Wednesday Science Classes

Goose and Binky are taking science classes through the charter school on Wednesdays. Binky's class is "Sifting through Science." It's an introduction to the scientific process. Their first class was working with water. What kid doesn't love playing with water? It was messy and fun! It's a class with 5 and 6 year olds that lasts an hour and a half. There's a break in the middle to eat and play on the playground. When I asked Binky what he liked best about the class he answered, "Recess!" No big surprise there! Goose really enjoyed her class. Her partner was a little chatty. But it went well, otherwise. She also takes a creative writing class after lunch. She loves to write! Both kids made new friends and had a great day! What more can I ask for?

Martial Arts

Goose and Binky have recently started Cuong Nhu, a mixed form of martial arts. They LOVE it! The morning after their first class, they immediately started practicing. We have been to 4 classes so far. When Binky gets excited he talks a lot, so we are working on that. I love watching them! Seeing them so focused is thrilling. Having something to strive for, like stripes on your belt, keeps them practicing regularly. They go twice a week. Daddy and I are considering joining so we can join them for family classes. We've been wanting to do this for a while and the homeschooling charter we belong to offered this class as one of its vendors. We signed up for six months. It's great so far!!

Counting $$$

Binky has been saving money for a Star Wars Lego set he has been wanting for some time. So we got out all his savings and counted and rolled all the coins. We talked about using different coins to make the same amount of change. We counted by 5s, 10s and by 25s. I showed him which coins are equal to a dollar. I love hearing him talk about saving his money for something he really wants!