Back to School!

Seems like most of our home school friends started back to school a few weeks ago or today.  We actually started out slowly a few weeks ago also.  David is a first grader!  We started off with just a morning block for school and as we're able to increase his attention span, we'll add the afternoon block of subjects.

So far, David has memorized one new Bible verse,completed  chapter one in our astronomy book and started the notebook, made a "What is history" pocket, and done lots of review/practice in his weakest point - handwriting.

Astronaut David is part of his astronomy notebook!  Below is David's definition of ancient in his history pocket.

I find that having him write things that are interesting to him holds his attention much better than having him just practice-write the same letter over & over.

The devotional book we're using, Leading Little Ones to God, has been right on target to answer some of the questions David has been curious about (like why we can't see God).  We've also make it through 2 chapter books (Charlotte's Web and Mr. Popper's Penguins) and 3 other smaller books, reading aloud together.  Lots of Lego work helps him maintain focus, and build his hand strength and creativity.

I think we're going to have to make a trip to the library soon and our first field trip to the Science & History Museum is in the works.  We're going to take in a show at the planetarium while we're there.

Elizabeth has been right along side, doing her "school work" that she loves so much.  Today, she also started her dance class at The Little Gym.  She absolutely loved it!

Here they are twirling:

Rebekah has to be contained during our school block.  She's been the biggest challenge so far!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Back to School time!