MATH BLOCK

We are deep in the second week of our math block for second grade. We are reviewing

Less/Greater Than with the story Contest of Crowns - I love this Enki story to illustrate this concept.

Odd/Even - Evan and Todd story again to illustrate this.

Story telling is such a big part of Enki and I love the learning process as it unfolds this way. It's so natural, organic and happens in it's own time for the children.

I brought in a big box of rice and hid items inside. I am adding more sensory work for both of the boys. I see that with the onslaught of media fine motor and other sensory development and skills are hindered. This I observe has led to less focused attention during our open intake and learning cycle.

As a result of bringing the box (I used a blind fold and they used their other senses to find the objects - we also used feet) in I noticed a settling in to themselves and their environment more readily. Less fragmented (hyper), more connected with the work and interested. The whole point of education - a lighting of a fire.

Another note taken from the resting/sleep cycle of learning. We don't usually practice violin on the weekends and as a result coming in from 2 days off today I thought there would be a struggle, instead, there was precision and the sound was clear -Ryder had made such great improvement.

So this sleep cycle is truly valuable and I'm loving that I have been able to see and hear the results.