CrossAbilities: Reading 101

Well, Andrew and I have made it through the first 2 lessons in our new book! He's working hard and is catching on as quickly, and possibly more quickly, than I had expected! The first two lessons really just focus on the letters M and S. Of course, the book doesn't refer to them as "letters" or as the letter name, but instead refers to each as a "sound." It's great because it helps kids stay focused and reduces confusion of each letter. It seems to be working so far, and Andrew has really picked up on the pattern that the book teaches in. He jumps the gun a little and I have to make sure he waits until I tell him to say the things he knows I'm going to make him say! He's so smart! :)

Paxton and I are still working on A, E, and W. He just can't seem to focus enough to add another letter yet, so we'll just keep working with these three (while he often forgets these as it is) until he seems more confident. Mason and Andrew point to letters all the time, so maybe he'll catch on soon. I am seriously considering going down to the Academic Toolbox store here in town and see if they have posters that show the letters of the alphabet. :) I think it may help if he has it in front of him, even if it's in the background.

Aside from schooling-ish, I thought I would toss a couple of recent photos up, starting with new pics of the kiddos and then just a couple of my latest cakes! I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for checking in!