Homeschool Study: Letter 'T' + Number 7.

Homeschool WEEK 20 Recap: The LETTER T (for Malachi) and the NUMBER 7 (for Deacon).

*** Read this post for more information on our homeschool philosophy and approach to learning.

MONDAY, MARCH 17th

Malachi: T is for TORTOISE

> Physical Therapy: Time in standing frame (30 minutes)

> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "T" in journal

> Video: "Tortoises for Kids" by Learn Bright (YouTube)

> Art: 3D tortoise shell craft (template found on Pinterest HERE)

> Video: "The Tortoise Song by Blippi" by Gecko and Blippi - Songs for Kids (YouTube)

> Tortoise coloring sheet

> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"

Deacon: Number 7

> Video: "Number 7 -- StoryBots: Counting for Kids" by Netflix Jr. (YouTube)

> Stacking big blocks in towers of SEVEN blocks

> Number 7 coloring sheet

> Library Book: Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy, by Tara Dairman (with AAC language modeling and conversation)

TUESDAY, MARCH 18th

Special Event: Malachi and I were invited to participate in a press conference with Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) about the GOP's proposed cuts to Medicaid, a horrible threat that would severely impact Disabled kids like Malachi across the country. The event was held at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th

Social Group: AAC Social Group six-week session for MALACHI

Malachi's speech therapy center is hosting a weekly club for young, emerging AAC language learners. The kids participate in a story time activity and guided play while practicing using their device.

Speech Therapy at Greenhouse Therapy in Olympia, WA for MALACHI

Appointment: Therapeutic Massage for MALACHI (University Place, WA)

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th

Malachi: T is for TREES*

> Physical Therapy: Time in standing frame (50 minutes)

> Letter Journal: Practice writing the letter "T" in journal

> Book: Maisy Loves Trees, by Lucy Cousins (with AAC language modeling and conversation)

> Video: "What Tree Rings Can Tell Us" by SciShow Kids (YouTube)

> Hands-on exploration: Examine and observe the tree rings visible on small tree medallions, one for each kid

> Art: Painting tree medallions

> Craft: DIY paper plate "tree stump"

> Video: "What is Tree Bark?" by Ranger Zak (YouTube)

> Sensory/Taste-testing tree bark "cinnamon"

> Hands-on exploration: Examine and observe samples of tree bark (worked on using "descriptive words" with AAC device)

> Sensory/Experimentation: Used black charcoal sticks to rub impressions of the tree bark onto paper

> Letter Journal: Practice writing name to finish "desk work"

*Check out this blog post about our mini-unit on "T is for Trees" HERE

Early Intervention (Birth-to-Three) Speech Therapy at DuPont Public Library in DuPont, WA, for DEACON

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st - MONDAY, MARCH 24th

A long weekend trip to Yakima, Washington, to spend time with Grandpa Jeff, my dad