Don't worry, a lot of learning still happens during tutoring (aka Comedy Hour), but a lot of laughter goes along with it. We spend a good portion our time working on vocabulary and reading skills. We always make up actions to go with each new vocab word we are studying, and then we quiz each other to see who can remember the most words. The actions are usually over the top and crazy (and involve a lot of giggling), but they get the job done.
Last week we were working on the world realize. The action was touching the side of our heads and shouting "ding!" like the light bulb was going off in our brains. Later when we were reading Scaredy Squirrel, my student came across that same vocab word. She immediately sat up, did the action, and then imagined Scaredy Squirrel doing the action, which led to many, many giggles. It is safe to say this vocabulary word has been learned.
I think God has given this little girl a gift of joy and laughter that will touch many people. I am glad I get to share in it a couple of hours each week.
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