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Read to Me
Our book of the week was Oh, A-Hunting We Will Go by John Langstaff.
X is a tough letter because we don't use the true /ks/ sound at the beginning of words. I emphasized the x sound on the end of words. I also had Simon point to the x's in the words.
Alphabet Art- X Marks the Spot
Supplies
X Pattern
white crayon
watercolor paint
paintbrush
Without Simon knowing, I used a white crayon to draw X's all over the X pattern. I gave him some watercolor paints (we love Prang) and let him watercolor all over the X. He was delighted to see the X's pop out at him. This inspired more watercolor resist fun.
Lessons & Lapbook
We used some of the X printables I created for the Alphabet Notebook at Homeschool Share.
Let's Make a Memory ~ Treasure Hunt!
I asked Elijah to draw a map of our backyard. I added some color and some words.
I buried a treasure for Simon at the X. I gave him the map and told him he had to figure out where X was and start digging.
He LOVED this. He knew exactly where to go ("Mom! The mulberry tree!"). Yes, my boys are allowed to dig here all the time which is why it looks like a big pit.
Treasure found, opened, and (soon after) eaten!
Book Basket
Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss
Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox
Flossie and the Fox by Patricia McKissack
Chanticleer and the Fox by Barbara Cooney
Green Eggs and Ham (not with a fox/not in a box) by Dr. Seuss
Shopping List
- watercolor paints
- treasure for your hunt! I used chocolate coins, but you can use whatever you want.
The treasure map and digging up the treasure – VERY cool!! Love all these ideas, keep them coming! 🙂
(((HUG)))
Marie 🙂
Hey Ami —
Thanks soooooo much for continuing these. Love the treasure map!
I am getting things together for Solomon to start – he was so cute carrying the box of colored file folders out of Office Max saying ‘these are for me for school!’
That is so sweet, Susan! I love when the littles are excited about their “school” time! Just remember, you don’t have to make a lapbook every.single.week. 🙂 Enjoy your time together and plant the love-to-learn seeds in your little guy!