Anyway, I saw this activity over on Laura's blog and thought we would give it a go. There are two sets of pictures, one large and one tiny. The idea is that the child uses the magnifying glass to identify the object and match the cards. This is where it all went pear-shaped. Ebi-kun laid out the big pictures then picked up a small one and announced it was a truck, before even picking up the magnifying glass! He basically did that with all the cards.
I did get him to use the magnifying glass to check his work. I was really hoping this would work, I had all kinds of themes going on in my head for it! Oh Well.
And now for something completely different...I am running a couple of felt brooch making workshops next week at my friend Kym's shop. Thursday the 30th, there are two classes so far 11.30 ~ 12.30pm and 1.00 ~ 2.00pm, the class costs ¥1000 and includes all materials plus tea and cake.
If you are in the area (Hasuda) and are interested in joining please drop me a line at
montessori.swapshop at gmail dot com.
There is a possibility of a 2nd day being added but it hasn't been confirmed yet.
Finally - I hope everyone who has signed up for the culture swap has sent their packs out. If you are one of the swappers and you have either blogged / posted pictures on Flickr please send me the links, I would love to see what everyone has been sending - I am nosey like that! (get it from my mother!)
Of course, I sent mine then realised I forgot to take any pictures.
I have sent out mine early this month and received one. I don't know whether they received mine or not because no news from anybody yet. I shall blog about it very soon but I wanted them to have it first or else I'll spoil the surprise!
ReplyDeleteOh by the way, i love the magnifying activity!Shall try it soon!
The silver lining is that Ebi-kun seems to have excellent eyesight.
ReplyDeleteMine are both sent out, and we've received one of two (the one within the US). I hope to do a post in the near future....
ReplyDeleteThanks again for hosting the swap.