Posie is enjoying "school."  She demands it.  Heh.  She has no clue that she doesn't live in a typical school setting.  But, she also doesn't realize that she's learning all the time anyway.

She is learning letter sounds with the help of two of her brothers.  The rest of us reassure her when she asks questions, but Howdy and Bubba are in charge of her three period lessons.    They are so excited when she comes to an accurate conclusion!  They feel like they've mastered the lessons all over again.  It's a wonderful thing to behold.

The magnadoodle is giving her fits, so I have asked that they use an old stanby, the sand table.  This will work much better for now.  She is also using felt letters that I made for Howdy when he was her age.  I just never could stand the feel of sandpaper.  If I'm going to make the materials that my children use to learn things like this, it has to be a suitable material for me to tolerate, too.  Heh.

Posie has been asking to "spell" lately.  So, during Howdy's spelling flash cards practice, she participates in the outloud, sing-song routine.  Who knows?  She may actually master spelling before she needs to even study it according to a typical scope and sequence.  Wouldn't that be a joy?!?

Pouring practice, folding practice, and walking the line are going to be introduced next week.  She's been aware of these activities going on around her, but they haven't formally been demonstrated for her to try out for herself.  The time is right.  She'll be able to participate in many more chores before much longer. 

Finally, a real Montessori atmosphere instead just head knowledge.  We're all loving it!