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Last week we hit kind of a road block on Tuesday.  We were all being a little lazy, a little distracted, and a little unmotivated.  So, I packed everyone up and we went to the park!


 Maryanne ran off and started playing, while everyone else was told that they needed to get their work finished before they could go play.  Somehow, it worked!  Eliza ran off to a pavilion to do her work in peace, and shortly after, Kate followed.  The boys and I stayed on our blanket and they each took their turn reading to me, then doing their math worksheets.


When they were all finished, they ran over to the playground to play for a little bit.  Unfortunately, they didn't last very long.  It's still too hot here to go outside in the middle of the day (by this time, it was almost 12).  So, we packed everything up and headed out for the library ... a spot that has soon become a favorite for our family.


In all, I felt that we didn't get much done, but then I look back on it and realize that we got the essentials done ... and all of our talk about nature and learning about the library made it totally worth it.
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Aubrey A said…
Fortunately for us, the temperatures are becoming wonderful! We do Art and PE outside, which is so nice. It really does help to break up the monotony of the day, and helps the kids to refocus. :)

Kate's hair is getting super long! Wowsers!
September 26, 2011
Lynette said…
Hey, I think "park school" is TERRIFIC!! I only haven't done this myself because I'm pretty certain it wouldn't work juuuuuust yet since my older two are still waaaaaay into parks and playing. I'm not sure I could get them to buckle down like they would need to before playing. I'm super impressed that your boys are sitting there, doing their work. I'm sure it was hard for them and like you said, maybe not a whole lot got done like you wanted, but still -- I'm impressed. :)
September 27, 2011
Jen said…
wow -- i think i would go back to school if i can find a course on park school ;) you are amazing - love the photos!
October 18, 2011
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