Wednesday is our Classical Conversations day. We take a break from our work and learn a plethora of facts in math, science, history, grammar, latin and art. It is amazing to see how much information young children can retain. It's even more astonishing to discover how much I didn't learn in school. Either it wasn't taught or I was zoned out during the lessons; maybe it's a mixture of both, but I sure am glad to be learning too!
RightStart Math updates. We are moving right along with RightStart. We currently learning how to partition 10. We play several games to help reinforce this. Click actually asked to play a game today.
I believe in one of the recent posts I discussed using a different approach to spealling and writing. Everyday I've given Click things to write and watched him 'create' ways to spell the words. He's written a letter to Grandma, several menus, a grocery list, and he even wrote a letter to his Children's Church classmate... on his own time and prompting! So, for now at least, this will be the method we use to spark creativity, practice handwriting and spelling. When he matures and his penmanship improves, we'll move toward a formal spelling program.
Draw Write Now. I heard good reviews about this book and picked up a copy. To date, Click has drawn a Goose, a Rabbit, and a Hen. I was impressed with his production because he is the Stickman King! I am looking forward to seeing his progress over the next 12 months.
Story of the World 2. We now have the CD's to accompany the book. It is a major time saver for me. We open the book together, listen to Jim Weiss read and then move on to other things. I like the CD because I can pop it in the car for reinforcement, and the hubby and learn too.
What about Clack?
She is very much the tactile learner and outdoor baby. She loves nature and has enjoyed planting bell peppers and all of the 'creative' things her brother plants. She is fascinated by birds and airplanes. I am constantly studying her in order to prepare myself for her learning style. It is a joy (and challenge) to watch her personality blossom.
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