We have started homeschooling!!! Corby turned five on May 31st, and he would normally be entering Kindergarten in September. But we felt more comfortable with homeschooling, so that's what we're doing. We ordered a Kindergarten package from My Father's World, and it has been amazing! I love the curriculum, but I have had to skip parts of it for being to easy for him. The curriculum goes from teaching your kids the alphabet to reading, and since he's almost reading, most of it doesn't apply to him. It has tons of fun aspects that Corby can't wait for, such as an ant farm and butterfly garden.
Unfortunately I haven't been as consistent as I'd like. Health issues and busy Summer plans have interrupted us, but I expected that. That's why I started in May instead of September. Corby loves it, and is improving so much with his fine motor skills! He's cutting straight lines now, and actually trying to color in the lines. Before he wouldn't even try because it was too hard on him. And now he's using salt trays! A year ago he wouldn't have touched a salt tray, but now that's one of his favorite parts of the lesson. I just pray that he keeps improving, and that God gives me the strength to continue. If you're a homeschooling mom, especially a mom of a child with a sensory disorder, you know how hard this is!
Corby had his five year check up with his pediatrician a few weeks ago. This kid is in the 90th percentile for height and weight! Perfectly proportioned. The doctor says he doesn't see that too often. But give him another month, and that will change. He is advanced in his gross motor skills, and behind in his fine motor, but we expected that. The gap is closing though!
That's great news!
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