I haven't posted in here in a long time. I haven't given schooling up! We have just been taking the kids' leads for what they would like to learn. Somedays all they want to do is play and so I let them. If they want to do crafts, that is what they do.
Here are some things that we've been doing...
Wood work. We have been doing work with popsicle sticks. The kids love to glue them together and create shapes, then play with them together. I just handed the popsicle sticks and glue to them and said: What do you think you can make? Ben's eyes got so big and he went right to work, and has been working on it for a couple of weeks now. Also, Ben makes shapes for Noah so that he won't be left out. What a nice big brother. We built a snowman and a Christmas tree for the front of our house, the kids helped out with that. They love to help with projects, they can't wait to get their hands dirty.
Sewing. I taught them to use a needle and thread and they love to sew with all the fabric scraps I have laying around the house. They make little bags and big bags and their biggest project was a teddy bear. They have loved it. They want to learn how to embroider now, I'm lucky to have 3 hoops so we will start on that soon!
Friendships. We have been trying to find some friends for Ben. We've met with a couple families who have boys who are his age and it seems to be a good thing for him. He doesn't get to see that many kids his age so we are constantly working on this. We are also meeting at the park for play with different ages, Ben and Hannah are good at finding other kids to play with too.
Karate. Ben loves karate, he practices the moves throughout the day and even as he is falling asleep.
House work. They are learning to fold their own laundry and put it away. This is important because they get some control in where their clothes go, they are helping out with the house work and building on their independence.
Here are some things that we've been doing...
Wood work. We have been doing work with popsicle sticks. The kids love to glue them together and create shapes, then play with them together. I just handed the popsicle sticks and glue to them and said: What do you think you can make? Ben's eyes got so big and he went right to work, and has been working on it for a couple of weeks now. Also, Ben makes shapes for Noah so that he won't be left out. What a nice big brother. We built a snowman and a Christmas tree for the front of our house, the kids helped out with that. They love to help with projects, they can't wait to get their hands dirty.
Sewing. I taught them to use a needle and thread and they love to sew with all the fabric scraps I have laying around the house. They make little bags and big bags and their biggest project was a teddy bear. They have loved it. They want to learn how to embroider now, I'm lucky to have 3 hoops so we will start on that soon!
Friendships. We have been trying to find some friends for Ben. We've met with a couple families who have boys who are his age and it seems to be a good thing for him. He doesn't get to see that many kids his age so we are constantly working on this. We are also meeting at the park for play with different ages, Ben and Hannah are good at finding other kids to play with too.
Karate. Ben loves karate, he practices the moves throughout the day and even as he is falling asleep.
House work. They are learning to fold their own laundry and put it away. This is important because they get some control in where their clothes go, they are helping out with the house work and building on their independence.
Writing. The kids worked on letters to Santa, while practicing their letters and learning how to spell new words.
Library. We go to the library quite frequently to check out books to read. The kids love the storytime too, it allows them to hear stories and songs led by someone other than us.
PE. We've gone walking around the neighborhood, riding their bikes, scooters or big wheels.
I hope to be back in here to write about a lot more of what we've been up to... until then!
