School Update

Well, a lot has been going on since my last update on the girls' schoolwork, so it's time to get up-close and personal :-)

Zora's favorite subjects are still science and history/geography. Right now we are studying earth science (rocks, fossils, etc.) and she is really into it. Here's a pic of our fossil experiment...

This experiment was fun for her and got her really interested in fossils. The results weren't exactly what we had hoped for, but it was a learning experience anyhow. That's why it's called an experiment, right?

In history/geography we started a unit on Mexico which will be a lot of fun for us. We are learning about ancient Mexico and how the ancient peoples there have influenced the culture of Mexico today. We're only a couple of lessons into it, but she is already fascinated by it. It's sure to be an interesting and cultural unit!

She also continues to do well in her handwriting, phonics & math! And, as always, in all of her spare time, she can be found with a book in her hands. She's still our little bookworm!

Lily is still enjoying her "homework" and begs for it on a daily basis. She is doing very well with her letters and is still learning a letter a week. I'm so proud of her and how she motivates herself to do much more than I ever would have expected out of a 3-year-old!

One of the most exciting things that's been going on with our "school" lately is our homeschool co-op, Shine. We have completed two sessions. In each session the children had 3 courses. The courses in the first session were Psychology, Speech and Scratch (a computer programming language for kids). In the second session the courses were Art, Science Lab and Beginner Spanish. To finish off our semester we had a Showcase where the children shared their projects and portfolios with friends and family.

Zora's Display Table

Lily's Display Table

Cute little Besties :-)

Here is a portion of the song I taught them to remember their colors in Spanish.

This last pic doesn't have anything to do with school, but I just have to post it because it makes me smile. Although the girls have their own rooms and beds, about once a week they love to sleep together. I just think it is precious to see them have their own little "sister sleepover" :-)