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Today was a rough one. We powered through it, but it wasn't easy. Last night Emma completed reading her 300th book. Over the last couple weeks 1st graders learned about 6 different penguins. This week they had to pick one of the penguins they learned about and build
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We started the morning with rainbow waffles. I think the girls are just really interested in the whipped cream and sprinkles rather than the actual waffles. Emma's math assignment today was to find 3D shapes around the house. This one kept her busy for a long time. We
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Another Monday. I feel like every day is getting a little easier. For math today Emma made 2D shapes out of items found around the house. Working on her penguin habitat. She has all week to finish this one. Tonight it was time for dance class. Braden bought a window
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The day started early with looking for their Easter baskets. Olivia has been talking about Easter for weeks. When I asked her why she was so excited she said it was because of an Easter egg hunt. So we had our first ever egg hunt. This is what it looked
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We're supposed to get 4" to 6" of snow tomorrow. Luckily today was sunny and warm. Emma has been wanting a swing at the barn. Today she got one. It's going to be cold all week, so we probably won't be making
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Week #2 is done! Today Emma would have had tropical day at school. Even though they aren't going to school they still asked for everyone to dress up and send in their pictures. Emma's teacher plays this birthday song every time one of the kids in
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One of Emma's assignments today was to find 4 - 6 items around the house that she could trace to make different shapes. She used a bucket, a tiny mug, a measuring cup, a toy carrot, a toy banana and lipstick to come up with this unicorn picture.
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I learned today that Total Wine delivers...
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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Emma is assigned specific assignments. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she gets to pick 5 assignments from a choice board of about 30 different activities in reading, writing, math, personal connection and specialist. Today she loved every one she picked (which makes this homeschooling thing so
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Today was a tough one. There was lots of fighting, lots of crying... but we did it. Here's hoping tomorrow is a better day. We ended the night with dance class. Today we converted the basement into a dance studio so the girls could attend their dance classes
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I got creative with Emma's BB shooting range today. Olivia put on Emma's shirt, asked me to tie the sleeves around her neck, turned around to look at me, struck a pose and said "fashion!". 🤦🏼♀️ We then proceeded to have an outdoor photoshoot. Emma
