Change of Scenery

We have 4 more weeks of homeschooling. My daughter said last week everyday feels like Monday. The days of the week go like this for her:

Monday #1

Monday #2

Monday #3

Monday #4

Monday #5 

Not Monday- no school

Pre-Monday and virtual church 

I could relate. Our days are the same with no where to go. We are fortunate that we can still go on the bike trials and take walks in our neighborhoods. We don’t take that for granted. So this week, I decided that we would make the most of these last 4 weeks. I haven’t been to my office in a while. When we get started, we will go there first. And if the weather permits, after lunch, we will sit outside to finish our learning. I’m so glad this Monday was different than the others. And the girls were so excited! I was too! 

Don’t mind the face, I haven’t put on make-up in a while. Natural is the Covid-19 look. :)

April is National Poetry Month

A celebration of poetry was introduced in 1996. The Academy of American Poets wanted to remind everyone the important aspect that poetry brings to life. The website has so many virtual ideas to try and do as we extend in to our new #Covid19 lifestyle.

ACTIVITY:
One of my favorite poets that I introduced my children to is Maya Angelou. I shared a story on youtube with them and for our Easter weekend, they are going to work on a poem to share with the family.

ALL AGES: 
Teaching Tolerance has a good article in their Spring Issue about her life, what teachers can do, and a question and answer with her grandson.

Another one of my favorite video demonstrations of her Poem, Still I rise, can be found here.

I hope you can write a poem and learn about the many poets that create thought, feeling, and expression. Now would be a good time to capture our emotions. Happy Writing!