Traveling into the . . . .

world of Narnia began today.    We have read through the first two chapters and have been introduced to the Pevensie children, gotten a hint of Edmund's temperament, and been transported to Narnia. 

I was pleasantly surprised that both boys remembered how the lamp post found it's way into Narnia. 

Although Mr. Tumnus was working for the White Witch and had orders to turn in any Son of Adam or Daughter of Eve, his and Lucy's first meeting is one of my favorites.   Having tea, by fireside, seems so cozy when it's been winter for a long time (and no Christmas)! 

Summer School Days

Begin tomorrow!  Think it is safe to say that I am looking forward to getting back to school more than the boys are.  We've decided to work through the remaining Narnia books.  Last summer, we traveled to London and into Narnia while reading "The Magician's Nephew".  Now, about a year later, we pick up with "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" (LWW) and will finish the series sometime during the fall.

Fun things to do for LWW: tea party, make Turkish Delight, hope to find instant snow at a teacher store, learn about WWII.

See you on the other side of the wardrobe!

Narnia

In just a few short days (9, but who is counting) we'll be beginning our first summer session of school.

A few days ago, I asked our boys what they'd like to do for a literature based unit study.  As we had done "Magicians Nephew" last summer, I gave the boys a choice; either reading "The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe" (LWW) or working through the remaining books in the series (and getting back to FIAR afterward).  It was a resounding, "Finish the series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  They were very excited about it.  After diving into the web and all thing Narnia, I admit, I am getting excited too. 

There is a lot if prepackaged unit studies, a lot of free unit studies, and a lot of tie in information as well.  So far, I've read through four chapters in LWW for vocabulary, tie in activities, and discussion questions.  I have tie ins to WWII, tea party, air raid shelters, and scripture.

I am looking forward to this part of school!