Monday
The kids cleaned their rooms really well today! They also had a good time playing with blocks and games.
Tuesday
Today was a really good day! I decided to make a checklist of all the things I expect the kids to do each day:
Read out loud
Writing practice
2 pgs. worksheets
Typing
I was afraid the kids would groan, but the really enjoyed checking things off the list. First I read out loud to them. We finished "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis. They really enjoyed the story, and sat still long enough for me to read two chapters. I can tell there is a little confusion about the story with Evan, but Annabelle is grasping it very well. She recalls things that I didn't notice (probably when my mind was wandering off).
Next I had the kids pick out a book they want to read to me and Katelyn. Annabelle didn't want to stop at one book. She ended up reading about five. I'm praising her for each page she reads and I could tell her confidence is growing.
I LOVE HOME SCHOOL! (today :)
They did their worksheets...with very little grumbling.
The kids chose their writing practice for today. Evan decided to make a mini Book of Mormon, and Annabelle made an I Love You book for Daddy. I just sat there and smiled.
Next I helped the kids start their own blog. You can view it under Kids' Blogs on the right side bar. They were really excited about that, and it gave them some fun typing practice.
Annabelle did two IXL Math quizzes.
We then got all bundled up and went to play with some of Annabelle and Evan's friends in our ward.
When Daddy got home from work he took Annabelle and Evan out to dinner, and I got Katelyn to sleep; then enjoyed some much needed alone time. Ahhhhh!
Read out loud
Writing practice
2 pgs. worksheets
Typing
I was afraid the kids would groan, but the really enjoyed checking things off the list. First I read out loud to them. We finished "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis. They really enjoyed the story, and sat still long enough for me to read two chapters. I can tell there is a little confusion about the story with Evan, but Annabelle is grasping it very well. She recalls things that I didn't notice (probably when my mind was wandering off).
Next I had the kids pick out a book they want to read to me and Katelyn. Annabelle didn't want to stop at one book. She ended up reading about five. I'm praising her for each page she reads and I could tell her confidence is growing.
I LOVE HOME SCHOOL! (today :)
They did their worksheets...with very little grumbling.
The kids chose their writing practice for today. Evan decided to make a mini Book of Mormon, and Annabelle made an I Love You book for Daddy. I just sat there and smiled.
Next I helped the kids start their own blog. You can view it under Kids' Blogs on the right side bar. They were really excited about that, and it gave them some fun typing practice.
Annabelle did two IXL Math quizzes.
We then got all bundled up and went to play with some of Annabelle and Evan's friends in our ward.
When Daddy got home from work he took Annabelle and Evan out to dinner, and I got Katelyn to sleep; then enjoyed some much needed alone time. Ahhhhh!
Wednesday
Today we read "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Annabelle keeps begging for more and more chapters. I'm glad she's liking it!
Today the kids and I watched a documentary on insects. It was really interesting to see all different kinds of insects and arachnids. The kids also watched several Kratt Brothers episodes. They loved learning about "lightning bugs."
Thursday
Today we did some IXL quizzes, read, and made some Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. The kids had a fun time playing with the leftover dough. Katelyn discovered that salt dough is not edible.
Friday
We worked on painting our salt dough ornaments today, as well as reading "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Annabelle kept picking words out of the text while I was reading. I think that reading this book is helping her get a little more motivated to read. Annabelle also read some books to Katelyn. She also worked on her workbook pages.
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