Homeschool Moment

When Elijah was two he wanted to write his name soooo bad. I remember him getting upset that he could not. I decided that I would teach him his ABC's since he had a desire. Here is a picture of his ABC's he wrote about a month ago. For some reason he wanted the Y to be second and then he had a BIG space between the E and F and thought he would put the H there (did not want wasted space). He also was trying to spell something at the bottom (STUY). I was really amazed that he really could do this. I thought I would see what he could do with me calling them out and him writing them with out looking. I have come to realize that the best time for me to teach is when they are hungry for it. Elijah also knows the sound that each letter makes and so now we are working on putting the sounds together so that he can read. Yes, now he is wanting to read. Bryan has also worked with Elijah. Bryan has gone over the ABC's with him consistently and I know that has been a big help. Isaac and Sarah have learned cursive really early (1st grade) and it is because they were interested, I just took it and ran with it. If you happen to notice that your child has an interest in something, run with it!! Feed that hunger and I believe you will be amazed at what they will pick up on.

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