Learning Activities

I know I do a lot of raving about this, that and the other thing....well, one person I don't raive about enough (but for good reason, since I am worried that word might get out), is our Ms. Sarah - our nanny.

Here is a great example of how simply amazing she is.

There is no doubt that Ayden is a smart and inquisitive kid. So, seeing that he was needing some challenge in his daily routine, Sarah began what they call 'learning activities'.  She has laid out a curriculum that they follow about three times a week (the days he doesn't go to school). The activities work on all sorts of skills and can be solo or interactive.

This day, Sarah set up different stations around the table for Ayden to participate in.  As you can see in the photo, he is intently working on the block activity.  One day he and Sarah were learning about senses so they walked around the house and yard identifying what they could hear, smell, see etc...  That night he and I talked about what he remembered discovering....it was quite an awesome conversation.... and certainly one I never expected to have with my 2 1/2 yr old.

Ayden has thrived (even more) since Sarah has begun the learning activities.  He requests doing them, and the things he has learned in a short month is remarkable.  When this kid is excelling in life, there will be no doubt that it started here in our kitchen with Ms. Sarah.

The love, joy, patience, creativity and friendship Sarah brings to my childrens' lives (and ours!!) is unspeakable. We are forever grateful!