Awe, man. I liked those three days off. Of those three days, two of them I still had my own classes online, so it was nice to not have to search for the balance. Instead I got to grade, plan, and execute without wondering if my own kiddos were doing their work like they were supposed to be doing. 
Easter was great. I mean I did get some grading done. I didn't have to spend countless hours driving or cooking. Sad I didn't get to see all my family in person, but was nice to stay up and binge watch tv with Jeremy waiting on the Easter Bunny to come.
But as of today, April 14, the break is over and back to whatever this crazy is that we try to schedule out the days and attempt to be as normal as possible. I'd love to be able to keep my kiddos growing and not going backwards during this time. So here we go---week 5.
Issac and I started out on time. Olivia was 2 hours late to school. LOL. We kicked off with hot dots and his Math. He's still working on fractions. When Olivia did eventually get out of bed, she caught up quickly. She is working on fractions too, so we might get out the cool fraction game that they got for Christmas.
Reading/Vocab/Spelling is still on this week, even though we don't have a full week. 😥 It's fine, but I don't like starting late. Isaac needs every single day to study. The good news with the virtual stuff is you take the test by a certain date and when you feel ready. We can practice a lot right before he takes the test, so it's all good.
I've also included our writing prompt for the day. I was able to send to both their teachers and both responded. So sweet of them to interact even though we can't physically see them anymore.
As I said last week, we finished up our Bible time video series, so I was on the lookout for new. Here is what we found. Today was episode 1 and it was about creation. They love laying on the couch and just chilling while watching.
Because I have to teach so much today, we had to build in some free time. I usually have NO IDEA what they're doing during this time I'm required to be teaching online. I just ask them not to make noise or ask me questions unless it's an emergency.
Now science is going great, even though this is a self guided (aka mommy inspired) lesson. We've been reading a book about our bodies. Today's chapter is all about the systems in our bodies. And today they got to read all about why they fart and poop. Oh boy- potty humor at it's finest. They have been WAITING for this chapter. Check out the videos as each got to read a section.
LOL!
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