Quarantine: Family Time and Learning Time

Well, this year has been an adventure for sure, and unfortunately, it ended abruptly, but better days will come. :)  We didn't get to do all the fun activities we normally do in the classroom at the end of the school year, but I know many kiddos were able to do a variety of fun activities at home with their families to help them learn, get exercise, and enjoy family time!  Still sounds like fun to me!  Here are the pictures from our class to show you some of the fun activities that they've been doing inside, outside, and all around during our time of quarantine.  Hope you enjoy them!  Also, look for the next blog that has our parade photos too! :)

RHETT

Rhett took a family bike ride on the Ohio River Greenway down to the Falls of the Ohio.

Rhett also got to make a kaleidoscope for a science project one week too.

ALYSSA

Alyssa has been helping with lots of baking, and she was mixing up apples for a pie in this picture.

She has also been doing practice at home on her handwriting skills.

LYDIA

Lydia enjoyed going on a scavenger hunt around the lake at Buffalo Trace Park.

She also had a great time playing in the creek at Letty Walter Park too.

JACE

Jace did a science experiment and made a bouncy ball.

Jace also worked on matching the correct numbers with the correct amount of items and tally marks.

Jace also had fun hiking at Nine Penny trails to see a waterfall!

ARCHER

This is a picture of Archer hiking at trail in Paoli.

Archer also got to take a visit to Squire Boone Caverns too.

LEONA

Leona enjoyed taking a walk with her family.

Leona also got to paint with her little sister too.

 Leona also wrote a little letter to me that was so sweet. :)  I love all the letters and pictures that I've gotten over the past few weeks!  I'll treasure them always. :)

ELIZABETH

Elizabeth has enjoyed nature walks with Dad and her dog Pearl.

She has also had fun bike riding with cousin Luke too.

Elizabeth even got to paint some boxes for fun!

ABEL

Abel discovered that if he wears his hoodie backwards he has a special pocket for snacks. :)  

That's genius!

He has also learned how to ride his dirt bike without training wheels.

Abel has been working on his math skills and loves doing addition problems. ;)

CHARLI

Charli has loved eating dinner outside with the family.  She especially loves making a fire and having s'mores while asking everyone about their favorite part of the day.

She also enjoyed learning to cook (with her two dog helpers by her side) and learning how to set the table.

DECLAN

Declan has been enjoying some time outside with his sister while his mom continues to work from home.

He also enjoyed going on a scavenger hunt in the woods too.

AIDEN

Aiden has been enjoying some family time with his Dad and grandparents.

He has also had fun reading books with his Daddy too.

BRYLYNN

Brylynn got to make a Viking hat together with her Poppaw at her new arts and crafts table.

She has also been working on learning new sight words to get ready for Kindergarten too. :)  I'm glad that she remembers that "God is with you wherever you go."  Such a great reminder of our time together during Bible lessons this year!

JONAH

Jonah has been having fun with sidewalk chalk at her new house.

She has also had fun cooking at home with her Mom too.

She has also had fun decorating and creating her own little castle at home too.  Wow!

Jonah has also gotten a chance to do some hiking with friends to different places too.

CRAWFORD

Crawford got to do a fun scavenger hunt with his little sister.

He also got to enjoy making his own pizza too. :)

Family time fun

Crawford has also gotten to enjoy some reading time with his Daddy and siblings too.

MRS. NICOLE

Mrs. Nicole's family has been doing lots of hiking, looking for morel mushrooms, fishing, kayaking, art, and finding different ways to do school in a fun way.  They've done school outside and used dry erase boards instead of just paper.  They've also enjoyed exploring the outdoors and creating a path through the woods to their neighbor's house 10 acres away.  Sounds like fun!

MRS. HANNAH

My family has been playing board games (especially the new game called Utopia about Disney characters).  My kids have enjoyed building LEGOs, doing puzzles, doing crafts, riding bikes, taking walks, having campfires (s'mores included), playing basketball, drawing with online tutorials, doing sidewalk chalk, and just enjoying family time. :)

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Life is a journey, not a destination."  I think we're seeing that right now.  Just because school has stopped doesn't mean the learning should.  We're all learning new things every day, and hopefully, during this time of quarantine, your kids will have a chance to learn even more than what's in a text book or worksheet.  Now, I LOVE MY BOOKS, but some things in life are best learned outside of a classroom setting.  I hope and pray that you and your family are still reading together but also enjoying time together and a chance to experience a journey of learning in a whole new way!  Give your kids hugs for me (and Mrs. Nicole)!  We love and miss them so much!  Hope you enjoyed all the photos and hope you got some new ideas from them as well.  I'll be creating a blog from our parade photos as well for you to view.  Until then, stay safe and healthy! :)