He is a miniature version of his father. 

Except, lighter colored hair that doesn’t curl.

He has a  laugh that tickles your belly and is sensitive to the needs and emotions of others.  He can’t get enough hugs . . . or back massages.  If you ever need popcorn or an afternoon mocha made, he is your man. 

Ezra is in 3rd grade this year and sometimes . . . I feel like he is zooming through the year quicker than I can grade his math homework. 

What Does a 3rd Grader Learn?

Each morning, you will find Ezra working independently on,

• Teaching Textbooks Level 4 – He uses the computer initially.  After answering all of the problems, I have him do the workbook independently at his desk, making sure to show his work and the process.
• A Reason for Handwriting Cursive – His writing is nicer than mine!
• Wordly Wise 3 – there are parts of this book that I don’t like but it has proved fodder for discussion.
• tracing the United States map – this is an important part of Classical Conversations this year.  Our focus is on United States history and geography.
• reviewing Classical Conversations weekly statements
• practicing guitar – we have continued to take lessons from our friend, Rob.  Ezra can play Happy Birthday excellently!

In the afternoon, he works with me completing,

• First Language Lessons – we do not do this every day!  We are probably lucky to accomplish a lesson two times a week.
• Awana bible verses to memory – Ezra often works on this independently, but I help quiz him.
• moving the laundry along – what would I do without this boy!
• history with Beautiful Feet Books  — we just finished up with Columbus . . . moving on to Pocahontas.  (see this blog post)
• School Song Latin
• All About Reading Level 4 – see my review here.  This is probably the best level yet!!

Extra Activities include:

• Classical Conversations
• Taekwondo
• Goldfish Swim School
• Awana

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