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Saturday 21 June 2014

UK Scrappers 2014 52 Card Challenge - Week 23

This week's challenge was from photo inspiration - something Nat pinned to Pinterest. 

 
 
And here's my aqua and yellow card, using mainly CTMH products from the Skylark range for my friend Kerry's birthday:
 

 
Supplies:
Close to My Heart Skylark Picture My Life card, Teal Shimmer Trim, Skylark Chipboard, patterned paper (Yellow Quatrefoil), Complements (Daisy), Assortment (Yellow Resin Daisy), Cardstock Juniper and Slate, Slate and Lagoon inks
Small Scallop Scissors
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Dlites Blooms 3
Stampin' Up! Curly Cute sentiment
Stardust Stickles
 
I really like this card, though it did cause me a few head-scratching moments and took longer to execute than it should. 
 
I made her a batch of cards as a little present, so I will be back to share those when I've had a chance to upload.  Thanks for your visit! :)
 
 


Friday 20 June 2014

Henry and Lewis - almost Three

Dear Henry and Lewis,

In just a couple of weeks' time you will be three.  We have been in Chinchilla for just over four months, but in that time, we have all made some really lovely friends, who we will be very sad to leave. 

In these few short months, you have both learned:
  • how to pronounce helicopter
  • to grasp the basics in doing a jigsaw
  • how to play well with other children
In this past month especially, Henry your imagination is coming to the fore and you are now making up your own stories and songs.  You particularly love taking pretend medicine and practising to be a Doctor, after all our recent bouts of illness. 

Lewis, you speak a lot with Henry and to us, but a lot of what you say is still incomprehensible.  You seem to be very gymnastic, and love to hang upside down on the sofa like a little buddha.  We have been through the "that's mine" phase and whilst we're not out yet, hopefully the worst is over. 

We will be especially sad to leave your Day Care, which is Charley's Place, which you both thoroughly enjoy.  It is a really special facility, and you have loved interacting with the animals and growing things on the farm.  Here is a copy of your reports from your parent/teacher interviews:


CHARLEY’S PLACE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SUMMARY

 

Child’s name:  __________Lewis Drummond-Jones                                      D.O.B:_ 06/07/2011__

 

Room: _____In The Outback_______  Attendance pattern:   M    T   W    Th    F

 

Learning
Outcome
Your child’s progress:
 
1. IDENTITY
Lewis is a pleasant and happy child. He has begun to build strong relationships with educators. Lewis is almost always smiling and this has gained him many friendships from his peers. We are working with Lewis to be independent and play with all the children.
2. CONNECTEDNESS
Lewis is empathic towards all his peers and offers comfort. Lewis is aware of fairness and shares well with others. Lewis enjoys one-on-one time with educators and enjoys praise.
3. WELLBEING
Lewis is becoming strong in his social and emotional wellbeing. He is starting to understand how he feels and is able to positively deal with his emotions the majority of the time. We are working with Lewis to gain knowledge of his health and physical wellbeing and realising his bodies needs, we working with Lewis on using the toilet.
4. CONFIDENT AND
INVOLVED LEARNERS
Lewis enjoys all types of play he is happy and content in all situations. Lewis is enthusiastic and hardworking when working on tasks. Lewis is learning to take calculated risks when furthering his play.
5. EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATORS
Lewis is working on his communication. We are working with Lewis to use his words and to deveolp his vocabulary. Lewis enjoys counting and making noises out loud. Lewis understands what is being said and follows instructions most of the time.
Summary statement:
Lewis is a pleasure to have. He is happy everyday and it’s contagious. HE plays well with all the children and is making many friends.
 
 
 
 
Parent comments:
 
 We have really appreciated the input and insight into our children, and are grateful to Miss Pol for drawing up goals to maximise our children's future.
 
                                                                                Signed by Parent: ____________________________________
 

 

 

 

Date:  ________________                             Signed by Educator: __________________________________

 

Philosophy Link: “The magical steps of play and discovery are accentuated with enjoyment. Children will learn and thrive through Play and Education for success. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities are fundamental to achieve quality outcomes for children.”
 

 
 
Our immediate goal is to work with Lewis on improving his language skills. 


