Yesterday continued to be a great day. We had a lovely walk in the afternoon and then did some more reading and playing at home and we finished off with a dance-off.
Not sure who won, but it was full of laughs and fun.
Today I read again through breakfast - this time the story of the Conch Maiden. Zenstar boy listened so intently that he forgot to eat his breakfast until I had finished. Then onto more of the Jolly Phonics activity book, the girl has spelled out her first word after reading a word for the first time yesterday (proud mummy). Then we had crafting - birthday cards for my brother and painting of the wooden pirate ships they are putting together.
Today's fairytale choices were The Ugly Duckling and Chicken Licken (although we don't like the gruesome ending in the version of Chicken Licken that we have). Noah has also read fluently the Peter and Jane book, which is excellent for improving his whole word reading. Then for some maths - looking at the volume of two containers.. they both thought the taller, slimmer glass contained more water and were surprised by the result.. crude but effective experiment..
In between all of this, they are running upstairs and playing together or separately with their toys. I could give an educational spin, but I know I don't need to as that is truly the way they learn best at this stage of their lives.
The day then included a first ever gymnastics lesson arranged by another Home Ed mum - they both loved it and didn't stop eating from the end (4pm) until bedtime, half an hour ago. Hoping for a looong sleep tonight.
Then a short visit to the Uncle to deliver cards and presents and then a slightly longer visit to the grandparents to take as much from the treat tin as possible.
Onwards and upwards.. finally I feel some calm that maybe I am doing the right thing and have found the right path.. Thank you TJEd.
