The One with Counting Acorns

Our story is simple.  I am a former teacher, having taught 1st, 4th, & 5th grades as well as a 3 year old Pre-K.  At home, I haven' t put forth the effort in the past that I have in the classroom because, well, my kids were in a classroom.  I got to rely on their teachers and that made me their educational support person at home when needed.  Now, I am home with our Kindergartener because of Covid-19.  I have 5 kids, 3 in school and 2 at home, only one I am responsible for.  Next year, it will be 2 when sister is ready for kindergarten.  For now, she is at a Montessori school learning some amazing readiness skills for Pre-K, just like brother did.  I get to be home with him and I get to teach the way I wish I could have always taught.  

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