CHARLEY’S PLACE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SUMMARY

 

Child’s name:  ___________Henry Drummond-Jones_          D.O.B:_ _06/07/2011___

 

Room: ____In The Outback________ Attendance pattern:   M    T   W    Th    F

 

Learning
Outcome
Your child’s progress:
 
1. IDENTITY
Henry is happy and excited upon arrival and settles immediately. Henry feels safe secure and supported. Henry plays well with others however we are working with Henry on sharing and using gentle hands and feet.
2. CONNECTEDNESS
Henry is empathic towards his friends. Henry enjoys playing with the boys. He enjoys hands on activities such as trains or arts and crafts. We are working on Henry’s turn taking and listening skills during planned activities and group time. Henry and educators are working towards using or gentle hands and positively expressing emotions.
3. WELLBEING
Henry is becoming strong in his social and emotional wellbeing and is learning to control his emotions but can easily become frustrated if things are not going his way. We have been expressing the importance of taking responsibility for his own physical health and wellbeing e.g. eating good foods and drinking lots of water. Henry is doing well with his toileting there is still a little way to go but he has come so far.
4. CONFIDENT AND
INVOLVED LEARNERS
Henry enjoys hands on play and building, he also enjoys role-play with his peers.  Henry resources his own learning through connecting with people, place and processed and natural materials. Henry has a vivid imagination and is extremely curious. We are working with Henry on following instructions.
5. EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATORS
Henry‘s verbal communication is becoming much clearer and he is enjoying being able to express his wants and needs. We are working with Henry to use his words in frustrating situations. Henry has a great understanding of patterns and numbers.
Summary statement:
Henry is a happy child while attending Charley’s Place. We are working with Henry to assist him in continuing to build strong relationships with peers and educators.
 
Parent comments:
 
 It was brilliant to get additional insight that Henry is a particularly outdoor orientated child who loves to get involved with the animals.  I appreciate working in partnership to encourage Henry in those areas where he needs particular attention.
 
                                                                                Signed by Parent: ____________________________________
 

 

 

 

Date:  ________________                             Signed by Educator: __________________________________

 

Philosophy Link: “The magical steps of play and discovery are accentuated with enjoyment. Children will learn and thrive through Play and Education for success. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities are fundamental to achieve quality outcomes for children.”
 

 You are both thriving there, and it is wonderful to witness.  You have both easily hit your age milestones and we are looking forward to what happens next. 
 
We are having your 3rd birthday party in Jubilee Park this Sunday afternoon, 22nd June and hope to get some very nice updated photos of you then.  In the meantime, we are also preparing for our move to Hervey Bay and are hopeful that all will proceed smoothly. 

Much love always,
Mummy x

Wednesday 4 June 2014

52 Card 2014 UK Scrappers - Weeks 21 and 22

I've managed to make two cards lately, and catch up a little bit on the UK Scrappers 52 Card Challenge 2014. 
 
We've had quite a bit of sickness hit this house, so I have been very blessed to find very good friends here in Chinchilla who I can rely on and ask favours of - this means a lot - especially in relation to your children!
 
So I decided to make two cards with similar elements, but variations on a theme ....
 
Week 21 - side vertical greeting
 
I am not a fan of side greetings - so I changed it to have side elements, and run my word bubbles down on the vertical.  The very light green didn't photograph well, but it did work well on the card.  There was a background of light pink vellum which doesn't show too well here, but it does add another texture and visual layer. 
 




Week 22 - 50 shades of green
 
 
Different greens were added in the light green ink, small green pearl stars, the star buttons and the green Bazzill Just the Edge strip.  I normally wouldn't add a lime green with a jade green, but the addition of the lace and the pink edging made it work. 
 
The base noughts and crosses paper was actually some stationery that my Mum bequeathed to me a long, long time ago - I think that is the last sheets of it and that I have managed to use it up!
 
Supplies:
Stationery notecard
Pink vellum
Bazzill Lime Green Just the Edge Strip
Heidi Swapp pink adhesive tape
Green Star buttons, pearl star embellishments
Star punch
Stardust Stickles
Doodlebug Paper Posies, Pink Glitter
Lace
Light Green Chalk ink
Martha Stewart punch
Pink daisy felt ribbon
Close to My Heart Balloon Talk stamps
 
The cards were quite different form my usual style because of the different types of greeting, but I quite liked them - even more importantly, the recipients liked them too!
 
I've definitely made more than 30 cards now in my journey to buying new stash, but as the budget has been blown out of the water since starting as a Close to My Heart Consultant, it feels a bit of a con to continue - but the counting of how much craft you've done is fun, I guess!  Officially, cards 19 and 20 I think ...