review of poses and yoga practices; new poses: half moon, happy baby, camel; poster boards of poses
Lesson Outline
practiced cat/cow, down dog, cobra; ; New: mountain, volcano; tree, happy baby, camel; discussion of yoga class policies; discussion of what yoga can do for us. Word: core (related to apple and body center). Last part of class was free play (hooping, equipment, gymnastics) and a 5-minute relaxation on the mats.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Quinn had to be redirected several times, but did well with listening to direction.
Review: worksheet, writing subtraction number sentences.
New Lesson:Students will write subtraction sentences to solve stories about separating groups. They will understand separating parts from a whole and comparison are two interpretations of subtraction. Worksheets to practice: draw a picture to find the difference. Separate a group from the whole. Then write a subtraction sentence.
Assignment
Worksheet, two problems
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Homework well done. Students were focused today very good.
Learn from flash cards, book "1000 facts about space", and book "Atlas of the Universe" all about planets...their temperature, size, color, rings (If they have them), distance from the sun, comparison with the other planets and some other specific properties. Discuss what to write in the notebook as the most important properties for the assigned planet.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Anna was a little worried about presentation(the show), I think she is shy and that's why she said "I don't like to do the presentation". I made very simple text for her and she was after that fine.
Piano basics for Ana - hand position and notes around middle C; IGuitar basics for Quinn
Lesson Outline
Ana: We started working from the John Thompson "Teaching Little Fingers to Play" book. Musical notation basics, reading notes on the bass and treble clefs around middle C. Left hand grouping: A, B and middle C; Right hand grouping: middle C, D, and E. First songs: Stepping and Skipping using both note groupings.
Quinn: Review guitar parts and holding technique. Pick holding technique and basic strumming technique. Open string notes (E A D G B E). Introduction to musical notation: Treble clef and notes on lines and spaces. LEft hand fretting technique on high E string - notes F and G.
Assignment
Ana: Practice the exercise and "Stepping and Skipping" song. Quinn: Study the string names and strumming techiques and practic fretting F and G.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Ana: Ana really pays attention well and works very hard to perform the techniques I am teaching. She found the left hand techniques and the song "Stepping and Skipping" very challenging. This was mostly due to coordination and muscle control in her hands. She became very frustrated at one point and started to cry because she was having trouble. I explained to her that it just takes time and to please be patient with herself. I assured her that I was not disappointed with her effort and thought she was doing very well (which is true - especially after only two lessons). With practice, both the strength and control in her hands and fingers will develop.
Quinn: Quinn seemed a little bored with guitar basics. This is quite common, especially in younger kids. When I was able to get him to focus, he did just fine with fretting technique. He will need to get a guitar that fits him. Again, his coordination and hand strength will improve with practice.
-Present rules of chess
.review each
.agree to use
-Ana and Quinn play with Cal directing
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Great session. Both students fully involved and interested. The "rules" list helped focus. Quinn is improving in his chess skills. Ana continues to be very skilled.
