Mitchell at the Archery Range at Cub Scout Camp.They also got to shoot BB guns. The Scouts take it seriously and had an awesome safety instruction prior to being allowed on the range. Madilynn got the hang of archery!
End of May and June have been a bit of a blur. We have been to the water park multiple times with friends, went home to Bastrop to see the familyf and hiking in Bastrop State Park (lots of Pine Trees!), went to Cub Scout Day Camp for a week (8a-4p in the very hot weather), and began reading tutoring! Whew!
Reading tutoring was not on my agenda this summer. However, one thing led to another while I was researching Dyslexic reading programs and the Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic program. I reconnected with Mitchell's 2nd grade teacher (no longer teaching), who is a Reading Specialist and a trained Dyslexic Specialists. She agreed to assess the kids in reading, phonics and spelling. The assessment revealed they both needed help. We knew this, but were stuck as to which way to go. There are so many programs available now. His teacher suggested Alphabetic Phonics. It is the 4 day a week, 2 year program we are just beginning. It is hands on and structured. The kids are going through all the letters via speaking, handwriting, (cursive) spelling and some kinesthetic activities. It is slow going here at first, but will pick up as we move along. They are responding well and need this instruction. We are so thankful to have Cathy's expertise! She is great with the kids and they enjoy the interaction with her. The one on one instruction, or two in our case with my minimal help, is a huge blessing!
I haven't been blogging much lately so I thought I would click over here and say Hi! You haven't been blogging lately either :-). Isn't it nice to take a break from it every once in a while.
Hey, just also wanted to say that it's just not right that you should look that cute in that swimmin pool with those kids.
YOU LOOK LIKE A TEENAGER :-)!
I hope you're having a wonderful summer,
blessings, Julie
Hello! Just coming by to see what new adventures you'd been up to. I love the photo of you and your children ( and your nieces as well! ) Good to hear that you have found sometihng that will help out with the kids Dyslexic situation........the lady who is helping sounds like she will be a great help to you all through your learning time.
Yo Cassidy! What's up with you girl :-)?!
Just wanted to let you know you're missed out here in the blogosphere. But I totally understand your breaking from this for awhile.
Blessings and I hope your new school year has gotten off to an awesome start! Julie
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