You may have seen earlier in the week, that I like to sneak in “reading and writing” practice with The Boy wherever I can. Earlier in the week, we started on our seedlings pots and the boy wrote his own labels. Result.
Today, I decided that a bit of reading and spelling in the bath wouldn’t go amiss. We like to keep it simple and fun.
I was rewarded with:
Sorry about the grainy photo, I took it on my phone…
And we decided to write Daddy a message (who is away on a business trip):
Awe! Lovely! I may have to redo this picture (including feet) nearer Father’s Day!!
Writing practice sorted.
I wish all parents were so keen to help their children in fun ways like this. As a former literacy teacher I know that not every child has support at home – your children are very lucky x
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Awe thank you – that is a very kind thing to say. I do “try” and often wonder if I am doing enough… sounds like every little helps!
get them reading and writing everywhere I say! both skills remain key pleasures in my adult life!
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Hopefully we will “get there” in the end. It is a slow process for sure!