school is out for the summer

we just wrapped up year 2 of answers for preschoolers with jacob and his friend, isabel. we weren't die-hard or too incredibly strict about it, but we managed 2-3 (short) lessons per week for the last 2 years. it started with just needing something to do with the kids, because they were needing something constructive to do to pass the mornings. then by the 2nd year, we were more focused on the fact that it was great preparation for them for kindergarten. each "school day"consisted of a bible lesson, sometimes a science or social studies lesson, scripture memorization, math lesson, phonics (mostly identifying and writing letters), shapes and color identification, small crafts, and story time.

this past week was our finale lesson, followed by our final field trip. our last few weeks' bible lessons covered adam and eve, and noah and the ark- what better field trip place than the one and only creation museum?! we presented the kids with certificates last night and also gave them $1 to get an ice cream cone :)

(yep-that's my boy there with the upside down diploma)

and of course we made them say one more memory verse....



and now we enjoy the summer and anxiously await the start of real school....off to kindergarten!