First Day of CC 2014

Thursday is our busy day for the week, where we travel an hour to get to the church where our Classical Conversations group is held. Honestly, for what these kids learn and for the fun they have, it’s worth the drive. It will become our one day to get out of the house, run errands, and be around other people. And Leah & Andrew really loved it this past week. (Technically, we’ve been doing school at home for about 8 weeks now, but since we kind of school year-round, I will consider the first day of CC as the first day of school.)

Leah’s like an old pro at this now, and most of the kids in her class also have a year of CC behind them, so they seemed a little more comfortable, a little less shy around each other. Leah already met one girl in her class this summer—she lives close by so her mom and I made contact and set up a playdate. Leah & Fiona are now best buds! There are some other little girls in her class, as well, but she didn’t really take much time to talk to them yet!

This week they did a science experiment about blinking. The science will focus on the human body this first part of the year.

Andrew is still so young (in fact he’s the youngest in his class, but they are required to start at 4 if they are going to be on campus—he can’t be in the nursery) and I was a little concerned about how he’d do, but he joined right in, participated and was not shy. He did so well on his presentation (which was about his favorite stuffed animal, Scout), answered questions when he had to, and even did what little paper-work they had.

I love how he sticks his tongue out when he’s concentrating on anything. This boy can already write his own name! He picks up on things way quicker than I give him credit for sometimes.

They are also learning U.S. geography this year, memorizing the states & capitals. Andrew’s class used chocolate chips to locate the states.

   

After they have lunch together in their classrooms, they go outside for recess before we go home. This was of course everyone’s favorite part. They have a little play area but mostly the kids just run around and be together. And if it has been raining and you are less than 2 years old, you play in mud puddles. Abigail squealed with glee at this! I don’t have any pictures of Abi in her class because she screamed when I dropped her off. I was told she was fine within minutes, just wandering around sucking her fingers, but if I would have gone back in I’m sure she would not have let me leave again!