Homeschool Field Log: Day 3

Day 3 started off rather early. Our session with the reading specialist was at 9:15am, and we barely make it in time because Thing 1 insisted on making her a love note (see Example 1). Thing 1's appreciation for pretty, smart women is something The Researcher fears come college time.

After, we stopped by the grocery store to pick up supplies for The Researcher's Dinner Club meeting tonight.

Thing 1 has some sensory issues that make food a constant battle. He is very picky about textures and tastes (he's got a strong gag reflex for all things green). He is also very active and burns more calories than he takes in each day. In an attempt to get him to eat better we try to integrate food into our day as much as possible (see Examples 2 and 3).

Thing 1 was given an allotment of $5.00 to purchase his lunch. His only stipulation was the meal must encompass all 5 of the major food groups (veg/fruit were lumped together). His choices were a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a GIANT doughnut. Well played my friend, well played.

Example 2, calculations

Example 3, Researcher should also stipulate majority of meal should be healthy next time, props for hitting all 5, though.

After lunch, Thing 2 went down for nap, and Thing 1 and I decided to try out some of the new memorization games through calisthenics I've been researching. We're working on increasing Thing 1's inane math factoid base to make for more rapid computation. More complex word problems are coming up fast so this should be helpful (see Examples 4 and 5).

Example 4, Math bounce

Example 5, core balance while adding by 3's.