School is officially in session!!!
We started a week and a half ago, actually, and that is why I have not posted much. Carter has taken on a language arts curriculum in addition to his grammar, spelling, math, science and history. Addie has begun kindergarten phonics and math with Christ-Centered Curriculum, which we love! They tackle some pretty intense spiritual concepts, so I just take them and adjust them for the ears and understanding of a four-year-old. But already, she is identifying a few short words, blending consonants and short vowels, and studying the sound that each letter makes. With math, we are just introducing the numbers, each of which is represented by an animal character with special character qualities. It's all precious!
It is a joy to teach both of my children, but since this is the first "real" year with Addie, it is so much fun to see how quickly she absorbs what she needs to know, and in so short a time. I know it has so much to do with it just being her, Carter and me, and outside distractions are stripped away. Not that we don't have distractions here. There are plenty of toys and noises to distract, but we just try to be disciplined during school time.
Anyway, to mark the beginning of our school year, I wanted to post a few pics:
The sweet snuggle bug at her spot and ready to go! And yes, she prefers long-sleeves, even in August! I have to make her change for outside time.
My Carter-man working on some handwriting. I love that smile. He knows the drill.
The three of us. I didn't know they were making the faces because I was preoccupied with getting us all in the frame... I hope that come May, we're all still smiling like this. :)
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