asa: it snwd.
me: is it fun? did you play in it?
asa: i clmd a roc wl.
me: that is wonderful! tell me more.
asa: i clmd hi.
A few days later, Asa emailed again.
asa: sciz or gra.
me: hi asa! it is sunny. it is warm. is it cold at your house?
asa: it is nt cod.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A Change of Practice
Recently, when Asa and I began emailing, I chose to write phonetically. I wondered about that decision and it has given me pause enough to consider the source for the best answer - the child. As young children imprint so quickly, and they count on us to tell them the truth - even if incrementally, I decided against that practice. I will write with the symbols he knows (lower case letters), but I will not spell the words incorrectly. Even if Asa needs help decoding what I write, the point is for him to see correctly spelled words. Correct spelling will evolve as he continues to explore writing phonetically (never being corrected, of course). Henceforth, you will see me struggling to stay simple as I try to keep up with this child's eagerness to communicate. What a journey for both of us!
A Story To Follow
My Daughter just updated our grandson Duncan’s website, and I thought you might like to see a particular paragraph. They have been working with the first 3 “souns.” I am excited about the possibilities your program holds for Duncan. Please see the paragraph below:
Duncan is having what we term a “smart baby” week. We are watching him make lots of new connections, which is exciting. For instance, he is beginning to understand imitation and turn taking. If we bang on his high chair tray or clap our hands a certain number of times, he’ll wait attentively, think for a moment, and then repeat the action, doing it the correct number of times most of the time. He’s also starting to understand the letters that he plays with as part of the “souns” program. If we hold up two letters and ask him to pick a specific one (i.e. “Duncan, get the mmmm”), he can do it most of the time. These are simple things, but they represent cognitive leaps forward for Duncan.
Please visit Duncan's website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/duncanlawrence
Duncan is having what we term a “smart baby” week. We are watching him make lots of new connections, which is exciting. For instance, he is beginning to understand imitation and turn taking. If we bang on his high chair tray or clap our hands a certain number of times, he’ll wait attentively, think for a moment, and then repeat the action, doing it the correct number of times most of the time. He’s also starting to understand the letters that he plays with as part of the “souns” program. If we hold up two letters and ask him to pick a specific one (i.e. “Duncan, get the mmmm”), he can do it most of the time. These are simple things, but they represent cognitive leaps forward for Duncan.
Please visit Duncan's website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/duncanlawrence
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