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Adam's started his first week of preschool.  We picked up where preschool left off last year: the letter H, number 10, reviewing his shapes.  I wanted the theme to be something really enjoyable ... so I picked: Water.

We talked about animals that live in water, made a trip to the pool to swim in water, and did our science experiment to discover what floats.  Adam loved putting things in the water.  I had a hard time getting him to form a hypothesis ... he just wanted to find out!

When we were finished we got out his preschool journal and he drew pictures of the things that float on one side of the page and things that sink on the other side of the page.  Then, he wrote his letter H, and his number 10.

Each day he asks if he can do preschool.  It's so wonderful to have a child that motivates me to keep preparing and teaching.  And, I'm sure it doesn't help that he is so willing to learn and grow, and he picks up on things super fast, even before he fully understands.
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Aubrey A said…
Hmmmm, that is something Hayden would enjoy. I'll have to remember the floating lesson next time we do preschool. Thanks for the idea!!
August 31, 2010
Lynette said…
See, you do more preschool stuff than I EVER did with M and R! I think it's terrific! And he's going to love you for it! :) :) Fun, fun, fun ideas, too!
September 01, 2010
Kelley Rae said…
What a great idea! You do such a good job with your kids, it's always so inspiring.
September 02, 2010
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