Homework


I'm sure this will change as time goes on, but right now, I love helping Jackson with his kindergarten homework.  It's usually involves fun activities or reading with him, and sometimes it gives me an idea of themes I can delve further into with the kids.  Anyway, usually when I'm helping Jackson, Wyatt just plays with toys or watches a show.  This week, I'm trying something new and having the two boys do "homework" at the same time.  Just like I did with the homeschool preschool in Visalia and Phoenix, every week I'm going to work on a new letter with Wyatt.  It definitely is not going to be anything too elaborate, because if it was, I wouldn't do it!

Tracing the letter 'A'.  This was a big hit with both boys, so I think I'll kick off the new letter each week doing this.  It really isn't too bad to clean up either- just grab the little dirt devil and I'm good to go :)
A for Ambulance :)  I love Wyatt's people drawings!  Oh and I thought it was cute that Jackson wrote "gud job"  I love to see the way early readers sound out words. 

Comments

Kaitlin said…
i love that flour idea. but i think i'll pour it into a cookie sheet with sides. and jackson has awesome art skills.
March 14, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Molly said…
love the flour idea too! and did wyatt draw all those people?! totally impressed! max isn't too into the drawing thing!
March 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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