Another Great Week of School

Our third week was just as much fun as the first, but a lot more comfortable. We've finally gotten used to our routine and the kids have been doing great with their studies. It is amazing to me how much we can accomplish in such a short amount of time with our lessons. Grayson has been doing great at his multiplication studies and keeps scoring just one point under his sister on the quizzes (who is two grades ahead of him!) Evie's reading has been incredible and her writing is almost as impressive. I am so grateful that we get this one on one time together to play and learn as a family. It has been such an amazing and precious gift.
This week we continued our study of Egypt with a look at what it meant to be called Pharaoh. We loved exploring the British Museum's website that gives kids a glimpse into ancient Egypt. LilliAnn started researching the gods and goddesses of Egyptian mythology and is planning a big project that she will share with us at the end of our study. In Bible we began reading Exodus and learned about the Hebrews becoming slaves to Pharaoh. We read some of David Macauley's Pyramid (which is amazing!) and then began building our own small pyramid out of sugar cubes. This was only somewhat effective, although it did teach us a lot about the importance of accurate math calculations and the problem solving skills necessary to complete a building when materials don't work the way you had hoped.

LilliAnn began sewing lessons and so far has learned how to measure, cut fabric, and sew a straight seam. She was very eager and patient as a student. I think we'll see some wonderful work out of her this year.



Evie has worked very hard on her reading and writing this week, finishing two pages of illustrated story so far. She is very proud and I have to say that her family is equally proud of our little reader. We have all enjoyed hearing her read aloud to us. Even her brother and sister have been excellent cheerleaders, celebrating each new success with cheers and dancing.

I am so proud of us all, honestly. We have really learned how to work together, share together, play together and encourage one another through each day - and those are the lessons that are priceless.