chapter books...

we've entered the world of chapter books...

it's so amazing to see leo's interest...

his ability to follow along from one day to the next... from chapter to chapter...

his excitement... his understanding... 

now to find some good ones...

what chapter books are you reading?

sponges...

add some sponges to water...

explore wet and dry...

the feeling of sponges being squished...

the sounds of the water...

and my heart fills with joy as i watch the quiet concentration.

clean mud...

a simple, messy, wonderfully smelling, activity...

not only fun in the end, but an equally fun process...

i started with this recipe...

although the amounts can be played with... it's the ingredients that matter.

soap... shredded...

toilet paper... torn...

warm water... added...

equals clean mud... squished.