Based on her level of interest and the fact that she is suddenly a voracious reader, Doug and I decided to go ahead and start kindergarten with her this year, even though she won't be five until September 18. I gathered curriculum in all the basics (reading, writing, math, science, Bible, and, of course, who can forget all those nifty art projects involving scissors, glue and common household objects).
Here are Emma's first day of school photos in her "first day of school outfit" (can't tell she's excited, can you?):
As I look at these pictures, I just can't seem to get over how grown up she suddenly looks!
Okay, I know we didn't technically GO anywhere, but who can resist the first day of school picture by the front door? After I took this picture, Emma told me that the smile didn't count because she was laughing.
So I took this picture. Which really wasn't a smile at all....
Once we started class, Emma was all seriousness and proved to be a good student, as you can see by how she is concentrating on her coloring...
You're probably wondering how this homeschool thing works out with the two younger ones needing my attention too. That's a very good question, and I don't have that one completely figured out yet. But so far it's been going well.
Abby understands that when Mommy is Emma's teacher, she can either listen quietly or go find an activity to entertain herself. She has usually opted to stay and listen or help entertain Lizzie while I go over Emma's lesson with her. I also plan some of the activities with Abby in mind (like art and science projects which are easy to include her on). While Emma is working on her coloring, Abby likes to find her own favorite coloring book and color beside Emma at the kitchen table. Today, Abby looked up at me after filling-in most of the page with color and said, "Mom, I LOVE coloring!"
She had the cutest expression on her face!
Abby understands that when Mommy is Emma's teacher, she can either listen quietly or go find an activity to entertain herself. She has usually opted to stay and listen or help entertain Lizzie while I go over Emma's lesson with her. I also plan some of the activities with Abby in mind (like art and science projects which are easy to include her on). While Emma is working on her coloring, Abby likes to find her own favorite coloring book and color beside Emma at the kitchen table. Today, Abby looked up at me after filling-in most of the page with color and said, "Mom, I LOVE coloring!"
She had the cutest expression on her face!
What about Lizzie? Since she's become a part of my hip lately, I was concerned that there might be an issue. But so far, she has been content to be close in the same room where we are working and seems to enjoy all the activity going on around her. Of course, her two naps also help since we can get a lot done while she sleeps.
Our first week of school will wind down with our first official field trip to the zoo tomorrow, to observe the animals. And Friday is "library day" when Emma gets to use her very own library card for the first time....One week down, only 39 to go before the end of the school year!
Our first week of school will wind down with our first official field trip to the zoo tomorrow, to observe the animals. And Friday is "library day" when Emma gets to use her very own library card for the first time....One week down, only 39 to go before the end of the school year!
2 comments:
I can't believe how much older Emma looks!
Are you planning on sending her to public school for Jr. High or High School?
-Uncle Mark
We don't have a "for sure" plan as far ahead as Jr. High or high school. We will probably evaluate on a yearly basis to see how she is doing overall in school and social activities. We are employing a method called the Trivium to provide a solid base of learning for her future education.
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