Critical Thinking=Common Sense

 One of my favorite daily activities is "WakerUppers." Before we start any of our curriculum, Sierra prints two copies of this creative collection. It requires them to open their minds and "think outside the box."

The girls do these together as they are a little difficult for Maddie to understand sometimes. I love listening to them try to figure out some of the puzzles and laugh at their pictures. Because these have no real label on them as far as what they are asking, the girls really have to READ THE DIRECTIONS.

 New wall post for Maddie after our difficult school day this week. I am thankful for a husband who fully supports this decision to homeschool our children. He printed this, posted it and told Maddie whenever she starts to get an attitude about schoolwork, to read it.

 Every week Sierra and Maddie pick a meal to plan and prepare for dinner. Sierra's favorite is "breakfast for dinner." Last week she even took it a step further and created a menu for all of her guests. Look at all the BACON! The idea is to learn to plan, practice buying groceries and experience cooking. It is so rewarding to see the excitement in their eyes at what they just accomplished.

Sierra even hired a waitress to take orders. Not only is she a good little chef but she knows how to delegate ( ;