4th Grade

We're getting into our 4th grade groove this week. This may or may not include splashing around in a fountain or two ;)

Puppet Master

Puppet Master, original collage on scribbled book cover

Two years ago Patrick and Lizzie were well into their Oz adventures. This week they are finishing up the 47th book in the series, Trouble Under Oz. It has been a fantastical journey and even though I don't sit in on the nightly readings there has been a bit of Oz seeping into my own work. I've dubbed it Oz-mosis ;)

The 3rd Grade

Lizzie and I stepped into the back yard to document her passage into the 3rd grade! I apologize for the kid-pic heavy post but I couldn't choose just one ;)

 

It is truly a delight to learn with this little person every day.

We always take time out for a bit of twirling....or at least Lizzie does!

 

 "Are we done yet Mom?!" (this one might be my fav)

And...more twirling.

 

Welcome to the 3rd grade Lizzie. I can't wait to see what we learn together this year!

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Fall Things Zines

We made "Fall Things" zines over the weekend to celebrate the beginning of the new season. Lizzie and I filled ours with things that remind us of Fall and Patrick did a literal interpretation of 'things that fall in the Fall' (and other times of year!). If you want to make one too, here are instructions on how to fold a mini zine. We used the single page option, no staples necessary. Happy Fall y'all!

2nd Grade

Yay for 2nd grade! Another year of homeschooling has begun and it's already lookin' like a fun one.

1st Grade, Kindergarten

Writing Stories

Many stories are being written 'round our house these days. We've also just discovered the treasure trove of Sparkle Stories. Worth every penny since Mommy enjoys listening to them too. A Happy Tuesday and a Happy April to you as it's the first time I've popped in this month!

The Oz Adventures

Last night Patrick and Lizzie finished reading the 14th book of the original series of Oz books by L. Frank Baum. They had begun the series this past summer and have continued reading a few chapters together every night. Today was Patrick's birthday and we celebrated with a fitting journey to the Oz Museum. They've now decided they will delve into more Oz adventures by reading the additional canonical books which I believe total a whopping 40+ volumes (thank goodness for Amazon Prime!).

And to Patrick....I just want to say thank you for instilling such a love of reading and adventure in our girl....Happy Birthday!

First Grade

Lizzie officially started the first grade this week and photographic documentation was taken.

Kindergarten

Today is the first day of kindergarten.