I just put tape on a "poster" that ds made.  It had a yellow animal drawn on it and said "Lion" and on the bottom "L iz fur Lion".  These are the times that I get the warm-fuzzy feelings inside. 

I smile inside because ds asked a little while ago if we have "school-time" today.  I said no because we are going to storytime at the library.  He answered with a yeah but then proceeds to get all the drawing supplies out and make several animal posters complete with animal names.  I love it when children begin to use the things they are learning in their lives. 

Ds has gone from not wanting to practice writing letters to labeling everything he does.  I've been so pleased with the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.  Ds doesn't struggle with reversals (except J).  I've never seen a child who didn't struggle (at some level) with reversing the letters.  I attribute it to the curriculum becase ds is not (until recently) a big drawer or writer.  He did well with the PreK activities from Handwriting Without Tears though and I am pleased as punch at his current progress.

Now at some point we'll work on the phonics/spelling aspect of his writing but for now it is great to see him enjoying writing!

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