Writing and reading have such a strong connection that is essential for our children to develop both areas simultaneously. An after -school journal is a great way for our kids to write down their thoughts, ideas, and maybe even what they did at school! I had Elly write a list of the things she wanted to buy seeds for and plant after a trip to the Feed-and-Seed store.
I am trying to make after-school relaxing, but fun. The two most favorite activities this month have been tea parties and play dough. Crafting has snuck in there a few days too. I am finding it hard to manage the project, a camera, a one year old and a 5 year old while sewing - so no action shots today!!!
Week of Sep 4 Natalie (Mouse Grows Mouse Learns)
Week of Sep 11- MaryAnne (MamaSmiles)
Week of Sep 18 - Julie (Just Playing Around)
Week of Sep 25 - Kelly (Little Wonders' Days)
Week of Oct 2 - Amanda and Kim (The Educators' Spin on It)
Week of Oct 9 - Christy (Superheroes and Princesses)
Feel free to add any posts for lessons an activities that can be done with grade-school age kids!!!
-Amanda
Love the idea of an after school journal. I am going to start one this week with my little ones.
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Shauna
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Shauna - I can't wait to see how they turn out! My master class this semester is on the importance of writing and I am finding myself trying to find more ways to read and write with the kids each day. There just isn't enough time in the day to get things done!
ReplyDeleteI love her writing...she writes so freely and confidently. I need to work with my little one more on writing just what she hears and not be so perfect. Any tips on that would be greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea. My daughter's kindergarten teacher was adamant about journaling. Now she is in first grade and this teacher has not implemented journaling yet. I could really see her progress through her Kindergarten journal. I think I will get her started again on an after school journal, thanks.
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