Blogger’s photo uploader crashed over the weekend, so I’ve not been able to get this post up. I’ve been hesitating to blog too much, but I know there are other parents out there that struggle with what to do and how to teach their children who don’t follow a normal learning curve. I have been pouring myself into forgetting everything I once knew about early education, and trying to relearn from the perspective of a special little boy who needs *more*.
This is what we’ve come up with so far:
Abadaba Alphabet, book and CD
School Zone, Same or Different?
Kumon’s First Book of Tracing
Kumon’s Amazing Amazes
Kumon My 1st Cutting Book
Textured Tactile Letters and Numbers
Touch Boards
Zip Snap Button Buckle Lace Tie Manipulatives
Jumbo 15″ letters for decorating
Handwriting Without Tears PreK and K materials
Lauri foam lacing, puzzle, tactile Primer Pack and Math Discovery Kit
My Little ABC Coloring Book
Bead and Rod Sequencing, Pattern Kit
Shape Sorting Clock
Window Clings to practice letters
Glue dots – fine motor
ETC Get Ready for the Code
ETC Get Set for the Code
ETC Go For the Code
Besides the regular preK skills, we will be focusing on life skills: dressing independently, brushing his teeth (without the tears), bring able to think through the steps of getting ready to leave the house, getting ready for bed, etc.
I will be adding Montessori resources, and hopefully incorporate the life skills from June Oberlander’s Slow and Steady, Get me Ready.
It’s a big task, it’ll be a big year, but I think both he and I are ready.
I’m so impressed with you and all that you put into the boys education. Looks like Trouble has a great year planned out!
Wow! Its going to feel like Christmas at your house for Trouble! *Ü* When the boxs come take pictures of his face! We all love to get boxes in the mail!
You put a lot of work into that Darcy…. Im impressed too… When will you begin??
I love the song playing right now on your blog! The video is cute too… its on youtube…
Miss hearing form ya.. Lisa
Wow – what a LUCKY BOY Trouble is to have you for his mommy!! Like me – I feel like you’re one of those, “Thank GOD it was me” mommies rather than “Why me” – thank goodness WE got blessed to raise these boys – for WE can handle the challenge – whether we know it now or not.
You are amazing!!
Kara
Ms. Darcy, you definitely did your research…only the best my future SIL.
Your repertoire is awesome! What a wonderful start for Trouble.
I so admire you…and *heart* you.
J-Bug
What a great plan! So many of those materials are so neat
I might have to invest in some myself!
You are too awesome.
-S
WOW! That is awesome! Trouble is going to have so much fun! I love everything you picked out for him. You certainly did your homework. Legos and playing with playdough and tracing really helped Emerald come along on her motor skills. Hand Writing With Out Tears is GREAT! I have a friend at church who uses that with her special needs son and she can’t say enough good things about it. I can’t wait to hear his progress reports! I know you will keep us posted!
WOW! That is awesome! Trouble is going to have so much fun! I love everything you picked out for him. You certainly did your homework. Legos and playing with playdough and tracing really helped Emerald come along on her motor skills. Hand Writing With Out Tears is GREAT! I have a friend at church who uses that with her special needs son and she can’t say enough good things about it. I can’t wait to hear his progress reports! I know you will keep us posted!
Trouble is a very lucky little boy, not only as a medical miracle, but also because he has such an amazing mom!!!
Great resources!
I LOVE the Slow and Steady book.
You also have some great materials here.
I also found with Parker that all the toys with the lights, bells and whistles geared to entice him to put shapes in the right places, etc. had him focusing only on the bells….and not the skills.
So I’ve sold those and purchased simple, wooden toys such as blocks, stacking toys, people movers, and lots of other things to build with.
I am totally amazed at how much further his skills have come since taking this step.
What a blessed little boy to have a wonderful mommy like you! You picked out amazing things to learn with.
Thanks for sharing all you do.
~Tina
Darc…
You know I’ve said it a thousand times – but Trouble is so blessed to have you for his mommy. He will grow to his full potential – with you as his teacher and cheerleader.
I know that sometimes things seem overwhelming, and it’s hard to wrap your brain around what you’ve learned…and what needs to happen. I look forward to watching Trouble grow and learn.
Much love -
Denise
You certainly did your research! Many of those items look familiar to me……..Peanut worked with most of them. Frustrating at times, but once they were mastered….BIG, BIG smiles all around.
Good for you, for putting in the time and effort on Trouble’s learning. And lucky Trouble, to have such a wonderful mommy as you!
Great ideas. Looks like you will have a wonderful year.
Definitley looks great . You and the OT have done a wonderful job picking out things . From one mom of a special child to another .
I know my daughter amazes me and everyone around her everyday . With all her health issues you would never know she has the problems she does if you look at her too . Children are truely amazing .
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What a cool clock! Great collection of materials, teacher mom!
LEe
hi darcy,
i’m new to your blog. i love all of the homeschooling materials you have for your son, trouble. can you please tell me where you got all of your stuff. i have an almost 3 yo boy that i would love to homeschool, just to start little things with. thank you so much.
mary anne
Makes me want more preschoolers. We have lots of what you have shown but I haven’t taken the time to use it all to it’s fullest.
My oldest is now 10 and younges 4.
Blessinsg,
Linda
wwww.homeschooling6.com