Pumpkin Patch Tomorrow

It looks like the rain is predicted to hold off until the afternoon, so don't forget about our pumpkin patch outing tomorrow! We will meet at Faulkners' (I-470 and Raytown Rd) at 10 am.  If you want to follow people, meet at church at 9:30 am.  Cost is $7 per person, kids ages 2 and under are free.  Admission does include a free pie pumpkin.  They do have picnic tables so if you'd like to pack snacks or lunch, feel free.  

Next Week Pumpkin Patch

Today we had a great time putting together treat bags for the Wm Southern staff.  Don't under estimate the impact something little like that has.  These teachers LOVE getting special surprises and it goes a long way in spreading Christ's love.  

Next week....Pumpkin Patch Day!!  We will meet at Faulkners' (I-470 and Raytown Rd) at 10 am.  If you want to follow people, meet at church at 9:30 am.  Cost is $7 per person, kids ages 2 and under are free.  Admission does include a free pie pumpkin.  They do have picnic tables so if you'd like to pack snacks or lunch, feel free.  Hopefully it's a gorgeous day and lots of fun!

Education Resources

Here are some internet resources that might help you and your little one as you get ready for school!

This was one of my favorite site. You have to create an account but it has video game like educational games and you can search for games by age and subject. http://www.iknowthat.com

This is one of my favorites! This is BookFlix by the Mid Continent Library. You can watch books as they are read to you and your little one. You must login with your mid continent library card number. http://proxy.mcpl.lib.mo.us/login/370

This site has a free educational movie a week or you can pay for the subscription. The videos are great! http://www.brainpopjr.com

Your little one can play education games and search by subject. http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

A list of popular children's websites, compiled by a GA elementary school. http://www.wacona.com/kindergartengames/kindergartengames.html

Dr Seuss Games http://www.seussville.com/

I Spy online game http://www.scholastic.com/ispy/games/index.htm

Rhyming fun http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/reggie/index.htm

PBS Kids http://pbskids.org/

Literacy activities you can do at home http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Kindergarten_Literacy_Activities_66523_7.pdf

A sight you can use to create handwriting worksheets for your little one. http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/

Registration is Open

Registration is open for the fall semester!  Moms of any age, with kids of any age, are welcome to attend.  Click register to register. We can't wait to see you on September 12, 10-11:30 am in the newly renovated Cafe area at Noland Rd Baptist Church.  

Fall Schedule: (Monday Moms on the Move are outings; all other meetings will take place at NRBC)

September 12: Bringing Education Home (panel discussion)

September 19: Messy Moms Guide to Playing With Kids
Sept 26 - Monday Moms on the Move - Play and Picnic at Waterfall Park (in case of rain, we will go to Toddler Town at Independence Sermon Center)
Saturday, October 1 - Monday Moms on the Move - Louisburg Ciderfest outing for the whole family

October 10 - Mission Project 

October 17 - Monday Moms on the Move - Faulkner's Pumpkin Patch 

October 24 - Structure of the Family  

November 7 - Topic TBA 

November 14 - Decorating your home for the Holidays 

November 21 - Monday Moms on the Move - KidZone (Blue Springs) 

December 5 - Monday Moms on the Move - Christmas Outing TBA

Fall Schedule

Fall Schedule: (Monday Moms on the Move are outings; all other meetings will take place at NRBC)

September 12: Bringing Education Home (panel discussion)

September 19: Messy Moms Guide to Playing With Kids
Sept 26 - Monday Moms on the Move - Play and Picnic at Waterfall Park (in case of rain, we will go to Toddler Town at Independence Sermon Center)
Saturday, October 1 - Monday Moms on the Move - Louisburg Ciderfest outing for the whole family

October 10 - Mission Project 

October 17 - Monday Moms on the Move - Faulkner's Pumpkin Patch 

October 24 - Structure of the Family  

November 7 - Topic TBA 

November 14 - Decorating your home for the Holidays 

November 21 - Monday Moms on the Move - KidZone (Blue Springs) 

December 5 - Monday Moms on the Move - Christmas Outing TBA

Semester begins September 12!

Are you getting excited for another great semester of Monday Moms?!? Mark your calendar our first meeting is Monday, September 12 (stay tuned for a full schedule when it is finalized). Our tuition fee will be $15 this semester. As always if you have any questions please e-mail Elizabeth at elizabethscholes@yahoo.com. See you September 12!

July Happenings

July 11 - Play/Picnic at the spray park (McCoy park, across from Truman Library in Independence off 24 hwy), 10 am.  Bring swimsuits, sunscreen, and a lunch.  There are picnic tables or you can bring a blanket and/or chairs.  I know a handful of us will not be able to attend so it might be a small group but certainly no less fun!

July 25 - Paradise Park.  Moms are free (because it's a Monday) and kids under 1 are free, age 2 are $4.50 and 2-9 are $9.  There are coupons in the 2011 entertainment book for BOGO but the website also states that the Moms Free thing cannot be combined with other coupons, so I'm not sure on how all that would work.  I plan to bring coupons with me just in case.  We will meet there at 10.  Most of our kids will probably be doing the Edutainment Center but there are also other cool things for bigger kids - rock wall, go karts, mini golf, etc. 

www.paradise-park.com

June Events!

1. June 20 - Trip to the KC Zoo.  We will meet at the park when it opens at 9:30.  I think many have season passes for their family but if you do not and need a coupon from entertainment book let me know so we can round some up for you.  Pack lunches for you and your child and we'll stop at some point and picnic there.  Remember the water and sunscreen!  
2. June 30 - Moms Night Out.  Meet at Cheddars in Independence at 6:30.  Our awesome child care volunteers are willing to watch kids that night if needed but we will need to know ASAP if they are needed so they can plan accordingly.  So do not let that stop you from coming!  

Anyone and everyone is welcome to be part of Monday Moms so please invite friends to come if you think they will be interested.

Summer Schedule

June 8-Coco Key Water Park-meet in the Coco Key parking lot at 10 am   

 -Cost $5 IF YOU PAY by June 1

June 20-Kansas City Zoo-bring a sack lunch

-Cost $9 adults $6 children 3-11

July 11-Spray Park-location TBA

-FREE

July 25-Paradise Park 10 am

-Cost free adults and children under 1, $4.5 (children 1-2), $9 (children 2-9)

August 8-Pool Party-location TBA

Mommy Outings!

June 30-Mom’s Night Out

August 1-Mom’s Lunch Out (childcare provided at church)

What is Monday Moms?

....is a community of moms in pursuit of embracing the grace of Christ to enable them to be the woman, wife and mom they are individually called to be, through the means of weekly fellowship and speakers on topics that support those roles. 

• Monday mornings from 10:00-11:30

• Once a month "Monday Moms on the Move" outings (this will be a huge, fun play date with all the kids, but if you're kid-less, we'll match you up with other kid-less moms and you can have a break and go chat over coffee!)

• Childcare will be provided, if needed

• Semester fee is $15
• Noland Road Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055