On the Hunt for COVID Safe Fun

I'm working to step out of our street bubble and find a few activities that are safe and fun. The kids have been riding bikes a lot so we went to Two Rivers and put the peddle to the metal. They loved getting to stretch their wings and explore. 

Eagle Pass Half Way There

We're half way through the curriculum and in our groove. Our days are mostly smooth and predictable at this point. I'm always surprised by what issues rise up and become problems. Right now the kindergarteners are super focused on where they sit in the classroom. Fairness and justice are big themes in their development and if they aren't equidistant from me on the rug, all chaos breaks forth. 

Second grade has less drama, but struggle with staying hyper focussed for 3 hours in a row. 

But all-in-all it really has been a good semester and everyone is improving and growing (including me!) I'm getting faster at lesson planning prep and continuing to work on my patience. 

Learning basic first aid

Multiplication board

Food groups and health snacks

Leaf tracing

School Pictures

We had to keep the tradition of school pictures alive at Eagle Pass Elementary. Our talented neighbor, Paul, captured these bright smiling faces perfectly. And we all had to laugh at the ending date for the year. Who knows how long this phase will last!

Halloween with the Pod

We celebrated Halloween with our pod. We created a halloween carnival and had the kids trick-or-treat at our houses. It was a fun way to get to celebrate and stay safe. The kids said they liked it better than normal Halloween years. I think they like the calmer pace of events during COVID. The difficult part is that it's up to the adults to create the holiday magic. A little pressure, but we delivered! 

This year Miles was a character from Minecraft, Molly was a duck, Grant was the Tiger King (along with Severin who was Carol Baskins), and I was the singer Billie Eilish. 

Miles is Eight

Miles is eight and it comes with all sorts of amazing changes. He's getting more independent and has growing maturity. He's always making creations out of trash and has an inventor's brain. He has been reading a lot and loves building worlds in Minecraft. Legos continue to be his favorite pastime. 

Molly is Six!

Molly is six and as amazing as ever. She knows what she wants and has determination beyond measure. She has a hard time with rules when they don't go her way. She's loving and loyal and reading every book she can get a hold of. We love her feisty spirit. 

She asked for a Jojo Siwa (pop kid singer) party with a candy bar. All the adults in the pod dressed up like Jojo and she loved it. Big bows and sparkles all around.