Homeschool Study: Letter 'Z'

Homeschool WEEK 26 Recap: The LETTER Z for MALACHI.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 28th

Outing: "Beginning Birders Walk" at Adriana Hess Wetland Park with Tahoma Bird Alliance (University Place, WA)

Outing: Play time at Evergreen Rotary Park Inclusive Playground in Bremerton, WA

Outing: Visit to the Bug & Reptile Museum in Bremerton, WA

TUESDAY, APRIL 29th

Outing: Hiking at Kettle Lakes Trail at Kettle View Park in Olympia, WA

Outing: Hands-on Children's Museum in Olympia, WA

Online Group: Drum Circle

The boys have long participated in a weekly online drumming class with Drum to LEARN, a nonprofit organization. The instructor is a child development specialist who combines lessons in music and rhythm with social and emotional learning and literacy.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th

Malachi: Z is for ZEBRA

> Physical Therapy: Time in standing frame (55 minutes)

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

> Video: "Animals for Kids: Zebras" by Smile and Learn (YouTube)

> Occupational Therapy skills: Working on pointer finger use with book Poke-A-Dot: Wheels on the Bus - Wild Safari by Melissa & Doug

> Occupational Therapy skills: Using bingo dobber to complete Zebra worksheet (by Little Bee Family)

> Video: "Animal Science for Kids: Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?" by SciShow Kids (YouTube)

> Occupational Therapy skills: Zebra "stripes" line tracing worksheet (available on Pinterest HERE)

> Zebra coloring sheet

> Video: "Zoo Crew Alphabet Show: Learn About the Letter Z and Zebras" by Alive Studios Zoo (YouTube)

> Sensory: Shaving cream play, making Zebra stripes on black paper

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

Speech Therapy at Greenhouse Therapy in Olympia, WA for MALACHI

Playtime outdoors riding bikes

THURSDAY, MAY 1st -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

FRIDAY, MAY 2nd - SUNDAY, MAY 4th

Appointment: Orthotics appointment at Shriners Portland for MALACHI

Traveled to Portland, Oregon, for MALACHI to participate in a physical therapy intensive program with Snowflake Warriors Physical Therapy. The program guided him through continuous exercises while working to develop an updated home workout plan.