Homeschool WEEK 12 Recap: The LETTER L
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MONDAY, JANUARY 13th
L is for LEMUR
> Movement: "Jungle Safari: Kids Yoga and Nursery Rhymes" by Cosmic Kids Yoga (YouTube)
> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "L" in journal
> Video: "Lemurs For Kids" by Learn Bright (YouTube)
> Fine Motor practice: Making striped "lemur tails" by stringing Cheerios on string, while practicing language skills as I modeled use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) communication device. We focused on the "core words" -- "on" and "more."
> Video: "Lemur Facts" by Wildlife Crystal (YouTube)
> Lemur coloring page
> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"
Outing: Sprinker Recreation Center Playground, Tacoma WA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th
L is for LAKE
> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "L" in journal
> Video: "Science for Kids: Lakes" by Little School (YouTube)
> Outing: Spanaway Lake Park, Pierce County WA
> Video: "How Do Lakes Form?" by SciShow Kids (YouTube)
Appointment: Wheelchair Appointment for MALACHI at NuMotion, his durable medical equipment DME company (Tacoma, WA)
Online Group: Drum Circle
The boys have long participated in a weekly online drumming class with Drum to LEARN, a nonprofit organization. The instructor is a child development specialist who combines lessons in music and rhythm with social and emotional learning and literacy.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15th
Outing: Adventuring with South Sound Explorers at Fort Steilacoom Park Playground in Lakewood, WA
This is a homeschool playgroup that meets at different parks and playgrounds in our region. The group meets for three hours every Wednesday morning. The boys will both participate regularly in this group.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th
Speech Therapy at Greenhouse Therapy in Olympia, WA for MALACHI
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17th
L is for LIGHTHOUSE
> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "L" in journal
> Book: Good Night Beach by Adam Gamble (with AAC language modeling)
> Video: "Maddie Explains How a Lighthouse Works" by CBeebies, BBC (YouTube)
> Art: Lighthouse painting and coloring project
> Floor Play: Duplo lighthouse building with lightbox -- Integrating parallel play while working on physical therapy skills (for Malachi -- sitting independently on the ground, while reaching for items, i.e. blocks, and shifting weight to engage in activity)
> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"
> Video: "Curious George: Lighthouse Boat Rescue" by Peacock Jr. (YouTube)
> Outing: Brown's Point Lighthouse Park, Tacoma WA
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