May 5 and 12 2009 Notes

Here are some notes I have on Raffi when I was working with him in reading, math and writing:

Math:
We have finished up to number 3 of Numbers and Counting (NC)
He does an excellent job with NC 2 where he can read the word and the number of that said word there are (ex. apples [image of 5 apples]).

Reading:
He can read and understand common words (apple, sun, circle, etc) but I don't think he can fully understand when I write the activity down for him to read (how many, match me, etc)
Also, he had difficulty with reading and comprehending questions related to work (Where are we going? golf course or St. Joes)

Writing:
When writing lines that are new to him or he hasn't memorized, his writing will be very messy and inconsistent. However, as he begins to practice the line (ex. address) more, he does get better.
He is going back to old spelling mistakes that I thought we already solved (Burnswck, Franisco, Rchmnd)
Letters and numbers he has difficulty with: p, 5, 6, e, R, d, o, h

Also there are some questions I have regarding teaching methods and Raffi that I hold can be answered.
1) Does any one have any recommendations on how to do the 1 and 2 of Money in the Education Plan (especially 2)?
2) Also, NC 4?
3) T. Chiqui I just got your e-mail on the goals for the Palmtop, can anyone show me ways I can train Raffi with the Palmtop more with because right now I'm just letting him use it at work.