LOVE LOVE LOVE The Story of the World! The kids are really getting into this book. The way the books read is amazing. You feel so involved and everything just makes sense. We could not have chosen a better way to go here for History. Today was a busy day in History. While my oldest read Chapter 1, Ancient Times to the twins, I was busy in the classroom searching for, printing and then laminating all of the individual pieces to our timeline for the year including dates and timeline cards so that we can all chart each happening together all the way from Prehistoric times to now. I got the board up on the wall using two long sheets of paper and then using Stikkiwax I adhered each piece. Now they will be able to actually see pictures of these events as we post them to enhance their retention. They are so excited about this they could do History all day. I love it when they get excited about something!
Of course they had to get out and see some nature today. They are loving the butterflies next door. They visit them daily and are becoming quite the catchers. They are very excited about their Monarch learning adventure this Friday!
The reading nook courtesy of Uncle Joe has been put to great use so far this year. This is their escape into "LALA LAND" as they call it where they can read on their own in peace and quiet away from the classroom.
My oldest started her grade up in Math today. We had to order all new books already because 5th was too easy. She was already bored today but I assured her it is going to get more challenging:)
Today was an off day. We have one very under the weather and praying for a quick recovery. It is days like this that I realize again that I made the right choice doing this because I was able to be home with my sick one and take care of her while juggling studies with the other two. I also realized how awesome of a teacher's aid my oldest is. She can administer tests, teach Math and read stories with such affliction that they are begging for her to continue. We are so lucky!
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