Creative Wednesdays

I hear the birds singing in the backyard, a promise of a good day today. The sun is shining, the skies are blue. One of my boys is awake and having breakfast, the other still catching z's. Today is our creative day, and a time of changing things up just a bit.
Wednesday has almost always been our day to be creative, in a variety of ways. We've been on a baking binge for weeks, making cake or cupcakes weekly. One week was so hot that we made banana splits instead. Now, I feel its time to change it up a bit. I have my easel set up on the backporch, along with my preschooler's. I also have a copy of "The Preschoolers Busy Book," which gives ideas for activities and creativity with children ages 3-6 yrs. I've picked it up before from the library, and it was time to do so again; I love taking books like this one out repeatedly. Sometimes, you find something of interest that you may have passed by the first time you had it in your possession. What I like about this book is that its sectioned by by themes. Rainy day ideas, what to do outdoors, how to explore when out and about, the three r's (reading, 'riting, & 'rithmetic), the arts (music, dance, drama), and art (visual & crafts) gets its own section. Recipes for homemade playdough, fingerpaint, etc...good source to have around when you have little ones. Being able to stay at home, working on homeschool preschool, this helps keep from the old saying "There's nothing to do!"
What will we do today? Oh, a smattering of things. Some art, a bit of math and science, music (listening and playing), free play (this is always a good way to come down off of concentrated work for 20 mins at a time), reading, and just going with the flow of the day and having fun. If you're child is not enjoying his/herself, then why do the activity? If it peaks his/her interest, go for it. If it doesn't, let it go. If you like it and think your child might have fun with it but just doesn't seem interested at the initial time, save it and go back another time. New things appear differently to all children. Some dive in, loving change. Others want to test the water, toe at a time. Don't push or pressure, let them grow as they will; because they will blossom.
Here's to Wednesdays, the creative process, busy children, and the parents who love them. Cheers! ~Momma