Go fly a kite

Alex's kite.

It’s been over a week since the first update and Alex and I are beginning to really settle in. We’re still not accustomed to the layout of the house yet so things are pretty cluttered. The kitchen table has become an extended office and we usually end up eating in the living room. But I imagine we will have things better set up over the next few weeks.

Since our hike last week we haven’t been outside much. We’ve had some colder weather, rain and hail, and earlier this week I got hit pretty hard with the flu/sore throat. I missed a day of school but was able to return the next day. All this time indoors has given us a whole bunch of time to plan.  

Alex spent his week building models for his flight unit. He made flying lanterns and a few kites. The best one by far is a bit too difficult for the kids to build themselves, but it will still make a pretty impressive demonstration.

Drawing for a Science/Art lesson.

I read through Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH which my class will begin reading next week. Planning English, Art and Science hasn’t been too difficult. Though, trying to wrap my head around teaching mental math skills has been a challenge because I got away with never learning a number of them in school!

All those hours of playing during  lectures in Scotland are finally paying off!

Last night we went the Elementary School Bazaar Fundraiser.  We got to see some of our students outside of the classroom (Alex’s were more eager to see him then mine were to see me... but that might have to do with the fact that my students are teenagers), play some games and win prizes. Alex wasn’t very good at darts but he stands a chance to win something if no one beat his score in Bejewelled.  

I ran home to get my camera and when I returned I found Alex in jail!

Now that our second full week of classes is over, along with September, I’m looking forward to what warm fall weather we have left in these remaining fall days. I image Ontario is still roasting, but up here things are pretty chilly already. I’ve already started to wear my gloves.