SUMMER SUMMARY

In getting ready for the first day of school next week, I sent this summary to the boys' special education teacher:

We have had an amazing summer!  I really had a lot of fun with my two goofballs  I was a little worried the days would seem a bit overwhelming, but the Lord really blessed me in being able to see past some of their behavior stuff, and see them for the cute, funny, and bright little boys they are.  

Just a quick summary about where we are at:

Ben Positive:  Ben and I had some great bonding time in the mornings while Jonah was at our church's daycare in the mornings.  We also had some great one-on-one school time.  Ben impressed me with letter/number recognition, letter sounds, counting, simple addition, and reading! 

Ben Negative: Ben struggled with color recognition and handwriting (staying in the lines).  Socially, Ben didn't have much time playing with other kids besides Jonah so I am a bit worried about his transition back to recess time.

Jonah Positive: Jonah really enjoyed and connected with kids/staff at our church's daycare.  During our school time at home, Jonah also impressed me with letter/number recognition, letter sounds, counting, simple addition, and reading!  I also think Jonah's speech has improved a bit this summer.  Jonah also has done a great job staying dry for most of the day, although #2 bathroom is still a struggle with having it happen in the bathroom.  

Jonah Negative: While Jonah is staying dry most of the day, he refuses to use underwear for me.  So we have been in pullups for the summer and keeping those dry.  When in underwear, we have wetting (not a lot...) almost constantly.  The other negative I saw in Jonah, and may be a result of being in daycare, is Jonah is a little too hands one with kiddos that are younger than him.  I don't think it's him being mean, but it comes off a little rough.  

For both boys, I'm working through the book Teaching Your Child to Read in 20 Lessons.  I had better luck figuring out what I was suppose to do than the Edmark program so that is why I chose this book.  We are currently on Lesson 4-8.  Each lesson is about 20 pages and the boys can do about 1-2 pages at a time.  

Click HERE for Teaching Your Child to Read in 20 Lesssons

We also worked through a kindergarten Math workbook.  

Teacher Meet and Greet this afternoon!