Preschool Practice

Caleb's been working diligently on his handwriting.

Handwriting and Nature Studies

We've put aside the handwriting practice books and have been focusing on some very basic skills. Some letter formation has been learned incorrectly (though often the final product is correct). We're going through a few letters each day. First, we make "air letters." Next, the boys trace letter forms with the pointer finger of their writing hand. Finally, they practice in a wipe-off book. So far, so good. I've already noted significant progress.

Noah practices in the wipe-off book.

Cooper traces letters with his finger (I've added arrow guides to the cards).

 We will be doing nature studies on Thursdays with the Boltons this year but will not begin meeting until later this month. In the mean time, I'll be taking the boys to the nature reserve. We took some photos today and will use them in a nature journal. More on that later.

Our waterproof gear means we can go exploring rain or shine.

The boys were watching fish (minnows, maybe?). They also spotted ducks, Moorhens, a heron, and various bees and bugs. Oh, and a dead pigeon floating in the water. Cooper requested that I take a photo of that too...nice.