We're officially back to school in the Watson house. It was a different start this year. I usually like to start mid-August to give us more flexibility during the year but with constant visitors and settling in, we waited until September this year. We also didn't do a speck of summer school and I have to say the break was well enjoyed.
I'm slowly adding in activities as we get settled. It's been tough to go slow as there are so many great opportunities in Vernon! The kids have a homeschool community class that they all go to one morning a week and it has been a great way for them to make friends and enjoy school with other kids. The girls stay on during the afternoon for community theatre and as the year goes on there will be other learning camps made available.
The older two are going to Jr. Youth once or twice a week and there is a Kids Club for the younger three. We start piano in November and swim lessons in January.
It's definitely a lot of juggling with all the different grades and abilities!
It helps that Aiden and Caileigh are becoming so independent and are doing some online courses. I also pair the younger three together for much of the learning.
I think we're off to a strong start and we're looking forward to the rest of the year!
Jordan Grade 2
Alex Grade 2
Mikayla Grade 4
Caileigh Grade 6
Aiden Grade 7
Reading time
Online Art Tutorials
I'm trying to incorporate lot's of fun art activities this year.
The boys making 3-D paper models.
Cuneiform tablets
First day of Community Class. (Aiden was sick!)
Settling in to her class
Making sourdough biscuits while learning about the Gold Rush
Jordan's striped polar bears:)
Alex is loving creating comics
Trying to combine Mik's favourite subject (art!) with her least favourite subject (writing)
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