Fall homeschool Co-op

We had our first day back to 'outside school' on Friday. Zach and Andrew were excited to see their friends and enjoyed our morning outdoors. This semester we are studying the following: composer, Bach;  artist, Grandma Moses; nature study, being a naturalist; poetry,enjoying a number of poets; folk song, Oh Shenandoah; hymn, Crown Him with Many Crowns.
Andrew loves the music and brings his guitar to help play along. Zach is into studying nature and finding 'treasures' of that sort. He is enthusiastic about using his nature journal though once he begins his sketch, the excitement dwindles.  Zach loves playing with friends [mostly with sticks and pretend swords] one we've finished. 

Back to Work

Before (above) & Afters (below) 

I have made it halfway through my second week back. Kids came Monday and I've been visiting my various schools, working on schedules, preparing folders, lessons, etc. Tomorrow will be our first day of 'classes'. For those who don't know, I am a school-employed speech-language pathologist. My caseload has 2 preschool classes, elementary, middle and high school students. To say it keeps me busy is an understatement.

I have been early to bed, early to rise these days and it seems to be working. I like schedules and have made myself a cleaning schedule to help me ease back into working full time. (the summer is so relaxing). It may seem like too much structure to some, but it helps me stay focused and get a little done each day. Josh even helped me today by vacuuming. I'm on top of laundry, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, showers and even garbage/recycling duty. Not bad for full time SLP & wife.

Wish I could post pics of the sweet kids I work with, but you'll have to take my word for it- they're awesome! One little boy poked his head into my room today and with a great big grin, said excitedly, "First grade!". He's so excited to be there- isn't that precious?!  There's a lesson in there. . . interesting, isn't it, how the kids can teach us adults.