Dragon’s first week of Jr Kindergarten went well. There were some hiccups with technology for her virtual classes for her real school on the first day, but after getting a new link (and downloading new firmware for the camera) the second day went much smoother – other than several meltdowns from a very tired Dragon. We’re trying to figure out how to have her be part-time (one day a week), with the teacher’s assistance.
As for the part of her week taught by me, that also went well, for the most part.
Dance
Ballet was a big hit
Music
We listened to a bunch of French music. Coeur de Pirate was the favourite.
Crochet
We managed to get a few stitches in.
Printing words
Worked really well. The blank sheet was used on the second day with the filled in sheet as a guide for spelling.
Counting objects/math-type activities
The download sheet worked really well. She got to practice writing numbers and she counted well.
Storytime
She enjoyed the books, but I’m not sure she understood them
Activity
Baking – cake – talked about mixing colours and measurements.
The cake! 
How do we make purple? Red and blue food colouring (and blueberries). 
Stuffing yellow icing into the piping instrument 
Piping the yellow sun 
The sun! 
Look what I made! 
We had leftover yellow icing, so Papa added to the design. 
Perfect cake.
Painting – free-style with Crayola washable paint on paper – talked about mixing colours.
The sky 
Adding grass… 
Rapunzel’s tower 
Rapunzel’s hair 
I’m finished, mum! 
Completed picture
Make a paper lantern – need construction paper, paper bag, stencil (in download material), cardboard box, paper towel folded in fourths, and screwdriver thumb tack, and pen (instructions are Number 11). Put the paper bag over the cardboard box, and slide the folded paper towel in between the box and the bag. Place the stencil over-top of the bag/paper towel. Use the screwdriver to punch holes in the stencil/paper bag. Be careful not to move the stencil, or you will mess up your design. (Edited in italics after attempt.)
First attempt at the lantern – the push pin was too small for her to hold, and the cardboard too stiff to push into. She pushed on my fingers as I made the pricks – not as much fun for her. 
It worked REALLY well, but better for an older kid. 
Attempting to get a good picture of the lantern without the mottling of the construction paper. 
Using the screwdriver and a paper bag was much easier for her 
She did the whole thing by herself! (I held the paper in place.) 
Completed paper lantern!
This whole thing made me grin like a fool. What a fantastic way to do things.
Giant hugs. I can’t wait until it’s safe to see you in person again.
I’m so glad you like what we’re doing!! We can’t wait to see you too!