School

Last night was curriculum night at school. I got to go into Odin's classroom and learn how and what Odin will be learning this year. I thought it was fascinating. One of the points that his teacher brought up was the importance of writing. She told of the importance of the kids seeing family members write, reading what others have written and especially writing themselves. His teacher said a great way to encourage this is to have people write letters to the students, and then the parents encourage the students to write back. It starts small a sentence or two maybe, but over the course of the year usually grows into four or five sentences. Odin already has one pen-pal, his friend Laura in Minnesota. Lets see how many more he can have!

Fridays

The other day as I was waiting for the overdue school bus to arrive I thought it would be great to ride bikes to school with Odin. So I decided on the spot that we could ride on Fridays if Odin wanted to. (I am pretty sure we will be fair weather riders, but I'll keep you posted).  On Friday morning we hopped on our bikes and off we went. On the way to school we passed by a woman watering a garden bed. "Mom! She looks like Rachel Carson!" Odin beamed.
I am not sure who had a prouder moment, Odin, for making a connection between a book and real life, or myself - mother of a boy with a good ecology upbringing!

The ride itself was great. I escorted Odin to school locked up his bike then rode home. Later I rode to school to pick him back up. He was so excited to ride home and show off his bike to his schoolmates.

First Grade!

Today was great. We started with blueberry pancakes,



then off to the bus!



A little sugar,



And off he went!

Big Day tomorrow!

Backpack?
        CHECK!

Lunch bag?
        CHECK!

Haircut?
        CHECK!

Fresh School Supplies?

CHECK!

 Silly Back to School Picture?

CHECK!

 Enjoying Summer to the last drop?

CHECK!

 


I think he's ready!