Week 1: Back to Homeschool

A few of the constellations cards we made on paper we had previously watercolor painted.

Ancient Rome MLB title page

Ancient Rome map

Astronomy MLB Title page                                 Astronomy MLB page 1 (sorry for the lightness)                                                     

Days of the Week gnomes and a weather peg doll

Week 1 has begun with a bang! We have had two great days so far, and already the kids are starting to feel their way back into their "school day" rhythms very nicely.

We have (thus far) had this rhythm:

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Light our Candle

sing our greeting song (lyrics below)

recite our monthly poem

mental math questions

transition song to the table

math lesson (one child at a time, the other may get a quick drink/snack while waiting)

15 minute play break

language arts lesson (one child at a time, the other may play while waiting)

lunch and outside play break

Science (both kids together)

15 minute play break

Ancient Rome (DS11) while DD9 plays

Now Our Work Is Done - Blow out the Candle

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Morning Greeting Song

Due to the age difference, and DD9's disability (ASD and ADHD), she will only have 3 subjects a day, while DD11 will have 4. Her math and LA lessons will also be shorter in duration than DS11's (she'll have about 15-20 minute lessons, where he will have 30+ minute lessons, depending on the day and the lesson).

Our daughter has a moment of protest before we sing our song (she's NOT a fan of singing unless it is on HER terms), but she is doing better at only giving a moment of protest before joining in peacefully.  Both kids seem to be really enjoying our lessons, and I think that even though they've been really enjoying the break that summer has given them, they seem almost relieved to have some structure back into their day again.
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