Today Patrick reviewed the climate of the program. Then he proceeded to look at a picture (todays was a pig standing in a grassy area staring at a corn on the cob) This is called picture to picture in the Lindamood-Bell program. It sets the foundation for all of the lessons in the future. The goal is to get Patrick to understand the gestalt, beginning with pictures with limited details. He did a nice job describing a picture that I did not see (ostensibly). After his first verbalization, I asked questions with choice and contrast to develop and refine verbalizing. Today he was introduced to a few of the "structure" words" we will be using. The first one being the most important, "WHAT". After his first image description, I describe the image he has created in my head and then using the structure cards, we add more details. Patrick is a hardworker and I am very proud of his efforts, thus far.