Monday, October 8, 2012

All Aboard!

 What little boy doesn't like trains? Mine is currently in Love.
Everyday we pass this old (recently restored) historic train depot. I finally took the time to stop and visit.  Inside were some old photographs and a few other odds and ends that little hands should not touch. The outside was its redeeming quality. It is beautiful. I believe Little Mister enjoyed going up and down the stairs more than anything else. We played until the mowers showed up... this was our cue to scram!
(He is a little scared of LOUD noises.)


 These were some really neat old pictures of the depot. In the top picture it is on the right. In the lower picture it is far back and on the left.


Of course our activities for the day had to be ALL about trains!
We practiced spelling his name on a Name Train.


I fired up the Photoshop and made a quick Train Trace Pre-Writing practice sheet.
 

Have you tried this with your kiddos? I actually still have one from my childhood.
Pennies on the Rail Road tracks.
Before and After
 

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17 comments:

  1. vickyOctober 8, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Believe it or not when my son was little he didn't care much for trains! My daughter on the other hand was very much into trains and cars! Very smart of you to use his new 'lovr' as an educational opportunity! And yes, I have tried this 'coin on the railroad tracks' game too!

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    1. UnknownOctober 8, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Awesome things shouldn't be gender specific.. HeeHee. I grew up with all boy cousins and we got the same toys for Christmas. I still have a box of HotWheels that were mine as a child. When Little Mister gets a little older, I will let him look at them. =0)

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  2. Veronica LeeOctober 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    My boys were crazy over trains when they were little!

    Hi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog!
    Have a nice day!

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  3. HeidiOctober 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    My son was train obsessed for many years as a young child. I never did try the penny on the tracks though. :( Thanks for linking up with us over at NOBH! Please grab our button and add it to your post or sidebar.

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  4. Vanessa @ See Vanessa CraftOctober 9, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    What fun train activities!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tot School Tuesday on See Vanessa Craft :)

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  5. Kelly ~ Our Everyday HarvestOctober 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful time! I had no idea about the penny tricks...good to know!

    Thank you for linking up at the Harvest of Friends Weekend Blog Hop this past week!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    my lads love trains and we have loads in our house. Luckily we pass a train track when we walk to school too.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Visiting via happy Family Times.

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  7. toady mamaOctober 11, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Julie - My guys love trains too! Fun projects here!

    I've made both of my boys train lap books. Here's the link if you need more train ideas.
    http://motherofdiscussion.blogspot.com/2012/07/train-lap-book.html

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  8. Andie JayeOctober 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    the name train = pure genius!! love it! i've wanted to try the pennies on a train track forever! thanks for linking this up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  9. KristenOctober 13, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    My little boy has train-fever! He has drawn the whole family into it and we're having a blast. Just had his 5th birthday party at a railroad. Here is the link if you want to check it out: http://www.celebrateeverydaywithme.com/2012/09/a-chugga-chugga-choo-choo-train-party.html. Stopping by from I Can Teach My Child. :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    That prewriting page is great and really helps them learn to control their pen. The name train is awesome too. How did he do when the train came by? My kids would love that! Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library.

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  11. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)October 18, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    what a FUN study! I love the name train =-)

    Thanks for linking up to TGIF! I so look forward to seeing everyone's creativity. I hope you link up again tomorrow =-)
    Beth

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  12. jennifischer.blogspot.comOctober 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Once again, I see that our boys would definitely get along. My preschooler loves trains and visiting train stations is one of his favorite outings. I especially love the name train.

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  13. Trisha @ Inspiration LaboratoriesOctober 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    My son loves trains, too! Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Showcase. :)

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  14. CarrieOctober 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Oh, how fun!! My daughter loves them too! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I love the name train! And I'm printing off the prewriting activity right now. Thanks!

    - Jessica from play-trains.com (my OpenID isn't working...sigh...)

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