The Lion, The Witch

Oops, I mean wardrobe. C’s class studied this book (among other things) during the past two months, and Cait is definitely hooked. All of the students had to design their own wardrobe and then write a story about it.

We learned of this tonight at parents’ night. I had actually seen the wardrobe earlier in the day when dropping the book orders off at the school. I didn’t look too closely, though, as I knew it was a surprise for the evening.

So, C is on grade level for math, which is great considering they are using a much harder workbook than the standard American text. She has also blown away the teachers with her reading skills. They are absolutely impressed by how she “devours” books. So, needless to say, to say the least, if one is in need of a Christmas gift idea for Caitlin, the Chronicles of Narnia would work. She is also in love with Magic Tree House books, but they don’t last long and I could not even begin to tell you how many she has read.

So, if you are wondering, yes, we love her school. There are only 10 students, but they are part of a bigger Icelandic school and have several integrated classes. They also get incredible amounts of attention. Considering how they are molding the minds of the future, I don’t think a parent could ask for any more!

Now a word on the manipulator (I mean that lovingly) of the evening:

Kelsey and I were having a brief discussion and I mentioned how we went to a meeting tonight.

Kelsey, “No, you didn’t, you went to Caitlin’s school!”
Jen, “Yes, but it was for a meeting. You know, in a few years, you will go to that school, too!”
Kelsey, “Like Caitlin and Aidan (Cait’s friend)?”
Jen, “Yes, but Aidan won’t be there then. He is moving.”
Kelsey, (very nonchalantly) “To another school?”
Jen, “No, to another country.”
Kelsey, “Hmm, can I have a snack?”

Well, no, but then again, knowing Kelsey, I think she knew that! And, yes, she is doing just fine at her “Icelandic school” as she calls it.