Day 1

Well, for it being a crazy day, a monday, having a sick baby, and going to the library in the morning, I think we did pretty good!! So far all the kids like the way the school goes. We shall see as we get further into it.

Uriah started out the school day. He was able to complete Lesson 172 and part of 173. He could have done both today but I wasn't able to have him to the second parts to 173. Oh well, he can do it tomorrow. He then went on to play some math and reading games all on his own. He really enjoyed them! I am hoping he will catch on to addition and subtraction quickly and be able to work on math problems soon.

Gabe completed some alphabet work. I had planned on working Lizie and Gabe together. I am not sure though. He may move faster than her. I don't want to rush her nor do I want to hold him back. We will see. I know he still doesn't know all his letters quite yet so it should be fine.

The three olders really enjoyed their school work! They are using https://xtramath.org/ and
 https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/math . Today I just had them play around on it, but tomorrow I will have them all set up with their own accounts on there so I can see their work and make sure they are doing it and doing good. ALso I can see if they need help in an area.

For reading they read about Paul Bunyan and some poems. They will be writing their own poetry this month. It will be neat to see what they learn and how they apply it into their own writing!  For history they are starting on Ancient Egypt. This is an area they have learned ebfore when younger and LOVED it. It will be neat to revisit it and allow them to do some older kiddo things. One thing they will be doing is reading "The Cat of Bubastes" by Henty. Well, Siah has already read it but he will love to read it again. Interesting book. I think I shall have them write a book report after.

All three started out using theit tablets. Joanna doesn't like using hers for school. Some things were just way harder for her on it. Julia is on the fence about it. She wants to use a computer tomorrow and see what she thinks. Josiah loves his tablet, but then again he has a far superior tablet than them. I am thinking it may run better. We will see.

I am up late because the kiddos were in bed late. So now mom with lack of sleep. LOL Oh well tis my life. I am looking forward to another day tomorrow!!