Shapes

In the first, second, and third grade classes we have learned (roughly) the alphabet (English pronunciation), numbers (to 10), and colors. Now we are working on shapes and I think I might have figured this out—a little. I only introduce 2 shapes per class. I’ve done square, circle, triangle, heart and star. We go over them and then I give them paper and crayons and have them draw the shapes…I try to get them to also follow directions but so far that only goes so far…to draw a blue square—it seems to start with the blue crayon but quickly changes to using any different color that they have. And if I ask them to draw 2 I have to be pretty lucky to get them. We are also working on Thank you and You’re welcome…each time I give them paper or crayons or pick the crayons up after class…very very very repetitive. I have flash cards to quiz them with and the favorite game so far is boys against girls on who can get the most answers correct…the problem is that when the round is over chaos (very loud chaos) ensues and I get admonished by the office! But I think they are learning so I take it (usually).

A well taught Christian education raises man's dignity and  brings him closer to his Creator.