Tech Week Fun!

We're down to the final week of practice for the play the kids are in. They've had a fun week of painting tees and dress rehearsals. I am so, so proud of all three of my kids. They have done an awesome job of learning their lines. Ryan didn't want any lines and he got nine! He's learned them all though. Here are some of the highlights so far.

On the school front we're learning about Germany this week in preparation for our homeschool group's geography fair. We chose Germany because my father was born in Berlin. We have several books to read and a video to watch. Then, we'll be putting our display together.

The kids are all finally well, but now I'm sick. I will be so glad when the sickness finally runs its course and all of us are finally well for a chance. We are on our third week of somebody in the house being sick.

The Hobbit

Sorry for not posting as regularly lately, but we've been busy! My entire family, including myself, are in the middle of preparing for the opening of the play The Hobbit. This will be mine and the boys acting debut. We play the women and children of Laketown, which should really be a difficult part for me, right? My husband plays Bard the Bowman and gets to kill the dragon Smaug. Our first performance is Friday, April 16th. We've spent the past few days helping out behind the scenes with paper mache' and painting. I've also been busy sewing our costumes. I'm worn out already!

Drama in your homeschool.

For those of you who may not know me or my family, one of the things we enjoy being involved in is the theater. My husband has been in way too many plays to name, and obviously passed his love of theater on to his children. Our oldest had her acting debut this past Fall in Charlotte's Web. We signed her up for a 6 week homeschool drama class recently and she absolutely loves it! I'm just amazed at how many homeschooled children are involved in theater. Its not just the kids, but their entire families that are involved. You'll find them doing everything from directing to set and costume design. Since quite a few homeschooled children tend to "march to the beat of a different drum" so to speak, the theater is a great fit. Their differences make them fit right in and really shine! I really feel that it helps build my childrens' self confidence and overcome shyness. You get to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. Even though the schedule can be rigorous, I truly recommend giving drama classes and the theater a try.