We have certainly had our moments of refocusing, discipline, and difficulties dealing with a younger sibling in the mix. However, we are learning what works best and when is the best time to do certain subjects. I might prefer to get everything done in the morning in one sitting, but I know that doesn't necessarily work for Charlie. For example, his phonics lessons are best accomplished on the couch with just the two of us working together and no other distractions. Math, science, handwriting and LA can be done at any time and with little brother present. It is all about learning what works for this season in our life.
This week we played catch up a bit after spending last week with family down in the country, celebrating our beloved Grandma's life. We took things easy and did what we could. It was nice to be home and getting back to our haphazard schedule.
Charlie completed the basic lessons, Math, Science, Phonics and LA. And we were able to add in a few other fun things along the way.
He LOVES math and is adding and subtracting up a storm. He is even writing out math problems in his art work...too funny! So we pulled out the dominoes for some domino math.
We did our crafty letter of the week, L is for Lion.
Played dress up
And did lots of drawing of maps.
We also made paper mache pumpkins out of garbage bags and toilet paper
and made pumpkin spice cookies.
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I hope you are all doing well physically and emotionally. You've been in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCharlie is doing so good Beth--with EVERYTHING!! You should be proud and are doing such a good job.
Joe and I like to do phonics just the two of us too, and also tend to do the others with Jack present. That's what's working for now at least:-).
Your paper mache sounds fun.
You got so much done, and you say it was a slow week? Slow was here, that's for sure. I feel like we've been in slow mode for weeks now and I can't seem to get out of it....
I hope your upcoming week is a good one for all of you.