Spelling is Fun

The PCP had his very first test last Friday– in spelling!  We practiced all week using flash cards, with me calling out words, and by playing games and taking practice tests on Spelling City.  So, the night before the big test we had a little “Spelling is Fun” themed supper.  This all came to fruition as I was making my weekly Publix / Trader Joe’s run and spied Spaghetti O’s from A to Z.  Let’s just go ahead and say that, while it was cute, this meal was far from gourmet…

A black and white gingham fabric remnant made for a cute table runner and I pulled out my Dollar Tree letter magnets to decorate the table.

The aforementioned Spaghetti O’s from A-Z made for a kid-tested mother-approved quick fix entree.  Toasted whole wheat bread was cut into each person’s first initial.  Trader Joe’s alphabet cookies made for sweet place cards!
 
We had so much fun trying to make words out of the letters in each spoonful!

Trader Joe’s alphabet cookies and milk served up in vintage Savannah jars made for a cute centerpiece.  The Dollar Tree school bus has seen a lot of mileage in these little school themed snacks and suppers.

The guest of honor in all of his shirtless glory.  (This is the same strange child that sleeps in a polo.)  Let’s just say that we have a newly implemented rule around these parts – no shirt, no supper!

And for posterity’s sake, a pic of the baby who bumped his sweet head on the corner of the island as he was rushing to the table.  Doesn’t that sad face like to break your heart?

The best news of all?  The PCP aced the test, getting 10 out of 10 correct.  YAY!

Fingers crossed he does it again today!!
xoxo