Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Problem solving, construction, physical science

Constructing latches out of popsicle sticks and elastic bands to hook things together.



physical education - balance, strength, endurance









We keep pretty busy around here ...

Patterns and shapes




Popsicle stick patterns and shapes.

Reading


We've been working through "teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons." We're on lesson fifty-something. Above is a sample of what he's been reading this week.

letters and reading


Popsicle sticks also work well for making letters and numbers. "G" is for "Gideon!"

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

spatial learning and shapes

Popsicle sticks and clothespins work well for construction, and for exploring concepts like triangles and quadralaterals.