Cooper's Creations

Here are a few of Cooper's artwork creations from school over the past couple of weeks.

a toucan

 tree frog

 popcorn box

 learning to write the letter "Q"

 learning about the letter "R"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINGER

Happy Birthday Ginger!

We love you!

Play Time

After school today, Reagan and Cooper made good use of their time in the toy room.

learning from the master!

 such a ham

 so diligent in her work

 almost finished

 Cooper took a break to play with trucks

 ...not Reagan

 he wanted to be with Reagan, so he colored just like her!

Day 100

Today was the 100th day of school for Reagan.  They celebrated by making glasses and having a little extra time at recess!!

100th day of 1st grade

 they were asked to draw what they would like to do today ~ Reagan wanted chocolate chip cookies and milk!

Soccer Skills

The weather has been absolutely beautiful here lately, so we're taking full advantage of it.  Reagan's soccer season begins later this month, so we had a little skills practice session this afternoon.  Cooper took it upon himself to be the coach.  He was so sweet to Reagan, telling her things like "you're doing a great job", "nice kick", "that was awesome", and "you're the best player ever". 

of course, we have to have snack time before any practice session

 Cooper was telling Reagan the rules of soccer

 the coach has taken the field

 let the practice begin

 my soccer star

 any good coach can also play!

 Cooper snuck off for a little more snack!

 Reagan worked hard today!

 He wanted to try out the big ball

 we had a little fun making shadows on the wall

 cutie Cooper

 ravishing Reagan

 she scored a goal!

 no time outside would be complete without the dumptruck

 and of course, the field has to be maintained, so the lawnmower must be in proper working condition

Sent Home

Here is some school work that has been sent home this week.



This had been hanging in the hallway at school since the beginning of the year and was just sent home today.  The kids in Reagan's class were asked to write what they will do differently this year (a resolution of sorts). 

Reagan wrote:  I will be nicer to my brother.  Biy (by) helping.  I'll give (him) stuf (stuff) that he was (wants).

Cooper's class is learning about the letter "Q" this week.  They used Quaker Oats to make an art project.  Cooper made a tractor.  When I picked him us he showed it to me and asked, "Is this a tractor?"  I responded, "yes baby, it's very good."  He then said, "It doesn't look like a tractor!"  I told him, it was "abstract".  He seemed to be ok with that answer.