Norah turned six on Monday! We had a small celebration after dinner, like we do every year. We sang to her and had cupcakes and ice cream and she opened her gifts. Her big birthday party (with friends) is later this month.
Avril's cupcake kept her busy while Norah opened her presents.
Last year, Norah got five gifts. This year, she got six (since she's six years old). Next year, she'll get seven... you get the drift.
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"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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