We are using Upwords Reading for our curriculum and I really like it. We learn a new letter and a few sight words each week, but at week five using only five letters a few sight words, the kids could all read a book! They're all reading quite well provided the text uses the letters and words we know.
This is no small feat for Catherine considering the doctors told us there was a 50% chance she's have learning disabilities related to her oral-motor dyspraxia and no small feat for the other students considering they are reading and writing in THEIR THIRD LANGUAGE! Both of our classmates have one Han Chinese parent and one minority parent so they are bilingual in both languages. Tiny can read and write some in those languages but Baron's first language to be literate in is English.
When we decided to advertise for some students to join us we wanted to do it for Catherine's socialization and for the income, but I was worried about who would respond and what their expectations would be. The moms of these kids are great and have become dear friends. They are so understanding about when Abigail cries in the middle of class or if Ann wakes from her nap early and joins us...they are patient and kind. One day a few weeks ago I discovered after class one of the moms had folded my laundry while we had class! She is paying me for something I'm doing already and folding my laundry! I can't think of better win-win-win scenario!!!
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2 comments:
I love seeing a window into what your school days look like. I'm so excited and thankful to hear about Catherine's progress and the dear friendships developing in the process. And btw, looks like they have an awesome teacher! ! <3
-Sherri
Thanks, Sherri. I've truly been enjoying it.
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