Working Hard and Playing Hard

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." Colossians 3:23

The first full week of school has been very productive. This new group of T1 students has proved to be  amazingly hard-working,  Whether they're memorizing a Bible verse, practicing high frequency words, or learning to write their letters correctly on the lines, these students want to do their best. 

They brought home stickers on their Sight Word Booklets and Bible verse charts, smiley faces on their handwriting pages, and certificates for their online math practice. Our class earned marks on the Compliment Chart because of the students' good behavior. And yes, the kids enjoy receiving praise from their parents and teachers. But hopefully they'll learn the most important motivation for working hard: their diligence pleases their Creator. He delights in watching them learn, grow, and realize their potential.

We're practicing our color words.

We're practicing our handwriting.

We're listening to stories.

We're reviewing uppercase and lowercase letters.

                                              

We're working on math skills.

We're playing outside.

We're getting lots of exercise.

And we still had time for a little fun. Mrs. Everett is expecting a new baby. Will it be a boy or a girl? The answer is inside the piñata. 

 

Pink candy!

It's a girl!