I was inspired by Sara's designated "school time" that I thought I would try it with dd and ds. Because our "work area" is in the basement, it makes it kind of hard for me to present new work to dd when ds(20 mo.) is interested. I've only done it twice so far, but so far so good. Dd loves "school time." We have also started out with the silence game, which I was not sure how she would do, but she really took to it. I then move both kiddos to the island in the kitchen. I first give ds something to work on (puzzle, shape sorting, coloring, etc.), then I present new work to dd. So far I am convinced that this is the way for us. I have discovered that dd's writing/tracing skills are further along than I thought. I plan to have 4-5 "school" things for us to work on each morning. Hopefully, this will spark more interest in dd to spend more time in the work area during ds's pm nap.
things we have done:
tracing practice (shapes)
tracing name
red knobless cylinders
blue knobless cylinders
review of /a/ sound
tracing "a"
thanks Sara!!!
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wow, way to go, post-partem mommy!
the fun is in presenting, isn't it? The challenging part is getting everything ready the night before, which takes a lot of decision making and planning, doesn't it?
I've heard several times that girls develop writing and speech before typical boys. We've really struggled with writing. Karen's albums gave me some ideas they've liked, however.
Is this from Lynnette? Congrats on your newest little daughter!!! I'm so amazed you are even posting let alone schooling. :)
Our dd has definitely developed speech and writing earlier than ds - sometimes right on his heels (it seems) for writing especially. Their development is so neat to witness.
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