August Trays

Well our trays last month went great. The boys love them and I'm pretty sure it is their favorite part of "school". I think one month is perfect and taking time to extend what needs to be extending. I found that the trays they struggled with they were doing perfect by the end of the last week and had a few days to practice it doing it well.

Most are taken from the book Mommy, Teach Me! by Barbara Curtis. You can find the link to this book at the top right under "Our Curriculum".

Beading:

Clothespins:

In case you were wondering what they do with them ;)

Foundational Value: eye-hand coordination; development of concentration; gross motor coordination;

Lesson Craft: This changes three times a week and coordinates with the subject of the week.

File Folder: This changes weekly and they love their file folders. File Folder Fun!
Funnels:

Foundational Value: eye-hand coordination; development of concentration; gross and fine motor control; early work in capacity and measurement

Wringing Sponge:

Foundational Value: practical living skills; eye-hand coordination; development of concentration; strengthening of hand muscles

The boys were so excited this morning about their new trays. They spent about a hour and a half wanting to do the trays over and over. I've enjoyed watching the development in them that I know is linked to the trays and look forward to new developments this month.