When you think of parenthood you think of babies, bottles, car seats--did you really think about the other stuff that comes with being a parent? Did you ever think about the hours you would spend waiting for the bus, overdue library books, trips to the dentist office or BOOK REPORTS?
Never did I even think about book reports when I thought about having kids. Now, I have help complete more book reports than I have ever even imagined! The bad news is half of my kids haven't even started doing book reports!
When I was in school I remember doing a couple of them. It wasn't too hard you sit down with a piece of notebook paper and report on what you have read. At the time it seemed like a lot to ask, but, you did it. I even remember being in the 6th grade and doing a report on Ramona Qumiby age 8. I had to dress up like Ramona and tell the story as if I was her. I guess they still do that Landon did one of those in the 5th grade of course he was not Ramona.
But we have made mobiles, board games, card games, filled a sack with 3 items that relate to something in the story, made a mini scrapbook and the list goes on and on. But the book report I helped with last night was the largest one we have ever completed. The assignment was a time line. That isn't hard-- we have done time lines before. So off and on all day I thought about different ways we could do it-Logan was maybe going to be bringing home the paper to put it on.
When Logan came of the bus, he was carrying a roll of paper that would cover a table, I was shocked we had never done a time line that large. Thankfully we were able to trim it up a little. We worked on it several hours--the Internet has made book reports so much easier--you can print a picture of anything you want. 
Hopefully Logan (and Landon, Lauren and Lyndsi) arrived safely too. You know you can really get attached to these reports. I am considering e-mailing Logan's teacher to see if she has them graded yet. Just kidding -- she isn't there today. I guess I'll have to wait. (Maybe I can e-mail her Tuesday.)
I am considering starting a side business: BOOK REPORT AID. I could help give tips and ideas. Maybe I'll start smaller and just have a hot line for parents who just want someone to talk to!!!
4 comments:
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That is so funny. The part about hoping your other kiddos arrived to school safely cracked me up!! That timeline looks great! Logan is such a cutie. I had him in Kindergarden Sunday School - such a sweet kid.
I'll know who to call when Emitt needs help on his reports ;)
Have a great weekend!
BTW, it must be your lucky month...winning a cat AND a cookbook! How do you do it? Great 80's pictures too! ;)
oh Julie I wondered if the book report would make the blog. I was betting on that or the apples by Lauren. He did a beautiful job. I'm sure glad it wasn't raining today to haul that precious thing on the bus! TAlk to you soon!
Hey Julie,
Yes I hand piece and hand quilt. It's crazy!! I haven't gotten up the nerve to learn how to use a sewing machine, although I am ready to conquer the fear. The thing is now I would have to buy one in the U.S. and take it on the plane back with me. We'll be back in August and I'm seriously considering it.
Have a great weekend. I will read your newest post a little later. We're busy preparing for small group tonight.
Have a great weekend!
I know exactly what you mean Julie!!! I hate those things! I have decided to try to let my child "do" most of the report after I helped a little too much last year and the teacher commented," Daniel, is ANY of the writing yours?" ooops.
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