Alphabet

So, Ansley is working on an ABC book. Each day, she cuts out 10 pictures starting with the 'letter of the day' and glues them on a piece of paper. Then by the time we finish, we'll put it all together into a book. This appeals to her very artistic side. Plus, she loves to cut and glue. The thing she doesn't realize is she is also learning to figure out the beginning sounds of words. That appeals to me!

Today was the letter "I". The first 20 minutes was spent saying, "I can't do it" "It's too hard" "It's boring". Translation, I"m confused about "I" words. I don't recognize "I" in this book. She just doesn't want to admit any 'weakness' or ask for help. (We are working on that) What I've realized when this is happening, I need to point out her need to ask for help. Then I point out some words that begin with "I". Then she can continue on. I do have to leave the room or she'll just let me do it all for her.

I went to the next room and pretended to be working but actually I was listening for signs of T-R-O-U-B-L-E. What I hear next is: " 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. I did it! Sometimes I think I'm a Genius!"