subtraction. I was thinking Oak Meadow K, because it is gentle and will give us a solid year to catchup on fine motor skills. Any other ideas? I have abandoned all plans to combine the kids. She will need the one on one.
I have boys, so maybe it's different, but my 4 year old is more interested in learning through play. I get out the flashcards and have him practice his letters and such, but the dinosaurs we count, and the educational computer games, and the theme bags from the library are all he will really concentrate on. However, I read to him like crazy and I am very proud to say that he is very articulate and his vocabulary is advanced. I relaxed a bit once I read an article called "too much, too soon". I am even learning with my 7 year old how to slow down life and let what really matters take the lead and that is family time, learning through experience, and the value of moral living. I wish I could be more helpful. When he is ready, however, I will start him on a little more Time4Learning on the computer, Saxon Math for Kindergarten, and Abeka Science...but he is learning enough just by listening to me teach his brother and watching leap frog as well. Good luck to you.
Jumpstart.com has online or downloadable games that teach letters, reading and math. Its a lil expensive, about $80 a year but my kids LOVED IT at her age! (They are too old now)...lol..I liked playing with them!
AntrOnet is correct: Studies show that children, especially young children, learn best through play. It works because it involves their body, mind and senses ( Total Physical Response). 45% of children do just fine with flash cards, but 55% do not.
I like Ring Around The Phonics for reading and Language Arts..You play the "curriculum disguised as a game" because you want them to succeed in life. They are not thinking that. They just want to win the gold ring of knowledge, and to win the game. They think they are playing. The instructions takes you step by step, and early reader books are included, but it is flexible enough so that you can make changes and adjustments to the instructions if you need to .
For Math I particularly like Math U See. For older children it uses Cd's and workbooks, but for little ones, it is very hands on. It is not the "new math". So it is easy for parents and children to understand.
Public schools expect children to write way too soon. For a 4 year old it is more important to help them develop hand dexterity. Coloring is a good way to help with that.
I don't use store bought curriculum, yet, so I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to wish you Good Luck!
Would writing alternatives such fingerdrawing answers in shaving cream be effective or helpful?
Is she able to use stamps? Kids love to stamp & it would replace any writing..Using a computer.. flashcards, or magnets..
I wouldn't worry about writing for now. I would just concentrate on what you are already thinking about, but I would use the refrigerator magnets for learning her letters. That way she can still learn to read too.
You might just want to have a verbal class based on pointing and verbal question and answer and maybe some type of one fingered drawing. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with. :)
Can she use a finger drawing app to 'write' out her Math or practice her spelling?
Quoting 5BMom:
She cannot use a keyboard well and cannot use a mouse at all, even the small kids one I bought her. She WILL trace letters on an app I have on my tablet, but she knows her letters and finds it boring.
he made me proud, but broke my heart...
- 5BMom
on Apr. 6, 2012 at 10:03 PM