Lior’s Daily Journal

Home Schooling Experience

 Dear Diary today is Friday 3rd April 2020

Morning
To Do
• I had a bad night and woke up early • My Journal entry
• I ate my favourite French toast, with cinnamon and sugar and
hot chocolate
• Started school work late Achievements
• I Wasn’t in a good mood to work today • I had a good chat to Sam
and it made me feel better
Afternoon • I completed my Mathletics
• Tried to complete my school work for the week
• Had pizza for lunch and some chips
• When I was done working, I could play on my Switch
Fun
Evening • I did some exercise in my
• I had Shabbat dinner with my family and I got really angry room
because all the chicken legs had been eaten. I was messing • It was raining, so I couldn’t
around, so I missed getting a leg for supper go outside and play
• Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• I showered and went to bed - It took me time to fall asleep
 Dear Diary, today is Saturday 4th April 2020
Morning
• My night was good and my mom came to cuddle with me, in
the morning. To Do
• My Journal entry
• I had challah for breakfast with hot chocolate
• My mom and dad wanted to sleep in, so they let me use my
iPad
Achievements
Afternoon • I got a victory in Fortnite
• It was raining the whole night and the whole day
• I had chicken drumsticks from BRM and some chips and
popcorn as snacks.
• I watched some TV , spoke to Matt we played a game Fun
together using our ipad’s
• My mom played with me
Evening inside
• We couldn’t go outside and make a noise at 7pm, due to the rain • It was raining, so I
• I had pita and humus to eat couldn’t go outside and
• I played around with my brother and then went outside to make play
a noise at 7pm with neighbours
• Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• I showered and went to bed
 Dear Diary, today is Sunday 5th April 2020

Morning
• I had a pretty good nights rest and woke up happy To Do
• I had fruit loops for breakfast and played on my iPad • My Journal entry and relax

Achievements
Afternoon • The sun was out, so it was a good
• I helped my dad start the braai for lunch day, as I could be outside riding my
• We had boerewors, ribs and chicken bike and playing in the garden

Fun
Evening • I did some exercise outside
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
and played with my dog
• We all went outside to make a noise with the
neighbours at 7pm
• Went to bed - It took me time to fall asleep
 Dear Diary, today is Monday 6th April 2020
Morning
• I woke up early today.
• I had French toast with syrup and cinnamon and sugar and played To Do
1 game on my Nintendo • Complete some unfinished
school work
• I started my school work

Achievements
Afternoon • I had a bad day and was banned from
• I had egg mayonnaise with crackers for lunch technology before lunch, till the next
• I continued with my school work day

Fun
Evening • I did some exercise outside,
• I had chicken and vegetables for supper
rode my bike on the grass
• My mom and I played some card games
and played with my dog
• I had a quick shower and then to bed
 Dear Diary, today is Tuesday 7th April 2020
Morning
• My nights sleep didn’t go too well and I slept late
• My mom made me French toast with hot chocolate for breakfast To Do
• Started my schoolwork with my mom • Finish my computers work

• I spoke to Sam today and Max joined us on Zoom

Achievements
Afternoon • I was able to complete all my work
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce today
• I completed my work

Evening Fun
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad • I played outside with my
• I had a late snack of Cherrios brother and rode my bike
• Showered and went to bed
 Dear Diary, today is Wednesday 8th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night but woke up earlier than usual
• My mom made me French toast with hot chocolate for breakfast To Do
• Started my schoolwork with my nanny’s daughter • Finish my computers and
Afrikaans work
• Mom and dad went to the fruit shop
Achievements
• I was able to complete all my work
Afternoon
today well
• Lunch was pizza with olives, as it was the last time I
• I read for the 1st time from the
could eat bread..
Haggadah at the 1st Seder at home
• I had a bit of a sore head and dizzy from the fall
• It felt so good

Evening
• We prepared for the 1st Pesach Seder at home Fun
• I showered and got ready • I played outside with my brother,
• We ate at about 20h00 and only finished the whole watered the garden and rode my
Seder at 22h30 bike (fell off)
• I went to bed at 23h30 • I also went for a quick swim in the
cold pool water
 Dear Diary, today is Thursday 9th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night and only woke up at 09h00
• My mom made me hot chocolate, a bowl of matzah with milk and To Do
2 boiled eggs for breakfast • Will read and revise in the
• Started my schoolwork with my mom holidays
• I spoke to Sam today on Zoom

