An introduction to fun learning

Homeschooler: Migui
Target topics:
1. Colors (Math, English)

    Activities:
      a. Point to the different objects around and say the colors of each object.
      b. Using an art paper or a piece of cloth w/ a single color, identify the color of each material. When he gets the hang of it, lay them all down and ask him to pick up a particular color.
      c. Touch the color: Gather different toys, everyday thing (almost anything with colors) aand lay them down. Say, "Touch the color (say a color)" Then ask him to touch the object with that color.

2. Parts of the Body (Science)

   Activities:
      a. Sing "My toes, My knees..."
      b. Point out to the different parts of HIS body and say the name of each body part. After he gets familiar with the name, ask, "Where is you (say the name of the part)?" To make it fun make a tickling gesture and pretend to tickle that part of the body or have his favorite stuffed toy and make the stuff toy give each part a loving kiss.
       *Children love it when their toys join in the activity. It makes it more fun for them and makes them feel like you're just playing.

3. Telling One's Name (Language, English)
      a. Sing a Nursery rhyme: "Where is thumbman?" but replace the name of each finger with his name.

4. Nursery Rhymes (Music, PE)

5. Praying; "Angel of God" (Christian Living)
      a. This activity is actually recommended to start the day. Constant repetition of this activity is required for him to remember. Recite slowly "Angel of God" as often as possible. You may begin and end your day with this prayer.

6. Counting 1-10 (Math)
      a. Incorporate counting in anywhere possible like;
          - when you're washing hands, count the fingers that you clean.
          - when eating,  count the bits of veges that you eat (that may even help them get interested in eating vegetables)
          - when putting away toys, shoot the toys in their bin and count as you go along.

7. Chore: watering the plants (Science, Life Skills)
       a. Migui is just 2years and 5months but he can help in doing chore by watering the plant. Give him a bucket of water and a small cup and let him water the plants. You may say that plants get thirsty too just like him so when we water the plants, we are giving them something to drink. This forms a habit without them knowing. Constant repetition of this activity will instill in them that they have a role in the household. He will own the activity and recognizes that it is his job to water the plants.

     * Allowing children to help in the household chores instill good habits. Although their work may be slow and even messy, the lessons learned are more valuable than a spilled water on the floor or a slow chore done.