First Week of school (last week)

So we dived in a little earlier this year and are still learning a lot! In fact, so much so that my children are telling me they are tired around 5:30 pm and ready for bed. Now that's the brain wanting to recoup for ya! ;) In fact, I could probably crawl right in the bed with them since it's taking a bit more energy (still) learning to balance three little ones while teaching. Whew, what a job (that I wouldn't trade!)! I tried to document as much as I could last week with Abigail learning the letter A and Aidan being introduced to his new material but it was a tad difficult trying to take pics of every little thing. 

This is a felt board given from my mother. It was my great-grandmothers felt board that she used to teach bible stories on a long time ago to my mom and neighbors. In fact, if I remember correctly she used to teach VBS with it (am I right Mom?) . A neat piece of history that my children can play on.  So I made shapes and some basic pieces for the kids to play with...

 Who doesn't love this face!? ;)

Working on letter identification (coloring the A's)

A snapshot of what our schooling looks like

Scissor skills and craft time

Fine motor and paint!

Turned to finger painting

Aidan' first writing assignment. One of our favorite times together in school (Thanks to the Writeshop curriculum)

Sometimes you need a brain break so 10 sommersaults around the house it is!

Math fun!

Love

Sweet sibs!

This is what I normally leave out at night so it's easy to jump in school. It's important for me to have the previous day picked up and a new one ready. 

Aidan's writing (him dictating, me writing) and drawing 

A for Alligator

Geography has already been named his favorite subject this year! 

Science and senses

Coloring the larger objects for Abigail

Fun art. I gave him two googly eyes on white paper and he did the rest. 

Abigail's masterpiece. 

Ta-dah!

Reading time with Daddy

Working on the first page of her sticker/alphabet book. I knew those scrapbooking stickers would come in handy. ;)

Math time

Aidan's 2nd writing

Sorting

This girl had her 18 month check up last week in the middle of school. Growing beautifully! She weighed 26 lbs and in 63%. Her height was in the 75%. 

This has been our new Bible time reader at night with the big kids (since little one is in bed already) and we highly recommend it. It's print is a little older but it answers great questions with scripture reading to follow. 

He's becoming quite the artist. :) 

And the collection and hard work of Miss Abigial during her first week of school. 

Puzzles are learning and a fun time for me and Aidan. 

And a little something from the garden. :)

So if you notice posts slowing down it's probably because I'm pretty exhausted and catching up from the day ahead and planning for the next. Sweet moments with sweet babies take time and rest. ;)

There's no way I can give blogging up since this is our family "scrapbook" so bear with me. More posts to come!