First Day of First Grade

Today was the first day of first grade. I laid out his shorts and shirt for school, but he chose to wear a clean set of PJ's instead!! We were supposed to start at 9:00 but he wanted to start after breakfast (8:40). So, we breezed through handwriting, reading, and grammar/phonics. I gave him a test for Math to see where his weaknesses are. And we created a lap book for History on Gods Creation. Click here to learn how to make your own creation lap book.

When we finished the set curriculum he decided he wanted to read the state map I purchased. Then my son went to play his computer game! We told him he could play after he finished school every day. What a motivator! He likes to play Zoo Tycoon. He can create his own Zoo from the ground up. It really makes you think about what animals need to live and be happy.

We also started our Virtual Flat Stanley Project. Tamara over at Training Hearts is hosting this. If you have read the book, this is a great project for your young one. To learn more click here.

Today's Lessons:

Handwriting: Worksheet on writing the letter A. ( because his handwriting is sloppy) Then write all the words you know that start with A.
Reading: We took turns reading Chapter 1 of Flat Stanley. Then he read Biscuit Goes to School.
Grammar/Phonics: Word Flash Cards. Then 3 worksheets on letter families.
Math: Test 46 Addition & 46 Subtraction problems.
History: Gods Creation Lap Book
States: Look over US map and learn where states are.