Afternoon Achievements
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce • I was able to complete all my work
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike today
• Holidays time in insolation!
• Covd-19 we will beat you

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• Showered and went to bed Fun
• I rode my bicycle around the
swimming pool and played
with my dog
 Dear Diary, today is Friday 10th April 2020

Morning
• I'm on holiday 
To Do
• My favourite matzah and milk is what I had for breakfast • Exercise, play games and read

Afternoon
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce Achievements
• I did some exercise with my mom • I was able to finally relax today, with
no school work to complete

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad Fun
• We had Shabbos supper • I rode my bicycle around the
• Showered and went to bed swimming pool and played
with my dog
 Dear Diary, today is Saturday 11th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night and only woke up at 09h00
• My mom made me hot chocolate, a bowl of matzah with milk and To Do
2 boiled eggs for breakfast • Will read and revise in the
• Started my schoolwork with my mom holidays
• I spoke to Sam today on Zoom

Afternoon Achievements
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce • I was able to complete all my work
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike today
• Holidays time in insolation!
• Covd-19 we will beat you

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• Showered and went to bed Fun
• I rode my bicycle around the
swimming pool and played
with my dog
 Dear Diary, today is Sunday 12th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night and only woke up at 09h00
• My mom made me hot chocolate, a bowl of matzah with milk and To Do
2 boiled eggs for breakfast • Will read and revise in the
• Started my schoolwork with my mom holidays
• I spoke to Sam today on Zoom

Afternoon Achievements
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce • I was able to complete all my work
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike today
• Holidays time in insolation!
• Covd-19 we will beat you

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• Showered and went to bed Fun
• I rode my bicycle around the
swimming pool and played
with my dog
 Dear Diary, today is Monday 13th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night and only woke up at 09h00
• My mom made me hot chocolate, a bowl of matzah with milk and To Do
2 boiled eggs for breakfast • Will read in the holidays
• Started my schoolwork with my mom
• I spoke to Sam today on Zoom

Afternoon Achievements
• Lunch was hot dogs with tomato sauce • I was able to complete all my work
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike today
• Holidays time in insolation!
• Covd-19 we will beat you

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• Showered and went to bed Fun
• I rode my bicycle around the
swimming pool and played
with my dog
 Dear Diary, today is Tuesday 14th April 2020

Morning
• What a good night of rest again To Do
• My mom made me hot chocolate, a bowl of matzah with milk
• We had a class zoom chat with all my friends and Mrs West

Afternoon Achievements
• I had matzah with grated cheese for lunch • Spending time chatting to my class
• I played outside with my brother and our dog friends
• I miss my friends and school

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad
• My nanny made us tuna lasagne with matzah Fun
for supper • I rode my bicycle around the
• Showered and went to bed garden and played games
with my friends on myipad
 Dear Diary, today is Wednesday 15th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good night but woke up earlier than usual
To Do
• Mom made me scrambled eggs with matzah for
• Behave and listen better
breakfast
• I played outside for a bit

Afternoon Achievements
• We has matzah pizza for lunch (yummy) • Enjoying playing board games with
• I had fun with my brother playing games. my mom

Evening
• Rode the hoverboard al over the house and in Fun
the garden • I played Uno rummy with my mom and
• Had fish and mash for supper she won this round.
• We Showered and went to bed
 Dear Diary, today is Thursday 16th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good nights sleep
• Last day of Pesach To Do
• My breakfast was crushed matzah and milk • Try work at myself and my
feelings
Afternoon
• My dad made us sausages for lunch
• Mom went to buy fruit and vegetables
• I played on my Nintendo and iPad.

