I was watching Ava work with her stencils this weekend, and I noticed how she was holding her pencil. Instead of grasping it with her fist, she held it in place with each finger tip.
When I mentioned this new accomplishment, she looked up, ran over to the drawer, grabbed a red marker (why do I keep these so accessible?!), and put one tiny dot on each finger. Apparently, her preschool teacher imparted this little trick to help the kids learn proper pencil positioning. Pretty creative–and very effective!
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Posted by Double L on October 30, 2008 at 10:31 am
So cute! That time with the preschool is paying dividends! I am so happy that you switched her to a more challenging environment. Clearly, she was ready…
Posted by smithfamilyweblog on October 30, 2008 at 10:32 am
I am so thankful for preschool. This–and many, many other things–would have never occurred to me.
Posted by Katie on October 30, 2008 at 1:08 pm
It’s a very good sign that she’s able to remember the things she learns in school and apply them at home. What a smart kid! She looks so grown up. Her haircut is adorable. Thanksgiving can not come fast enough!
Posted by Laura on October 30, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Indeed–so grown up!
Posted by Doug Smith on November 1, 2008 at 8:57 am
You’re not supposed to hold your pencil in your fist?
Posted by smithfamilyweblog on November 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Ha!