Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Hopscotch

These photos were taken in 2007, Z was 4 and E was 3. Both were non verbal and I was working hard to pull words out of their little mouths.

This particular day I decided to take a fun lesson outside with hopscotch.
I let them doodle on the side walk having them repeat the words of the pictures they drew.

Next came the super fun part.

I drew the hopscotch squares with their help and had them help me draw in the numbers.
Next I rolled a rock and demonstrated what was to be done.
Little smiles scrolled across their faces and I knew they got it.

Of course I had to stop Z from running away a couple of times, that child loved to run and when trying to catch him he thought it was a game of chase.
Nope hun just want to keep you out of the streets!



This not only helped teach them about interaction but helped them with grasping. The big chalk was great with the motor sensory in Z & E's little hands.
And lets not forget music.
Yes, I sang.
Anything I could think of while they were giggling and jumping from square to square.
I felt if I could incorporate music in little by little maybe it would be less painful to Zenon in the future.




Afterwards I remember us going in all hot and sweaty for a drink and a snack.
They still love chalk drawing and playing hopscotch with mommy.


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