Abi read National Geographic and Harry Potter this morning of her own volition. We sat down and did some math work together. I managed to grade some of the work she'd completed a couple of weeks ago and all looked good. I am encouraging her to do 1-2 worksheets a day to get up to year 5 sooner. If she keeps it up she can start Year 5 in about 1 month. We should have already started it a few months ago. She is working on her drawing skills now, also on her own volition. However, some of it is on her body! She drew a lovely flower down her leg and a heart on her arm. Thankfully, she has moved on to her sketch book. Next is IT skills and then her reading skills/comprehension which I don't anticipate her doing until this evening.
Aaron started his day with Lego and Ninjago activities and is now working through his Reading Skills book. He dislikes it because it takes him a long time to write answers to the comprehension questions. English is not his cup of tea. Math he whizzed through this morning and has 4 more lessons to complete year 2. He spent an hour on the computer which is a big thrill and treat for him.
The two of them created some Lego videos a few weeks ago. Today we uploaded them onto YouTube - they feel professional now!
Yesterday we went to church and I have no idea what they are getting out of that but I think they must be getting something good. I certainly am. They definitely enjoy the breakfast after church there is no question about that. Yes, I bribed them to go in the beginning and now it has become a routine. The breakfast is only $3 per person and the money goes to help others so I don't mind.
Last night Abi helped fold and put away laundry, set the dinner table and make a salad for dinner. Aaron helped clear up for movie night. We watched Red Riding Hood and it was quite good.
I am thinking Abi should start French or Spanish once we complete the Latin book. French would help her in the UK should she go to school there.
Aaron is planning to go on the computer today and learn about bats.
I am happy that the book learning is back because then we have something to show for our efforts. We had about a 2-3 week break with all the recent news from the family and travelling. I want them to do a bit of Latin later this week each as well.
On the boat - The Danish Carpenter is here today to give an estimate for woodwork on Yebo! I am thrilled!
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