school

We have been doing school with the kids for three weeks now. The schedule has changed a bit from week to week, but some things have stayed the same. Either Kevin and I begin language at 8:00am. Soon afterwards, we begin school. T

his week we have been starting with a time of singing and worship music, lead by youtube, and then we do our Bible lesson for the day.

M enjoys participating in worship time before going down for a nap.

Next, we do Calendar time, going over the days of the week, the months of the year, today's date, other important events coming up in the next few weeks, etc. The kids both participate and enjoy pointing things out on the calendar.

our homemade calendar

Here is where the schedule varies from day to day. We have a preschool book for John and a kindergarten book for both J and E. They usually do some work in these each days as well as other activities. J does work with letters, recognizing them, saying their sounds, and writing them. E is working on sight words and writing as well. E is easily distracted by whatever J is doing so sometimes it works to be in separate rooms. E can do a lot more on her own so J is usually needing encouragement and guidance. When J starts getting antsy, he gets to play soccer for a bit outside and go and find Jackline, our house helper, and talk with her for a bit. Some days, the kids paint or draw or make decorations or help bake something. This week, the kids put together a fall craft Nana sent and it's now hanging in our dining room. Today, I was wanting to make zucchini bread with them, but maybe that can happen tomorrow. I feel like one day a week is more relaxed and less gets accomplished. We usually spend about three hours doing school each day. Kevin and I both get time teaching them which I think makes it more enjoyable for the kids as well. We're fortunate in that the kids all nap in the afternoon while we have Swahili class for two hours.

Any craft ideas or fun activities for the kids are welcome!