Because of my husband's work schedule, we don't have school on Mondays. So, today, we've enjoyed some fun, and I thought I'd share it with you.

I love to see my kids pretend. I know there are some who believe fantasy and make-believe are sinful, but I personally think that it's okay, even good, for kids to imagine to their heart's content. (Disclaimer: I'm not a fan of "dark fantasy," however, like Dungeons and Dragons, etc.) I'm glad that my kids are growing in their ability to discern real and pretend...it's a mark of maturity. At the same time, silliness is sometimes the mother of creativity, and I'm weary of a culture that wants my kids to grow up too fast and be too smart too soon. Let's have some fun, already!

Anyway, ranting aside, my kids are having fun writing pretend stories about leprechauns and are designing leprechaun traps at the moment.

Here are some fun links to try:

Puzzles, songs, silly stories, fingerplays, coloring sheets:
http://stepbystepcc.com/leprechauns.html

Story and limerick starters:
www.storyit.com (One of my favorite sites!)

Leprechaun "history" and how to make a "trap:"
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/leprechauns/a/030501a.htm

Happy Home Schooling,
Mrs. Sherry