell has never really showed a strong interest in mainstream music however he adores the new song "up town funk". Maxwell often hears it in the radio in our car and can be heard muttering the chorus and humming along to the tune. Maxwell loves to dance to the song and often claps his hands and shakes a few moves out in our living room if it comes on the radio or TV when we are at home.
I did think it would take Maxwell a while to adjust to long days at preschool however he has adjusted well and makes very little fuss at all about being at preschool all day instead of half days, 2 days a week. Maxwell is getting on very well, his speech is improving, he is gaining more knowledge every day and is a very happy, cheerful little boy.
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
- Maxwell had his first parents "evening"
- Maxwell loves Daddy's new car
- Maxwell is being helpful in the home
- Maxwell and I went shopping for party bits
- Maxwell has missed going outside due to the cold weather.
Today we went to Maxwell's first parent's "evening". Recently we have seen such a change in Maxwell and he has been coming on leaps and bounds, especially in the speech area. He has been learning new things daily and at the present moment he seems to be like a little sponge which absorbs everything which is said to him. Today has been a proud day for Ben and I as parents, we were told that Maxwell was doing great and in actual fact he is a little clever clogs. We were told that he enjoys doing his own thing at preschool and has his own mind, he doesn't like to follow others. We were also told that only a month ago it was recorded that he liked playing on his own however over the past few weeks he loves playing with the other children. We have learnt he enjoys going outside a lot, loves playing with the dolls house and he is not afraid to get a preschool teacher if there is anything wrong. They have very little cause for concern as long as Maxwell's speech continues to improve and progress.
This week Ben got a new car. Maxwell adores the new car, mainly because he is able to see out the windows a little better than our old car as it was quite low to the ground however he also loves it due to it being a little more spacious for his legs and the fact that the windows are tinted so the sunlight will keep out of his eyes come summer. As a family we are really happy with our new car, it is a great treat to have just in time for Christmas.
Over the past week we have had bits and bobs done to the house. Maxwell has coped well with all the changes and has loved having visitors here. Maxwell continues to help me tidy and he has also learnt which hangers he needs to give me when we do the washing together, how to turn the hoover on so Daddy or I can hoover the house and he also loves to be involved in putting the washing machine on. Maxwell is a great helper around out home.
It is Maxwell's birthday in a few short weeks and I wanted to get prepared as I know we will have family over. This week we shopped in Tesco and saw that a lot of there party bits were reduced. Maxwell is a huge fan of pirates and all there sea themed products were half price so I knew I needed to pick some bits up. We are looking for one last item which is a new cake stand - I hope we are able to find one in time for Maxwell's Birthday.
Maxwell doesn't hate this weather but he dislikes it. Over the last few days we have been rained on and it is hard to explain to a little boy who loves to explore outside that he is unable to go and play because the weather is cold and wet. Maxwell has a cold at the present moment so on the wet, colder days he has been wrapped up warm and has been playing inside. I hope the weather brightens up a little this week so Maxwell is able to go and play.
Smash & Nude Food Movers Review
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
To return back to preschool Maxwell was sent some lovely items from Smash and Nude Food Movers. Not only were we sent a lovely, bright, toddler friendly lunch bag to accompany Maxwell back to preschool but we were also sent some lovely food storage containers to use in his new lunch bag and at home.
I always love to choose Maxwell unique items to use at preschool, instead of character items which we find many children have. We like to buy Maxwell bright, colourful, fun, unique items which we know Maxwell can identify easily. When Maxwell's new lunch bag arrived from Smash and Nude Food Movers I knew instantly that it would fit in with Maxwell's personality and I knew that no-one at Maxwell's preschool would have the same lunch box. The lunch bag we were sent was an amazing 3D bright green crocodile!
The lunch bag is a good quality item and it is clear that the item is made to last. The material is thick, the zip has thick teeth so is unlikely to get caught and broken and the lunch bag has a good size handy handle for Maxwell to keep hold of the lunch bag on his walks to preschool. The lunch bag is large in size and includes a main compartment, zipped pocket front and a reusable 500ml plastic drink bottle. The lunch bag also is insulated which is a great extra to have as it means Maxwell's food will stay chilled.
