Rachel

A few weeks ago, I desperately needed some inspiration for homeschooling Scott, as Spring Fever hit hard and a good friend desperately needed some solo-time from watching her granddaughter. So the result is that Rachel has been spending every Monday morning with us, as we play and learn. It has been great fun for everyone, especially the kids who love being with their friends.

Today we read "Mirette on the High Wire", a Caldecot Award winning book and then painted with watercolors, just like in the book and set up blocks to practice "walking on a high wire." I forgot to take pictures, but here are a few from a few weeks ago.

Playing with play-doh and blocks are two of our favorite activities.



Last week we read "Snowy Day", where the illustrator used collages to make the pictures. Then, we also made collages.


This is probably my favorite picture of Rachel. At home, she is all about dolls and dress-up. At our house, she has to settle for Superhero and Warrior dress-up clothes.


I think the #1 reason Rachel likes to come over is to play with Amanda. She is so helpful and especially loves to hold her.