06/09/2026
Another wonderful day of homeschooling in the books. ❤️
Today my 8-year-old started with Bible study as usual, we read through 1 Samuel 4–8. We spent some time discussing what we learned and the lessons we can apply to our own lives.
For sign language, we reviewed colors, practiced asking someone their favorite color, and reviewed our ABCs. She also took her spelling test and only missed 1 out of 12 words! Afterward, we reviewed the spelling rules that help make the long "u" sound, and then she was able to figure out the word she missed
In history, we continued learning about the Ancient Maya civilization. She added the Giant Jaguar Temple to her lap book. The Maya considered the jaguar a powerful and sacred animal that symbolized strength, leadership, and the ability to travel between the earthly and spiritual worlds. Temples decorated with jaguar imagery were often connected to rulers and important religious ceremonies. We enjoyed learning how important this animal was in Maya culture and beliefs. We only have one more day left before we begin our next unit on Ancient India.
Then it was time to focus on her younger brother's learning. Since he's autistic, we slow things down and use lots of hands-on activities that fit his learning style. He is such a smart little guy. ☺️
We started with songs and our alphabet, then both kids participated in a letter hunt around the yard. I hid letter A cards, and they searched for them while we talked about each picture, angel, acorn, ambulance, ax, and more.
After that, we made a sensory bin with shaving cream and items that begin with the letter A. They both had an absolute blast exploring and learning through play. Then the shaving cream made it over to my sons tricycle wheels where he decided a "car wash" was in order. There was shaving cream everywhere 🤭
They found a painted turtle in the yard and we talked about how she was probably wandering to find someplace to lay eggs since this is the time of year for that. Did you know they can lay between 4-20 eggs per clutch?!?
We wrapped up our lessons and had some free play before heading off to soccer practice and grocery pickup.
Now I'm in the kitchen making dinner, shish kabobs and corn on the cob. After we eat, we'll pick out some books to read together, play a game as a family, and then finish the day with baths and bedtime.
Some days are busy, some days are messy, but watching my children learn, grow, and enjoy the process makes it all worth it. Homeschooling isn't just about academics, it's about building relationships, nurturing curiosity, and creating a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. ❤️
