Roald Dahl Day

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As kids, we’ve all read Roald Dahl books. We all had our favorites. [Not to mention that some of my favorite movies growing up were the ones based on Dahl’s books.] As a kid, my favorite was Matilda.

As a parent, I’ve loved reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to my girls and also to Rosie’s class when she was in public school. We always read Roald Dahl’s books aloud (let’s face it, his books are way more fun read out loud) and have also enjoyed James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Magic Finger.

Our first year of homeschooling, my girls were absolutely delighted to find out that there is a day in September just for celebrating Roald Dahl! September 13 is the celebration of Roald Dahl’s birthday.

First Day of School Activities

 

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We started up school again last week! I know, it seems really early. However, we wrapped up our year in the middle of May. We’ve been on vacation for awhile. Plus, it’s really really hot here right now so we won’t be going outside very much right now anyway. [I spent a good portion of my break planning! ;)]

So, our first week is under our belts! After a month and a half off, the week was an adjustment. Thankfully though, I scheduled a light week for us with more fun than work. This is really only our second “first day of school” and we are still finding our first day traditions. For instance, I wanted to make birthday cake pancakes for breakfast, but all of my kids slept in and we didn’t have time before we had to leave the house. Maybe next year! 😉

Now, regardless of homeschool or public school, you can’t start a new year without first day pictures! Last year my girls each decorated a page with the grades they were starting and posed with it for pictures.