Nick came home with Spanish homework. He had several worksheets to complete. He filled those out rather easily, but it was painstakingly time consuming. To help him study, we picked just a section to review. The easiest section was the days of the week.
At the top of the paper, I wrote the Spanish word for Monday, which is lunes. I told Nick to write Monday five times. I explained to Nick that he needs to learn how to write, say, and spell these Spanish words, including accents. Nick has a great memory, especially when concepts are repeated.
I came back a few minutes later to find that Nick had written Monday five times under lunes. I asked him, "Why?" Of course, I quickly answered, "Because that's what I said. Isn't it?" He shook his head yes.
How easily I forget. I naturally thought he'd understand to write lunes five times under lunes. However, that is NOT what I said. He followed what I said.
This just underscores how precise I have to be, especially now with Nick studying another language. Oh boy!
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Will The Dog Melt?
Back in CA, my son, then 8, wanted a dog. He begged us to get a dog. We said no, especially with the impending move. My son was not deterred. He persisted.
Once he asked when my husband was on the phone with me. My son begged, "PLEEEEASE, can we get a dog?"
I gave the phone to my son as I was tired of saying no. He could ask his dad! I could hear my husband's voice, "Nope."
My son's second question came, "WHY?"
My husband responded, "It's too hot in the desert for a dog."
I could see the wheels turning in my son's mind. He frowned. Then a light bulb turned on!
He said, "The dog will melt?"
We suppressed a laugh, but let it go for the moment. When we finally moved, we did explain that a dog wouldn't melt. I don't like dogs in the house, and it is too hot to keep a dog outside during the heat. My son then understood why we didn't get a dog.
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