Twinkle Twinkle

Amanda taught Jude a song! The keys are labeled with note names, but he's playing from memory. It's awesome to see him practicing something!

Twinkle, Twinkle

We got out the ole Casio this week, and Jude learned a tune! I was talking to someone at a garden party recently who suggested that he learn piano before taking on the guitar so that he understands the structure of music, chords and such. I thought that if I taught Jude to play something, he might be more interested in learning more. So far, so good!

The Great Kapok Tree

Jude's PreK class put on quite the production for the end of the year. The class acted out The Great Kapok Tree in which Jude played the jaguar. The class then recited a poem about Kindergarten. Jude was the letter G in the poem and told the audience, "G is for good friends." 

I know I speak for Jon as well when I say how happy I am with our move from what was a very good daycare to this PreK class. He has learned so much and his learning expands well beyond reading and writing. Just for example, Jude can talk in depth about the rain forest. He knows where it is in the world, the animals that live there, the layers of the forest, and the problems facing it. We are really going to miss Mrs. Williard. Luckily, I still get to work with her as a colleague!