We played full game today and I'm very pleased with Anna and Quinn's progress. There is no longer any issue with getting the board set up and started. They are thinking about their moves, and recognizing when they move into danger. We've been focusing on providing protection for pieces the last couple of weeks, and while they are still getting the hang of it, they're starting to recognize when and how to do it. Great work!
To Practise perseverence and experience the joy victory when she finally gets it.
Repeat block routine 2 complete 5 times, punctuated by exercises and drills.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
I told Anna a story in which the characters had a choice when entering a difficult situation, you can choose victory of defeat, Anna said she chooses Victory.
Estimate and measure the length and heights of object using nonstandard units. Discuss that measurement is a process of comparing a unit to the object being measured. The length of any object can be used as a measurement unit for length.
Assignment
worksheet
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Both students understood very good the process of measuring by using nonstandard units.
Typing/raz-kids
Quinn- took a group of words and ordered them to form sentences. Distinguished between different vowels to form the correct words.
Anna- read a story and then sequenced the events. Filled in the blank with pronouns and adjectives.
Quinn: chords A, D and E; Anna: New song - The Butterfly.
Lesson Outline
Anna: warm up with C and G major scales; new song The Butterfly.
Quinn: Continue working on chords A, D, and E and song Three Little Birds.
Assignment
Anna: Practice The Butterfly; Quinn: Practice Three Little Birds.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Quinn and Anna both did very well learning their notes and chords. Anna did have an emotional outburst when first learning The Butterfly. Eventually, she calmed down and was able to get through the song.
Introduction to drumming: stick grip, striking technique and basic 3 way coordination.
Assignment
Practice the basic 3 way coordination drill - the rock back beat.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Quinn really wanted to try the drums today, so I let him play on them for fun for a bit. He asked if I could teach him something, so I showed him a few basic things, and he did surprisingly well. His coordination was very good and he caught on very quickly to what I was asking him to do. Looking forward to seeing him develop as a drummer!
