Monday, August 23, 2010

First Day of School

first day of first grade

Today was our first day of school. I am now a teacher-mama to a first grader, preschooler, toddler, and baby.

And, here's my little class.

sweeties on the steps

We're very much adjusting and getting back into the routine of school. Judah proclaimed today, "boring!" Thanks a lot, buddy.

I had my lessons all planned out, notes to welcome them to school, and even a morning routine that included cleaning their room. (Yay for beds made and floors picked up!)

sweeties on the steps

This year we're focusing on character over academics. Specifically, patience. If babies are crying and toddlers are screaming and coloring on the floors and we want to be out doing something else.....character is more important.

A lot of times I can be so goal-focused that I get frustrated and annoyed with little ones that are getting in the way of our goals. How dare they. Of course, we will get through our math and reading and science, but our goal is to be more like Jesus.

(Yes, I admit these "lessons" are mostly for the mama.)

6 comments:

  1. What a cute class! I agree- the character training is SOOO important- thanks for the reminder.

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  2. LOVE that first photo - so cute!!!

    I think this may be our last "informal" year before we really start on set curriculum!

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  3. Yay!
    Good lookin' floor-colorer-on-ers you got there ;-)
    You will be blessed in making hearts the priority Morgan. I praise the Lord for YOU!

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  4. hi morgan! i 'found' you via the home ec class. love your stuff so far!! your dress was fabulous! i just finished the pin cushion. lol, but i'm really looking forward to my future projects. i, too, am a home schooling mom. 2nd grade and kindergarten this year. what a great idea to do a first day of school picture even though they aren't going off to school. your kids are adorable!!

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  5. Great blog post. I am a newly teacher-mom myself. Love your little class & the focus!

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