It worked pretty slick. My goal for the year was for the kids to gain another level of independence. I used an application called Evernote to create them daily school to-do lists. The application allowed me cut and paste text from the allinone website directly into their online to-do list. They would simply click on the links in their to-do list and go read about their language art lesson and do an online game that reinforced the concept. I like the concept a lot but ran into enough of problems with Evernote that for next year we're switching to Google Docs.
Along with a lot more computer access came a lot more online security measures. It was a necessary hassle to go look at each new website that a lesson was at and approve them so the kids could have access. Again, it was a free curriculum. It was worth the hassle.
Agent E still used Teaching Textbooks for math and Agent L used Life of Fred.
I left off washing the kitchen floor when Agent L came in from outside and showed me Shortcake's winter boot. Meaning it's 13 degrees and she's outside without foot cover and her foot is probably covered in snow. Brrr! I bundled up quick and waded my way through last night's 12 inches of snow to the backyard. Norah was reclining on the plain of snow, Agent H was holding her foot above the snow with his own hat wrapped around it. Bless his heart. Her sock was drenched. I wish I had thought to bring extra socks. Back into the house I trudge. Two layers of dry socks and a boot back in place and mission accomplished. The boys have named their rescue team B'nF Rescue (Backyard and Frontyard Rescue). I love their imaginations and the thrill they get at helping others. When all was said and done Agent L looked at me with sparkly eyes and said "Mom, I love you in your snow pants". Never mind the below freezing temps, my heart melted . . . again.
