Usually, when the kids were in formal school, we would celebrate the end of term with a party when they arrived home. This term, I realized we didn't need to celebrate them coming home as they're always here. However, the kids didn't see it that way at all.
Luckily we are going to a birthday party on the weekend. Hopefully that will satisfy their need for celebrating. :)
We did go to a great park for a play after they'd finished all their work.
During the school holidays, I plan on working out a new more formal program for the kids for next term. This term, I had them reading for 10 mins, this will be increased gradually up to 30 mins by the end of term 2. Also, they will be doing guided reading that will expand to cover history, poetry and the great classics. I want to include dictation and a daily diary for each of them and spelling and grammar will be high on the list.
I have so much to learn and I am enjoying that aspect as it is helping pull me out of my fog, where I was horribly lost.
This holidays, we will have 2 extra kiddos during the week, so we will go adventuring as mucha s the weather will allow. Lots of picnics, long walks and geocaching coming up.
Can't wait! :)
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