We had a really wonderful first week. Our Tuesday and Wednesday weren’t quite as wonderful as Monday, but they were still quite good for the first week back after break. We ended our week with a field trip to the Newport Aquarium and an overnight with Grammy and Grandpa. The Aquarium was nice and the…
FOR TODAY January 17, 2010 …. Outside my window… it may be cold, but the sun is shining. I am thinking… or maybe I’m not. I am thankful for… Jason’s bank job which gives him the day off! From the learning rooms… Circle Time done, next up is R-girl’s school: phonics and math. From the…
We’re continuing with The Jungle Book (we started the third from last story last night) and enjoying it. We just finished the story The King’s Ankus and there was a lot to talk about and explain in that story. I love the discussions we’ve been able to have with our reading, and especially that we…
We had a really good day. I’m so thankful for the hard work last year getting adjusted to doing lessons without (much) complaining or arguing about who goes first reciting. Some observations: I have too much planned for Circle Time. I have 1.5 hours worth of work to do in 1. Hm. Spanish might be…
FOR TODAY January 10, 2011… Outside my window… it is cold and grey … a day before we are going to get a lot of snow … I am thinking… about dinner and snow and snow days for gym? I am thankful for… a piano teacher who comes to the house. From the learning rooms……
Tomorrow (Monday) is our first day for the 2011 Academic Year. We’re all excited about getting started. I hope to start a tradition of asking these questions of the children on the first day each year. First Day Questionnaire Here is our “Ideal Day” schedule … knowing…
N-boy requested a Jack and the Beanstalk Birthday cake. The dowel rod holding the cupcakes together is leaning against the chandelier for stability. Will it stand until tomorrow? Pray for me. ETA: And it is on the table. Does anyone have a toy hatchet? Or a giant?
Wow 2011. First Grade, Kindergarten, and Preschool. It’s gonna be crazy. It’s gonna be busy. It’s gonna be fun. Are you ready? Generally, we do “Content” together during Circle Time and “Skills” on an individual basis. Obviously those categories are not hard and fast, but it is as good a division as any. I…
Cindy is hosting a new book club! We’ll be reading Andrew Esolen’s Ten Ways’ to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child. Some quotes that stood out to me: “If we believe what we say, that “children are our greatest resource,” then we need to do something about it. Resources are valuable because they are good,…