Took a snow day, lol. All we did today was piano, some cleaning of the house, a bit of art, and the girls looked through a stack of cool animal cards, which talked a bit about the animals.

Got an order from Rainbow Resource today. Included was some cool games and some arts and craft stuff. How excited! I also got “How to Start a Spelling Notebook” or something like that. Provides lesson plans so that the Spaulding Method of spelling/reading is more accessible (see Spelling and Writing Road to Reading). Looks really great, and in line with the CM approach I am currently embracing with a vengence. I think we will start spelling notebooks next week!

I also got “Drawing with your Children” earlier in the week, and I am going to embark on my own personal journey through this art program to see if I can improve my own drawing skills. If I like it, I will do the program again with Allison and later with the other girls.

Been reading a LOT on C. Mason approach. I really love it. It really speaks to me. Thinking very hard about using Ambleside Online’s schedule/book guide starting when Allison turns 6 in a few months. I might wait until later though..not sure. Right now I am leaning towards starting when she turns six though. Basically it won’t be much different from what we are currently doing…just adding in some history and literature read-alouds…OH, and art and music appreciation…etc.

Well I must go…the baby beckons.