Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Today I Learned About...

Every night when Daddy gets home from work, he asks Joshua what he learned in school today. Joshua's response is always "I don't know" and Daddy has to ask a hundred questions to pry it out of him or Mommy has to remind him. So I decided to make a "Daddy Sheet" for Joshua to complete as we're doing his lessons throughout the day. As soon as we complete a lesson, I ask him what one thing he'd like to share with Daddy about what he just learned. In the box for that subject, he can draw a picture, write words or numbers, or do both. We don't do every square everyday because we don't do all subjects everyday. Joshua likes it because it's easier for him to share with Daddy what he's learning, I like it because it helps keep me accountable, and Daddy likes it because he gets to see and talk about what Joshua's learning everyday. Here is an example:

If you would like to download this sheet, click here. Here is another form without the subjects listed in the boxes so you could write in your own.
How do your students share what they're learning with others? Please share any ideas!Photobucket
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2 comments:

  1. Great idea Laura; I'll start using this with Trace. Thanks for posting.

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  2. Laura-

    Hello! I am a stay at home momma of 3 sweet little ones, and we have decided to start homeschooling. Our oldest daughter is 5 1/2 and currently in kindergarten, and we will begin homeschooling in the fall next year. We have a 3 1/2 year old and 1 1/2 year old as well.

    A friend of mine (who you happen to know!) shared your blog with me. Do you remember Shannon Elseth? Anyway, I am so impressed with your blog, you might be on my list of stalkees soon, lucky you :)

    Thanks for posting such insightful and fun ideas!

    Anne Fulling

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