Change for Kids

Last week was the first time meeting my new tutee.  This year, we are working with first graders and it’s not so bad.  I though first graders would be more “difficult” to work with, but as of now, my tutee is an angel!! (hopefully it stays that way, since I know it’s only my first time meeting her).  So I am tutoring a girl, and she is very sweet and adorable.  I introduced myself and told her a little about myself.  She wasn’t shy at all.  She told me about her family and activities she loves doing, such as coloring and playing with her dolls.   After “breaking the ice,” we started working on a sound-recognition activity.  So basically, I would say a word, such as, fun, and have her tell me what was the beginning sound.  This activity took most of the time.  Apart from telling me the beginning sound, she had to pick out blocks that have the letters of the alphabet on them, and connect them to form the word.  I think she really enjoyed this part since it was a hands-on activity and I made it a “Who wants to be a Millionaire” kind of game.  She did not have trouble telling me the beginning sounds, though she had trouble forming the words.  I helped her by breaking down the word and emphasizing the sound of each part.  It definitely was a good start.  This week I am supposed to get another tutee, but I will be seeing them separately.  I am looking forward to it!