We started pre-k last week with Isa. She was so excited and kept her purple backpack on all day. Here are a few photos of what we did our first week in school.
I love this - it helps me stay organized.
They sure love each other!
Puzzle time!
Learning Beethoven Symphony #5:
As I am NOT an early-childhood education major, but focused on middle/high, I am still in the learning curve myself. Let me hear how some of you have handled some of these issues!
August 8, 2011 - First Day of School
I love this - it helps me stay organized.
Isa expounding on why that barrel is red.
Oh yes... "Trust" on "Triangles"
Jesus walking on the water -
she was not in the mood for coloring.
They sure love each other!
Puzzle time!
Wall art for the week
Learning Beethoven Symphony #5:
Observations:
Isa is a hoarder of objects in her backpack - whether it be hairbows, balls, popsicle sticks, or wooden blocks. She packs those backpacks as full as possible and carries them everywhere. If something is missing, I know to ask my little raccoon first.
She is struggling with being asked to wait, despite my awareness of its importance and work in this area from an early age. If I'm working with her brother, or on the phone, or talking with her daddy, she will say "excuse me" a thousand times, start patting me on the arm, and politely (rudely) interrupt until she is acknowledged. I'm curious of others are struggling with this trait.
She absolutely adores her almost 2yr old brother, and enjoys playing with him tremendously. I often catch her "teaching" him, as I teach her. And he reciprocates that love as well. They are great playmates, showing compassion and caring for the other - despite their frequent quibbles.
Isa has a mind that amazes both of us. She learns exceptionally quick, memorizes her Bible verses in a day, and works 100 piece puzzles as if they were 30. At the same time, she struggles with following conversations at times, like this:
Isa: Mommy, I want to play outside please.
ME: Honey you can't right now.
ME: Honey you can't right now.
Isa: I can't what, Mommy?
See how she has trouble threading the subject of the conversation? Is this also typical for a 4yr old?
As I am NOT an early-childhood education major, but focused on middle/high, I am still in the learning curve myself. Let me hear how some of you have handled some of these issues!
My daughter is four and has a hard time waiting too! We made up a little patience song that I have her sing, it usually does the trick.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to hear it! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI , personally, think this is normal for her age. My son is about to turn 4 & he has the exact same issues. I think their minds just go too fast b/c they have so much to learn & to take in at this age. Marie
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is 5. How we teach interrupting politely is she puts her hand on our arm. We then touch her hand to acknowledge her and then when we are free we address the need. We've been working on it for probably a good 1-1/2 years and she does great with it!
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