Wednesday, August 06, 2008

What to teach this month?

So far, Reese is like a sponge when it comes to learning. We don't have to do much.... just need to introduce something in a fun way.. and Reese will pick it up very quickly. I used to do flash cards with him on numbers and alphabets. I will flash the cards, stick it on the wall and play matching with him.. Using the computer helps and also some children programs like Sesame street and Barney. He is quite advance for his age. He already knows all the alphabets (both upper and lower case) and their phonic sounds, numbers 1-29 (missing a few 20s). He knows all the common shapes, colours, vehicles, animals and many other things. Lately I haven't been actively teaching him anything in particular. Just lazy and also not sure what to teach... haha...

SO...

What should I be teaching Reese this month? Maybe I should try a little whole word learning (make big flash cards with common english words) or maybe I should teach him to blend phonic sounds to create 3 letter words (flash cards)? Or should I teach him textures (play with flour and water, saga seeds, barley, playdough, sand paper,vegetables...) and colour mixing? (messy activities...)

I think I should also start to do read aloud stories with him, continue to sing songs with him and play more outdoor.... :)

I am also thinking of introducing Chinese to him. I saw some interesting flash cards in Chinese. I don't know how to read or write Chinese but I believe with Han Yu Ping Yin... I can learn and teach him as well. :) It's also an excuse for me to learn some Chinese words!!!

When Reese turns two... I will start the Sonlight Core with him. Can't wait...

So much to do and yet so lazy....

4 comments:

cre8tone said...

wat's Sonlight Core?

Mumsgather said...

Regarding color mixing, you can try this. The kids just love it!

A gift from God said...

Hi little prince,

Thank you for visiting, Sonlight is a Christian homeschool program from the US. Check out their website: www.sonlight.com

mumsgather,

Thank you for the tip... I need to go get the paint first!!! :)

Ann said...

I admire your dedication!

It's no wonder that Reese is progressing so quickly!