Achievements
• Nothing positive happened today
Evening
• I fought with my brother and my dad
• My day wasn’t so good and I was feeling very upset and depressed.
• Pesach was over and I had chicken schnitzel on a roll for supper.
• Mom came to talk to me in my room and try help me. Fun
• We spoke about how the times are hard for everyone and we will be ok. • Playing in the garden and
• Mom made me feel safe to go to sleep games on my iPad
 Morning
Dear Diary, today is Friday 17th April 2020
• My night wasn’t good
• I woke up around 03h30 and couldn’t fall back to sleep for a long
time
To Do
• I woke up around 08h30
• Make sure I take my vitamins
• I got to have a normal breakfast again every day
• I helped my mom make challah dough for Shabbos

Afternoon
Achievements
• Lunch was toasted cheese. I haven’t had this since Pesach
• Sitting and having a Shabbos meal
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike
altogether
• I helped my gaga plait a key shape challah for this special
• I didn’t fight with my brother
Shabbos, after Pesach

Evening
• For the first time in a while, I sat at the Shabbos table with my Fun
family and had a good meal together. • I rode my bicycle around the swimming
• I ate beetroot salad, chicken and my dads best potatoes for pool (fell in the pool)
supper. • Played games and chatted to my school
• Showered and went to bed friends
 Dear Diary, today is Saturday 18th April 2020
Morning
• I had a good nights rest and woke up happy
• My mom and dad slept late, so I have some Shabbos challah and To Do
grapes for breakfast • Spend less time on technology
• Mom made me a cheese tramezzini for late breakfast, while I
played on my iPad

Afternoon Achievements
• I had a toasted chicken mayonnaise for lunch, with • Nothing really
some watermelon and flavoured water.
• I sat with my mom and we watched Wild Earth game
drive.
Fun
Evening • I played outside in the
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad garden after the huge hail
• Mom made pizza for supper and we played storm. My feet and hands
Uno Rummy and Cards. were freezing cold.
• I went to bed late, as we also watched the • I moved my bed around in
Global Citizen concert. my room.
 Dear Diary, today is Sunday 19th April 2020

Morning
• I woke up late because I went to bed late at night To Do
• Listen to my parents
• I watched some you tube and had breakfast
• Mom made me a mid morning snack of matzah and jam

Afternoon
• I helped with the braai and setting the table for Achievements
lunch.
• My dad made a delicious braai with ribs, chicken and
mielies, in Nando's sauce.
• I played outside with my brother and rode my bike

Evening
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad Fun
• Showered and went to bed • Braaiing marshmallows
 Dear Diary, today is Monday 20th April 2020

Morning
• I woke up late because I went to bed late at night again To Do
• I watched how my brother started his first day back at school,
using a laptop with Teams.

Afternoon Achievements
• I played a game with my mom and we had chicken
nuggets for lunch
• I spent time playing with friends on my switch

Fun
Evening • Being with my mom.
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad • We exercised and rode bikes
• We had bakes potatoes with cheese for today
supper • I watched my mom and dad
• Showered and went to bed play battleships – mom won
 Dear Diary, today is Tuesday 21st April 2020

Morning
• I woke up late because I went to bed late at night To Do
• I watched some you tube and had a tramezzini for breakfast • Listen to my parents

Afternoon
• I spent lots of time on my iPad today, as mom and Achievements
dad had lots of work to do and y brother had school
work.
• I ate a toasted cheese for lunch and had lots of
naartjies and watermelon all day.

Evening
• I watched some of the Presidents speech. Fun
• He said millions and billions, but I didn’t • Riding bikes with my mom
understand what its for. and brother in the garden
• We had spaghetti bolognase for supper and along the track I made.
• Showered and went to bed
 Dear Diary, today is Wednesday 23rd April 2020
Morning
• I didn’t have a good night last night, as I woke up around 01h30 and
my mom came to be with me. To Do
• Listen to my parents
• When I woke up in the morning my nanny made me French toast
with cinnamon and sugar.
• My dad worked and had his meetings in my room today.
Achievements
Afternoon
• My mom made me a cheese tramezzini for lunch
• I played with my brother wetting the passage
outside and using the boogie board to surf

Fun
Evening • I exercised with my mom and rode
• I Watched some YouTube on my iPad bikes round the garden
• We had hot dogs for supper
• Showered and went to bed