Weekly Update 2/4 – 2/8

Reading: Monster is still progressing wonderfully with AAR. Reading is still a challenge for him and he tries to avoid it, but I can tell that his confidence is growing. He is starting to recognize words we haven’t covered in the program and likes to point out words he knows on TV or in the store. Monster finished lesson 6 and started lesson 7. The lessons have a lot of components and tend to take longer for Monster to finish, but I don’t want to rush him. Tank still participates in reading time and can usually decode faster than Monster. I will probably begin working through Ordinary Parents Guide to Reading with her as she doesn’t need the incremental approach that Monster does.

Math: Monster completed lessons 13-16 of RightStart A. He is still excited about the program and I love the short lessons. They are just long enough to keep him engaged and learning without losing his attention. I love that it has a variety of topics presented, but constantly reviews previous lessons. Tank joins in on all of his lessons, but I can tell that some of the concepts fly over her head. We work on Singapore K A when she wants her own math time and will switch to RightStart A in the Fall.

Handwriting: Monster is not complaining about practicing handwriting!! He still gets frustrated when he doesn’t form a number correctly, but he keeps trying :) Tank and Monster are also fascinated with mail. They love sending and receiving mail so I bought them cardboard mailboxes to use as their own. Mail has been flying all over my house!



 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Story of the World Ancients: We took a detour this past week as Monster wasn’t enjoying listening to me read from the book. I’ve decided to continue learning about ancients, but use the Magic Tree House books instead. Monster loves these books and can’t wait to start learning about Mummies next week.

I didn’t capture many good photos this week, but I promise to have a ton for next week!