Have you ever sent your preschooler to "rest time" with some paper and a colored pencil only to find out upon his reemergence that he has apparently taught himself to write his own name from memory with no help from you whatsoever? No, just me?
I had no idea he could do this. I've never once sat down and tried to teach him to write his letters or even to copy anything. I don't know if that means that I'm a horrible parent or that my laid back preschool at home program consisting mostly of sending the boys outside to play in the dirt--i.e. nature study--and giving them free access to all their art materials (except for the paint--I'm not crazy) is really working for him.
Now if he'll just teach himself to read we'll be all set :)
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ReplyDeleteI had to remove that comment I wrote the wrong word. I wish you could just edit the comment.
DeleteHaven't you had him write his name on thank-you cards? I think I've received some cards from him with his name on them. That's pretty impressive that he remembers just from minimal exposure. Great job David!!
ReplyDeleteI've had him use his alphabet stamps to spell out his name before but I've never seen him write a letter in his life before this :)
DeleteNice! that unschooling technique of yours is working! ;) I woudn't sweat the reading, seems like it will come!
ReplyDeleteHahaha that is awesome...when I leave my girls unattended with a colored pencil, I have to repaint the walls!!!!
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