Our M has had quite the summer of growing up...
He has taken on bigger roles of responsibility in the house and for his things; he is more independent now upon waking and during the bedtime process. I've mentioned before about his 2-wheel ridin' and shoe tyin'. His piano playing has also ramped up and he's mastering new pieces in record time. I've also witnessed countless moments of him helping out his younger brothers and sister, taking great joy in their achievements (e.g. MG walking) and aiding them in tasks about the day. My biggest baby is growing up!
Add to his summer's feats a tremendous amount of reading. M conquered our library's 10-book summer reading list easily, very motivated by the idea that "mom, I might win an iPad!" lol. Hundreds of kids entered the summer reading program and were eligible... but read, he did! I'll take whatever motivates!! After we hit the 10 books, he kept on going. Overall, his reading has made great strides. He is definitely a level 2, emerging level 3 reader. I still need to be in the vicinity to help him through difficult words. His sounding out still needs work, but he is definitely improving which is so rewarding to see. His brothers even stop by now for a listen thanks to his languid, fluid tone. This is a nice change.
Last week he conquered his first-grade reading assignment by reading and reviewing 5 books, drawing a picture of the story, and writing a sentence to accompany the picture. This was the perfect cap to our summer days, helping him to review great skills before entering... 1st grade!!!
Today he and I ventured to school for the "Open House" to meet his teacher and set up his desk and supplies. It was fun to get a sneak peek at his new classroom and get a feel for his year to come! His teacher seems like a very organized, friendly, and enthusiastic lady. I think she is going to be *perfect* for M!!! Let's hope I'm back here writing in a month or two about how well the year is going! :)
Next up: fun MG post about our little girly girl! Check back soon!
3 comments:
M, you have had quite a summer and are surely ready for first grade! We can't wait to see you soon and have you read to us!!!! Love you lots!!
Wow! Sniff! Yay!
This is what I'm feeling as I'm reading this post about your biggest baby. Wasn't it JUST YESTERDAY we stalked you at the hospital b/c we were certain he had arrived?? You and GG should give yourself a good pat on the back too for all of these momentous occasions. You are great parents and he is a great young lad! He looks so happy to be going off to Open House. I'm sure he'll do wonderfully in first grade.
Yeah M! It was just yesterday that you and Joey were born, and know we can tick off countless achievements that you've mastered! B- isn't it fun to see how much they're reading and writing. I feel like Joey made such strides in kindergarten and am already seeing more in just a few weeks of first grade. I don't know if M has given the Junie B. Jones series a whirl, but they are definitely Joey's favorite. We hit the jackpot one day when we found a whole stack at a resale shop for a buck a piece- can't beat a bargain like that! He also likes Magic Treehouse and Flat Stanley. Any suggestions one your end?
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