Stories from the Trenches of Tot School

Sometimes I feel like my blog post titles are a little blah...that one spiced things up a bit, didn't it?

So, we've been really focusing on Tot School and incorporating it into daily life...it was amazing how much easier it is to do so when there isn't a computer to distract a person. Technology is a double-edged sword, isn't it? On one hand, you get so much done when you don't have it around, but then on the other hand, there is so much that you are lacking...especially when it comes to Tot School because there are a lot of awesome resources on the internet out there for it.

Anyways. I haven't blogged in so long, so please excuse the random rambling that is making an appearance in this post. :)

Back to Tot School.

LBB and I have been doing more activites, fine tuning things (we seem to do that a lot), and getting his homeschool area organized.

That's right...homeschool area. In our sweet little 2 bedroom apartment, we have managed to make him a little preschool style room.

In our dining room.

The way I figure it, we have this huge room that is well lit, has plenty of wall space, and we only use it about 45 minutes a day. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. So, we converted it. We still use it for eating, but it's main purpose is clearly evident in the toddler art hanging all over the walls, IKEA Trofast storage proudly holding all his educational things, and a dining room table that has two of his workbooks serving as a constant decoration. :) We still have a few more things that we want to do in there, and as soon as we get those done, I will post some pictures. I'm very excited.

I've got to say that having a little area has helped immensely. LBB has been working on his Kumon "Let's Cut Paper" workbook. He's used his Do-A-Dots to learn the shape of the letter A. He has done marker painting. Music. Clay. Used his felt board to make animal noises. (Which, surprisingly, if you ever take a visit to his felt farm, you will learn that all of his felt animals tend to roar like a dinosaur.) All in all, having that area dedicated to just his tot/preschool has been a blessing.

Now I just need to get my homeschool storage area in the linen closet cleaned up. Well, I need to get the linen closest cleaned up in general. Ugh.

We are going to start LBB's preschool when he turns two (But I'm actually starting a few months early). I've been planning our lessons and activities, and I've can't express how fun this is. :) I'm going to enjoy every minute, because I know in a few years, he will be doing more detailed homeschool stuff that needs to be a bit more structured.

So, come October 1st , LBB will be busy with Toddler Storytime, Nature Play at the nature center, home learning, playdates, field trips, and who knows what else. :) There are so many opportunities where we live, it's just fun to think about all the things we can do with him.

Alright. I'm done typing now...I really feel like I'm a bit all over the place. My blogging brain is a bit rusty. :) I'll get back in the swing of things.