School Things

When I signed up to work the bookfair, I knew I'd have all 5 of my little ones with me in the library.  What I did not realize, is that there would also be a staff meeting in the library the first half of my shift! = 0

They did pretty well, once they finished their homework, they were allowed on the computers to watch videos.

William was taking a long time between each spelling word one week.  Apparently they were not enough of a challenge for him, because when I went to see what the hold up was, he was writing them upside down.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd, the twins got to "hide" Tom again!    Grace made hers a princess ballerina, and Juliet decided on a cupcake. = )

It's been a busy semester. Today we received an email that we only have 2 weeks left until Christmas. Whew!

later days

Book Fair, At Home

My kids LOVE the book fair.  I too love the book fair.  Of course, my kids don't usually want a book from the book fair.  They like all of the other things: pencils, posters, diaries, toys, etc.  So, after this year's book fair at school, I started shopping around at a few thrift stores, yard sales. My mom also sent over a pile of her findings, so many, that I was able to stage an "at home" book fair for them. = )

When they came home from school, I gave them each an envelope with 10 monopoly (literally) dollars in it.  They were able to shop until they ran out of 'cash*.'

The best part, they were so excited to do their reading time that night!

This picture is my favorite, they look so staged! Just like an advertisement for a book fair.... ; )

I plan on collecting a few new titles, and then we'll do it again.

later days

*They almost bought me out, and really only read one (maybe 2) of the books they "bought." So, next time, I plan on giving them less to spend, or maybe up the prices so that they only buy what they'll read while they are still excited. = )