At Least it Didn't Rain- Much

Oh, wait, it did rain much. I looked and listened to weather opinions today and made a decision.  Living in the Ohio Valley, I've learned not to cancel anything due to weather.  I thought we'd make it once again.  Ahem, little did I know that stalled system would stall right over my yard.
Well, you know, desperate times call for desperate measures.
Instead of front porch, front yard, play yard and woods, we rotated through the living room, kitchen and porch and found fun and word work wherever we landed.

We enjoyed meeting a new friend who will be in my class this fall.

The paint station was new and many campers were excited to paint.

 After our story about the fate of the snowman in The Faraway Tree, we practiced narrating.  Anytime children read, having them tell you the story is a good practice.

This narrating really reveals important ideas that might have been missed.  For instance, today in Bears of Blue River, the boys were waiting for time to pass. They would know when the shadow of the tree fell across Tom's face.  All the boys thought a tree fell on Tom.  These times of misunderstandings often cost students on those assessments we all love.  

Instead of water, we poured cups of Orbeez.  Orbeez are just fun.

Time to bring some wet chilly children in to dry off and do some art with chalk, and  a little cursive practice. 

 Poetry went on in the living room.  Don't forget to practice those poems.

 A bit of construction on the front porch.

 Just for fun, though a great activity for fine motor skills and attentiveness- blow the Orbeez through the maze.

Then change to straight lanes and race.

As always, grateful for safe, happy, learning children.  Thank you Lord!