The First Day of School
Today marked the first official day of our 2008-2009 homeschool year: Ryan’s first day of second grade and Connor’s first day of a modified PK/kindergarten curriculum.
Our day went well. Ryan was ready to resume his Singapore Math lessons and after our field trip yesterday, was interested to read and learn more about butterflies during science. He wasn’t quite as thrilled with his grammar and handwriting work, but he did complete both with minimal complaining.
Ryan completes his math work, with some help from Samuel kitten.
Connor & Ryan: still smiling at the end of the day!
(Notice Connor’s self- awarded “Good Work” sticker)
Ryan completes his math work, with some help from Samuel kitten.
Connor enthusiastically completed math, handwriting, and his favorite, learning games. Each day I will set up several learning stations for Connor to complete on his own or with minimal assistance while I work with Ryan on his math. Today Connor counted and sorted dinosaurs by shape (type of dinosaur), completed lacing cards, and worked to complete pattern pictures (using a game called Playful Patterns). He was extremely proud of his work!
Connor’s favorite part of the day: learning games. (Completed with some help from Leya).
I love his focus, the concentration evident in these photos!
Together we began our first Tapestry of Grace unit, a study of the Ancient Egyptians and Moses. We are all excited about using Tapestry of Grace this year. This curriculum combines great books and hands-on-activities to teach history from a Biblical worldview. The boys were fascinated by the books we started reading this afternoon, and asked for additional reading time during lunch, snack, and dinner tonight. What an exciting start to the new school year!
Connor & Ryan: still smiling at the end of the day!(Notice Connor’s self- awarded “Good Work” sticker)