We had a very successful first day of school! I started on Friday so that we could spend today learning the routine, getting our notebooks together, creating our History folders, practicing handwriting, getting our spelling word list, etc. The boys absolutely loved it! Addison said that he likes not having a big class so he doesn't have to "wait all the time"! I let each one go at their own pace, separately, and it worked very well.
They especially loved the chapter book that we started today. It's called "Stink!" and much to my surprise, it is full of really great hidden lessons. For example, today the boys learned what an "idiom" is, just because Stink explained the meaning to his sister. Excellent!
On Monday, we will really kick off in each subject. I need to go in the attic and find some new toys for Ivey to keep her occupied while we have class. Today she did very well at the beginning and then went down for a 2 hour nap. I think some new things to just bring out at school time will help keep her happy while she's awake. Luckily, she is a very good girl!
Let me just say that the personal whiteboards with 1st grade writing lines that I picked up at Target for $1 a piece was a great buy! We were able to practice writing our spelling words and do lots of handwriting practice without using tons of paper. I'm pleased!
They especially loved the chapter book that we started today. It's called "Stink!" and much to my surprise, it is full of really great hidden lessons. For example, today the boys learned what an "idiom" is, just because Stink explained the meaning to his sister. Excellent!
On Monday, we will really kick off in each subject. I need to go in the attic and find some new toys for Ivey to keep her occupied while we have class. Today she did very well at the beginning and then went down for a 2 hour nap. I think some new things to just bring out at school time will help keep her happy while she's awake. Luckily, she is a very good girl!
Let me just say that the personal whiteboards with 1st grade writing lines that I picked up at Target for $1 a piece was a great buy! We were able to practice writing our spelling words and do lots of handwriting practice without using tons of paper. I'm pleased!
(Yes, Addison is using a colored pencil in each hand. He needed brown and green to color his eyes!)
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