Homeschooling Journal: March 2014 Part 3

In art today we used collage a bit more to decorate a letter. Each kid got their first initial. We focused on filling the white space, mixing colors and adding buttons for dimension.

Mardi Gras Party on our street

Homeschooling Journal: February 2014 Part 3

Baking Fun!

They love helping me bake cookies. They almost have more fun baking them over eating them!

Naughty... It only took me a minute to run the sheets to the washer and when I got back, this is what I found.

Homeschooling Journal: January 2014 Part 5

Montessori-Inspired Language Arts: Forming words and pre-writing

This activity is a Melissa & Doug birthday gift that K got last year. He is enjoying it very much and is really getting into it.

Homeschooling Journal: January 2014 Part 4

This is what we did in our homeschool during the middle and towards the end of January 2014.

Soccer Season

K is doing so much better this year. Last year, he had just turned 3 when he started. He wasn't very interested, he didn't understand the game very well and he felt a bit out of sorts because he was the youngest one in the group (ages 3-5). This year, he is loving it so much and doing much better. He still hasn't scored any goals, but at least he is running in the right direction, haha!

Homeschooling Journal: January 2014 Part 3

Food for thought...

Classical Conversations Review (Weeks 1-4)

                                                   

January 2013 Soccer Mom!

Can I just tell you what a big deal it was for me to get that title? Wellllll, now that we've been at it for a few weeks, I must say, that it can only get better. Haha. Let me explain.
K is the youngest kid in his group (3-5 years of age) and he is oblivious regarding team work, why everyone follows just one ball (without sharing) when everyone could have one of their own, and why it's important to stay inside the white lines (i.e. the field).
He has basically used this time to run around, realize that he needs to pee, and kick the ball (occasionally).
I know, I am sounding a bit bitter about the whole thing. I am not. I think I had certain expectations and then realized that he is still very young. He is really good at playing soccer at home with dad, though, so I am still hopeful. May next year be much better! :)
I must say, though, he looks adorable wearing his team jersey (The Sharks) and running around, kicking his size 3 ball. I love him!