This weekend was an exciting weekend for my family. We attended my nephew's wedding which was fantastic and I got to finally see my nieces since COVID! Both were married during the height of COVID and I could'nt attend. The icing on the cake is one of my niece's is about to have a baby boy! My first grand-nephew!

As I was thinking about an activity for today's newsletter, I wound up taking a stroll down memory lane. When these kiddos were born I made sock monkeys for them. I was asked if I would make them for the new babies. I said "OF COURSE!"

So... for those of you who remember Sock Monkeys from childhood, creating them yourself, or just plain curious I have several links to share and directions to make your own (it's my orignal pattern). Enjoy!

Monkey Sock Doll Pattern and Directions

All About the Sock Monkey (customsockshop.com)

All Kinds of Sock Monkeys and Other Sock Critters Too! (pinterest.com)

45 Hour Growth and Development

45 Hour Infant/Toddler Methods and Materials

45 Hour Preschool Methods and Materials

Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act



First Aid & CPR Blended

First Aid and CPR In-Person

*6 Hour Medication Administration

* Developing Program Tranquility

* The Subtle Teacher: Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom