Tot School ::34::
It's been awhile since I've posted what we're doing with Kaleb, partially because Mommy is falling into the slacker department and not doing as much intentional stuff as I originally planned. Because sometimes life happens and then Kaleb gets the short end of the 'teaching' stick.
On the bright side, he has his letter sounds down pat and is signing the days of the week thanks to a few Leap Frog dvds...But when I DO actually plan, remember to take pictures and when my camera decides to work, there can some actual Tot School results.
Exhibit A: Found these great simple puzzles from Leap Frog that have shape matching and also numbers and letters. We just worked with the shape matching this week.
Exhibit B: Blurry, but proof that we also played with blocks this week {from Discovery Toys}. We had fun naming colors and stacking them together to make a rainbow.
Exhibit C: Sink time and 'washing dishes'. Why I haven't let him do this sooner is beyond me! Kept Kaleb occupied for quite some time...even though I had lots of water to sop up later.
Exhibit D: The dry-erase board was pulled out along with the markers {he is fascinated by markers lately} and he had fun scribbling and writing along with all of us.
Exhibit E: Wii Time with Outdoor Adventure! Kaleb loves the pipe slider game on this as well as the jumprope game - but needs a little help with the mat patting, so the other kids help him out.
Exhibit F: Scrunchies on a stick. Great activity for fine motor skills and we also use it to name colors and count how many are on the stick.
Exhibit G: Silent reading time. Kaleb crawled up in bed next to me the other day and grabbed a book from Rick's nightstand. Just cracked me up because he was so intently 'reading'. Especially because of the book title.
Don't forget to visit Carissa at 1+1+1=1 for some more Tot School posts.
Labels: Kaleb, Tot School
14 Comments:
Awww, so cute! I am a new homeschooling Mommy. I am doing preschool with my four year old daughter this year, and I love it! I love all of the great ideas on your site! Thanks!
By Tiffany, At October 18, 2009 at 8:31 AM
LOL! I LOVE the picture with the Glenn Beck book! That's too cute!
By Debbie, At October 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM
You've got to admire his taste in reading material. LOL
By Stefanie, At October 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Such cute pictures, and great ideas for simple preschool activities to prompt them. I agree with the washing dishes. It is such a fascination for kids, and you get your kitchen floor cleaned at the same time. :-)
~Erin
By 6intow, At October 18, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Love the pictures-- the reading one is my favorite!! I may have to borrow that book from the little guy!
By Wendy, At October 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Those are really cute pictures. It seems like you're giving him some wonderful opportunities to learn, and he picks up so much (literally) just from being around the others who are learning. He is case in point of having the right books around to browse through, even with a binkie! : ) Enjoy!
By Kathy, At October 18, 2009 at 5:14 PM
He is sure having fun with all the activities you have for him. Selena loves the dry erase board as well. I want a Wii but my husband thinks it is totally not needed. Love the picture of him reading!
By Debbie, At October 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM
I've never thought about having B help me wash dishes. Great idea!
By The Activity Mom, At October 18, 2009 at 8:48 PM
My son is a big fan of washing the dishes too, and I'm not sure why I waited so long to try it either! We love the Letter Factory DVD. Does your son enjoy the Let's Go To School video too? Thinking about ordering that one.
By Cara, At October 18, 2009 at 9:34 PM
You so need to send that picture to Glen Beck. He would get such a kick out of it.
By Unknown, At October 19, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Yes, I love the reading picture too. It cracked me up:)
By Erin, At October 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM
You should send that photo to Glenn! HA HA!
By Mama Teaching 3, At October 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM
I like the scrunchies on a stick! And I love that he washed dishes! :) He can come to my house anytime. ;)
By Nicole {tired, need sleep}, At October 19, 2009 at 9:37 PM
My preschooler loves Glenn Beck, too! LOL....
;) Ami
By ami, At October 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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