first day of (home)school

Today marked the start of a new school year… and our first official year of homeschooling. We will be using My Father’s World curriculum for both 1st grade and kindergarten (our preschooler will get to join in the kindergarten work). My kindergartener is 4 1/2 years old so we will be doing K twice with him.

My Father’s World is wonderful. I fell in love with how the Bible is infused throughout the entire curriculum, it’s not just a subject taught. It allows me to teach the children together, giving individual attention to their own math and phonics. One of the biggest reasons I have chosen to homeschool is that I want our children to develop deep sibling relationships with one another – I pray that learning and living together strengthens their friendships.

After a special breakfast made by Daddy (gluten free french toast), we all went on a quick photoshoot to capture their First Day of School photos.

Noah. 1st grade. 6 1/2 years old.
Loves video games, computer, drawing, music, trains, puzzles, reading, swimming.
Pure adrenaline junkie. Sweetest heart you’ll ever meet.

Jude. Kindergarten. 4 1/2 years old.
Loves baseball, superheros, digging in the dirt, jokes. Addicted to sugar. Sensitive to others. Kind, gracious.

Evy. Preschool. 3 1/2 years old.
Loves to play dollhouse, read books, snuggle, back rubs, dates with daddy, being a little mommy to her sister.
Vibrant and sassy. Full of grace and compassion.

The three big kids. Thankful for each of their distinct personalities. Such a joy being their momma.

Happy school year to us!