We had a pretty typical day today.
We usually start with folders where the kids write the day and track the weather. They also put a sticker on a chart for each day we meet. We used to do daily math but it got too repetitive.
Sometimes we skip folders and work on writing/memorizing poems or do some other activity.
Today I added a little creative writing. I thought it was very clever for the girls to connect their stories. This activity came with some pre-writing as well (not shown).
Writing = hunger.
On Fridays, the girls always want to do spelling first because it is test day. So exciting right?
On other days we do math first because it takes the longest.
Friday is a science day so we learned about turtles.
Phonics and reading were last today. We did a couple of phonics lessons and then reading. The girls are making their way through Robinson Crusoe.
Today we homeschooled from about 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are long breaks in between each subject. Lately, during "free time," the kids play with walkie talkies or play hide and seek. There is always music and dancing as well.
In other news, Naia has started reading! She was never interested in reading much so I was pretty surprised. I was resting on my bed reading Game of Thrones one night last week (rare moment) when Naia walked in and asked to "do reading." We completed a little of her Horizons workbook and the reading just clicked. Then she picked up a Bob Book and read it too! This is one of the most awesome aspects of homeschooling. Waiting until a kid is ready and then watching everything just come together is the best. Amazing!
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