Thursday, January 31, 2008

Another Homeschooling Moment

(Scene takes place in basement schoolroom. My children and I are around the table, working on Language Arts)

Me: And what is this a picture of?
Child #4: A baby.
Me: And what sound does "baby" start with?
Child #4: buh
Me: Good job. Find the b and circle it. Now, what is this a picture of?
Child #4: A telephone.
Me: And what sound does "telephone" start with?
Child #4: Baby. How is the baby going to get out? How is the baby coming out of your tummy?
Me: Uhhhh, I'll tell you after lessons... what sound does "telephone" start with?
Child #4: tuh