Learning Math

I saw this idea on Facebook and made one of these math helper games up this morning.

                      I will replace the cardboard piece with a craft stick as soon as I can find mine.

                                  This seems like a fun way to learn addition and subtraction.

To use, just have the child place the correct clothes pins on the cardboard or craft stick for the addition or subtraction problem you give them.

This math tool can easily be stored in a zip lock bag.

I printed the numbers on both sides of the clothespin to save time when setting up.

 

First Mema camp for Elijah

Yesterday we brought our grandson Elijah home with us for his first Mema camp by himself.  He has come to stay before with one of his siblings but we decided he was old enough at 5 to come by himself.  He had been wanting to.  We had hesitated only because his folks live 4 hours away and if he was unhappy here it would be a chore to take him home.

He was a good boy on the trip home sleeping most of the way, and chattering the rest of the way.

Last night he soaked up the attention.  I think he really enjoyed having Mema, Papa and Hannah plus the two dogs all to himself.  I know it gave us a chance to enjoy him more.

He only gets to stay two nights this time but I am sure we will be doing this again.

I gave him a hair cut before his bath last night.  He looks so cute.

Today we will be playing games and working in his workbook.  I made a few learning activities for him to do.  As a reward, Hannah downloaded a few learning games for him on my tablet.  At home he plays a lot of Mario Brothers but we don't have that here thankfully.  We seldom even turn on the TV.

I will post more pictures to this post later as we do things together.