It’s hard to believe school has been in session for two months now. Taylor is off to a great start. He loves first grade. I think because I taught first grade for 11 years before staying home with the kids, it seems so strange to me that Taylor is now a first grader. He isn’t supposed to be that old yet! After the first week of school Taylor told me, “I think I like first grade a little more than Kindergarten.” Taylor had an awesome year in Kindergarten and LOVED his teacher last year, so I am thinking he was feeling like he was being a little disloyal to his kindergarten teacher by admitting to liking first grade too.
At open house and meeting his new teacher.
Waiting for the bus on the first day of school. I absolutely LOVE the group hug. I have this picture in our kitchen to remind me every day that they really do love each other despite the daily arguments I need to referee.
The day Taylor started school, I started a preschool program with ASOM as well. They are really enjoying their school too. I came across the preschool program on a blog I follow www.motherhoodonadime.com The program is a bible based program called God’s Little Explorers and I am having a blast teaching them. I bought the entire curriculum for $14 (a little cheaper than enrolling the kids in a preschool) and the proceeds go to an orphanage for girls in India. We do school 3-4 days a week for about 30-45 minutes. A bible story and bible song, letter of the week, shape or number, and life skills are just a few of the things we focus on each day. Our sun room is quickly turning into a little classroom with letters, numbers, shapes, calendar, and projects popping up every where.
One of their favorite activities so far, mixing primary colors to make secondary colors.
We hope all of you are enjoying your fall too! I will keep you posted.
