Organizing

In addition to our normal school days, I've been spending the afternoons organizing things for next year. I've decided to start the 2009-2010 school year on June 1. This will enable us to do 3 weeks on then 1 week off throughout the year, while still meeting Missouri's annual 1000 hours requirement.

Aiden took his final test in math yesterday. We were happy with his 92%, but more importantly I was amazed that he sat still for an entire hour answering all the questions. That's a lot to ask of a 6 year old, but he wanted to keep going. So in less than 2 months, he's done an entire year's worth of math. At this rate by Christmas I'm going to have to find math textbooks and start him on pre-Algebra!

Zoë took her math mid-term yesterday, and also did very well. Today she did 2 1/2 chapters and is well on her way to finishing her book too. She had a little difficulty comparing fractions today, but it clicked for her after a few problems. She was pretty frustrated, but finally worked through it.

Both of the kids are working on balance, force, motion, and friction; as well as researching an ancient civilization. Instead of doing separate lessons, I've just grouped them together and have them both doing the same thing for science/social studies. This seems to work much better.