As a added bonus Smash and Nude Food Movers also sent us a selection of food storage containers. The idea of the containers is to eliminate the wastage of packaging, instead of spending money and using sandwich bags you are able to simply buy Smash and Nude Food Movers storage containers and use the containers over and over again. Not only are the containers great for eliminating waste they are also great for packing leftovers and also limits portions to healthy sizes in order to cut down on food waste.
We were sent a mini rubbish free lunchbox which is perfect to fit into the Smash and Nude Food Movers lunchbox. The mini lunchbox has two separate storage areas, one area is perfect to fit a sandwich in and the other area is perfect to add a range of snacks in. As a added extra the lunchbox is leak proof and is also easy clean due to its easy to wipe plastic material.
The last two products which we were sent are two very handy products. We were sent rubbish free snack tubes and a rubbish free yogurt mover. The snack tubes are 3 little tubs which all stack together however they also detach from one another if you are only looking to use one tub. These tubs are ideal to store dry fruit in, small crackers and even dips for lunchbox items such as bread sticks. The tubs are spill proof which is perfect if you are wanting to use the tubs for liquid items. The yogurt mover is one of my favorite items which we were sent due to its uniqueness. The yogurt mover is of course perfect for yogurt, the pot comes with a fab spoon which is reusable and is perfect for eating on the go, the pot also has a freeze gel wall which means that what ever is placed in the pot will stay cooler for longer.
Overall I was really impressed with the quality of the Smash and Nude Food Movers products. I would 100% reccomend their products to other parents. Their products not only save money over time but they are also eco friendly. Their products are well thought out and are priced reasonably for the quality of the item which you get. Smash and Nude Food Movers products can be found in all good supermarkets. You are able to find more information here.
I always love to choose Maxwell unique items to use at preschool, instead of character items which we find many children have. We like to buy Maxwell bright, colourful, fun, unique items which we know Maxwell can identify easily. When Maxwell's new lunch bag arrived from Smash and Nude Food Movers I knew instantly that it would fit in with Maxwell's personality and I knew that no-one at Maxwell's preschool would have the same lunch box. The lunch bag we were sent was an amazing 3D bright green crocodile!
The lunch bag is a good quality item and it is clear that the item is made to last. The material is thick, the zip has thick teeth so is unlikely to get caught and broken and the lunch bag has a good size handy handle for Maxwell to keep hold of the lunch bag on his walks to preschool. The lunch bag is large in size and includes a main compartment, zipped pocket front and a reusable 500ml plastic drink bottle. The lunch bag also is insulated which is a great extra to have as it means Maxwell's food will stay chilled.
As a added bonus Smash and Nude Food Movers also sent us a selection of food storage containers. The idea of the containers is to eliminate the wastage of packaging, instead of spending money and using sandwich bags you are able to simply buy Smash and Nude Food Movers storage containers and use the containers over and over again. Not only are the containers great for eliminating waste they are also great for packing leftovers and also limits portions to healthy sizes in order to cut down on food waste.
We were sent a mini rubbish free lunchbox which is perfect to fit into the Smash and Nude Food Movers lunchbox. The mini lunchbox has two separate storage areas, one area is perfect to fit a sandwich in and the other area is perfect to add a range of snacks in. As a added extra the lunchbox is leak proof and is also easy clean due to its easy to wipe plastic material.
The last two products which we were sent are two very handy products. We were sent rubbish free snack tubes and a rubbish free yogurt mover. The snack tubes are 3 little tubs which all stack together however they also detach from one another if you are only looking to use one tub. These tubs are ideal to store dry fruit in, small crackers and even dips for lunchbox items such as bread sticks. The tubs are spill proof which is perfect if you are wanting to use the tubs for liquid items. The yogurt mover is one of my favorite items which we were sent due to its uniqueness. The yogurt mover is of course perfect for yogurt, the pot comes with a fab spoon which is reusable and is perfect for eating on the go, the pot also has a freeze gel wall which means that what ever is placed in the pot will stay cooler for longer.
Overall I was really impressed with the quality of the Smash and Nude Food Movers products. I would 100% reccomend their products to other parents. Their products not only save money over time but they are also eco friendly. Their products are well thought out and are priced reasonably for the quality of the item which you get. Smash and Nude Food Movers products can be found in all good supermarkets. You are able to find more information here.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the product for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
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