playschool

So, I've wanted to do the whole playschool thing too, but with a new baby and moving to Calgary, it seemed like too much for me to commit to taking Kennedy somewhere a few times a week and they are expensive! So.....I did nothing. Although, when I was pregnant, I had no energy. Now that Lexi is here, I decided it was time!! I was totally inspired by this blog and this one too. Although, too be honest, the second one intimidated me. You see, my friend is a teacher, so she has lots of tricks up her sleeve and she does it a bit different with other kids and you travel to the different mom's homes. Anyway..... I'm getting sidetracked.

This is what we do.....

Tuesdays and Thursdays, for at least an hour, Kennedy and I have "school". We work on letters and numbers and sometimes do crafts. I got LOTS of stuff at the dollar store but the best idea I have had is to put a sheet in a page protector and let kennedy practice on it with dry erase markers. then she can erase it herself and do it again! its awesome. She knows that "A" is for apple and "B" is for Banana. She knows (most of the time) what 1-5 look like. She is practicing using scissors, holding a pencil, to focus, to listen better and obviously to learn her numbers and letters. It also really helps pass the day. She is so proud of herself and loves to tell Daddy when he gets home.

She can see the numbers 1-5 on the orange sheet and she draws that amount of circles or lines. Then erases it and does it again (there is no pic of that). I'm quite amazed how well a 3 year old can do with just being shown once.

I'm so glad she is developing a love for "school". And its great "mommy and Kennedy" time.

And what is Lexi doing??

Hanging out, of course.

J:)