I’m not going to lie, before about 2AM, I didn’t really feel ready to start our at-home learning sessions, but around midnight, I woke up with a little energy and motivation and started pulling loose ends together. I had to remind myself of the power and potential in starting where you are with what you have. I had to remind myself that the aim this summer is an enjoyment of growth and learning, not the stress of perfectionistic pursuits. With that said, here’s where I’m starting this week:
A Carved Out Space
I picked spots in my workroom/studio a designated them as learning stations.
The table will display our books of the week and house any new toys we’ll explore.
This week we’re working on numerals 1, 2, 3- identifying and quantifying.
Our shape of the week is a heart.
Since my goal is for Zora to recognize her name, what better letters to start with for the week than letters in her name. Our letters are Z and A this week.
The pocket chart will eventually be her picture schedule.
The paper towel rolls are for making dragonflies. Our theme this week is Insects.
Summer Journal
This journal will hold my weekly plans and daily reflections on our time together.
It also gives me a central location to keep up with dietary and behavioral information for doctor’s visits and for meal adjustments.
I’m also hoping that years later, we’ll look back on this journal together and cherish some of the reflection entries.
Behind My Door..
This pocket chart will be used for counting and number recognition this week.
It also displays picture/word cards for our theme this week.
From Canvas Cart to Alphabet Chart
I used my canvas cart to be the stand for my alphabet chart. Although we’ll focus on one or two letters each week, we’ll review all of them daily.
Back of the Door
I picked four words that I want Zora to practice reading and recognizing by sight. These will change each week. I’ll put my finger on the line and slide it as I read the word to her each day and have her mimic me.
Linear Calendar on the Floor
As another means of looking at numerals in chronological order, I made a linear calendar. I’ll put picture cards on it for special activity days. Zora will help me cross out the numbers as we make our way through the month.