Friday, November 8, 2013

Cat in the Hat

I found a children's series that is very educational and the girls love it.  They are LeapFrog episodes on NetFlix.
They teach about numbers and letters.  Math and Phonics.  I was pretty sure they were over the girls heads developmentally wise, but they were fun to watch so I didn't worry about that.

Apparently they are getting something from them.  Emily (who I am super proud of) can count to 30 with just a little help with a few numbers on the way.  However, she always missed number 7.  Since she has watched those episodes she now remembers 7 most of the time!
Ana can count to 13 and always missed 5.  But now she has it!
The whole reason for this post is because when the girls are planning on spending more time on the potty than usual they ask for a book to read.  I usually give them a Dr. Seuss book.
Today when Ana got to this page
She said Mommy...(spelling this out) B.O.O.M says bum!  I looked at what she was reading and had to take this picture with my phone and text Ben to tell him what just happened!  It amazed me.
I have been teaching them letters for quite a while now, but I hadn't gotten to sounds or words yet.
But these episodes were teaching how to make words and sound them out while you are reading.
I am still amazed.
I know she can't actually read yet, and she sounded it out incorrectly, but kids are so smart.  I just hope I can keep up! :)

2 comments:

  1. That reminds me of you Melanie! Always so unpredictable and smart!

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  2. Awesome! I did a lot with my first little guy but I haven't done as much with my twins. I need to get on track.

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