And in the 8th week, they rested...

But first let's wrap up the 7th week.  We limped through it, but we now have 34 days under our belts and that feels great.  We made a paper chain this week in anticipation (already!) of our 100 day party.  Photos of our week below!

Teddy bears riding the number train

Decorating for fall

Sorting and counting by 10s
(Gotta love the table scatters from Target's  Dollar Spot!)

The kids' idea of injecting some fun into our week

With 34 days under our belts already, this colorful paper chain will help us see the light at the end of the tunnel - our 100 day party!

More fun with magnets - this time using iron filings

Thing 2 can't get enough of pattern blocks
(Saxon homeschool math rocks!)

End of Week 6

We had a great week.  Grandma came to visit and subbed.  The kids loved it and can't wait for her to sub again.  In the words of Thing 2, "Grandma's a real teacher, Mommy."  'Nuff said.

It was a short week but still, after 6 weeks of school, I feel like we need a vacation.  I think we'll limp through next week and then take a week off.  I am ready for it and hope it will renew my energy.  I've gotten a bit tired of our routine.  I think the kids have too.  It's time to mix things up, starting with a much-deserved vacay - 1 week and counting!

And finally, our week in pictures:

Hard at work on spelling.

Hard at work on science (complete with magnetic duck in bowl).

Daily calendar routine

Paper collage inspired by Leo Lionni's "Frederick"