I'm like a genius!

Every Monday at meeting we explore beats with rhythm sticks.  We have already tapped syllables, tapped different patterns, and tapped out our names.  Today we had to really listen and wait until it was time to tap to BINGO!  They did a great job.  We closed by tapping and clapping out the letters in all of our names.  You should try this at home.  Be creative with what you can find to make rhythm sticks with!  Email us photos so we can share with the class.

We also played a math group.  There were several different versions played based on each child's ability.  Some friends rolled a die and counted out objects.  Others were given several dice to add up numbers and count out objects.  One friend was able to solve an addition problem.  It was so much fun to listen and study how they each came to their own solutions.

 They started off with 2 dice.

 But wanted a bigger challenge...

 4 dice were used to make groups

 "I think we need 5 dice!"  

They succeeded in the math challenge of using 5 dice to make a whole group!

It was then time to clean up.  I commented to the boys about how proud I was of them and that they were so smart.  I told them to tell themselves, "I am so smart."  They both did and then Q added, "Yeah!  I'm like a genius."  Indeed you are my friend!

Building replicas in the block area!