Homework

Usually, the thought of homework does NOT bring a smile to the face of the children. However, two weeks ago Erin came home just THRILLED with their very first big homework project. There were asked to chose a famous person to research, write a short report on, complete a big poster about and make a mobile to hang in the classroom. She was just too excited and could hardly wait to get the organizer to begin her research. However, the person she had chosen she had been "studying" for several months!! Erin is a music fan and, like many "tween" girls, her latest favorite singer would be none other than Justin Bieber!! Her report was great, her poster was marvelous and her mobile was very creative - all because she loved her HOMEWORK!

After tossing around many different ideas including Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sacagawea and others, Emily settled on researching Harry Houdini....just as her older brother had done three years ago. (I am thinking she idealizes him more than she would want to admit!) She learned a lot of Harry trying to impress Trevor with her knowledge only to be shot down when Trevor already knew it! However, she also did a terrific job and worked very hard.

We were all very happy when I offered to drive them to school so they could turn in their report and mobiles (bus ride+school project=disaster!) ONE WHOLE WEEK EARLY!!!