This week we focused on reviewing all of the information we previously learned. I touched on a little bit of that last week, but we didn't do enough. Instead, reviewed a little bit the first day and moved on with the new 4-week study. However, I learned quickly he really needed a good week of review.
For instance, after two weeks of not talking about day/night and the differences, he got confused. In addition, recognizing letters was a bit tougher when we weren't using them in context anymore. Instead of forging ahead and adding 5 more letters into the mix, I decided to just use the week as a review week.
It's good we did, too, because Knox was out of commission with a high fever Wednesday and Thursday. Poor bug was not himself, and we didn't do a lick of work. Really, our brains melted with all of the TV, but I have to say he's much better and "back!"
To review without feeling like it he was testing in school, we hit the streets. We went on a walk and pointed out all of the things he'd learned--colors, trees, flowers, counting items, animals and even sky, clouds and the sun.
We played on the couch with a blanket and made a tent, and the holes in the blanket made "stars" with the lights on. It was a great teachable moment, asking him when stars come out (in the dark) and the moon is present at night.
We used our binoculars, played with colored play-doh and had a great week. Now...we're ready to tackle the next unit!
Hope you guys had a great week, too! We're ready for the weekend, because like I said...He's back!!
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