We started our new unit yesterday with a very relaxed class after a pretty busy weekend for everyone.The kiddos used their magnifying glasses to identify items on the theme poster and we talked about the initial sounds and letters the items started with as a review of our alphabet sounds.
We painted houses and will practice writing their addresses (or ages, whichever seems to be easiest when we do it) on them when they dry fully (foam paint brushes are really fun to load and then squish out great gobs of paint with...but it takes a few hours/day to dry).We also practiced letters with our LeapFrog Letter Factory alphabet toy (this was a great opportunity to practice taking turns, as well).
After her friend left, Miss M, Littlest and I checked out the new Dance N Beats DVD and built a castle with blocks. It was a little less rigorous day than I had originally planned but I am still happy with what we were able to get done.
Speaking of Dance N Beats, another plug for this wonderful program. This morning we had to drive to a city about 45 minutes north of us and usually Miss M will ask for her iPad to entertain her in the car. I have all the music from the past three months on my phone and she has spent quite a bit of time watching the dance routines. I started the Blast Off to Space playlist and she spent the next thirty minutes doing the routines in her car seat while Littlest watched and then napped. It was awesome! We will see how long I can get her to go on our drive to Las Vegas this weekend...
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