This week the Middle Grades heard a story from Sweden called The Lad Who Stole the Treasure from the Giant. It is a "from rags to riches" story and a "sibling differences" story. I found similarities between this story and Jack and the Beanstalk. The treasures were all gold; there was a golden harp in Jack's story. Both the young lad and Jack were from poor peasant families. I find these similarities in stories from all over the world fascinating.

My intention was to tell two stories. I slowed the pace of the lessons when I realized that one recapitulation per week was probably a better rhythm.

I will visit you again on Monday with a new packet. I would like for you to help your child gather their Charlotte's Web book report, the animal book report, and the Main lesson book page for last week's story and have them on Monday for me to pick up.

I continue to send you good thoughts and prayers for all that you are doing to make this time as stable and happy as possible. Please know that if you need anything, I am available to listen and would be happy to help in any way that I can.

Blessings to you all,

Kathee