Joel's a helper

Joel started tutoring a little friend after school a couple afternoons each week in phonics. I'm not sure that I even understand all the terminology of phonics, but Joel does. He is so excited to be helping. It should be a good situation for everyone -- Joel's student (who is the son of my previous students) will understand his phonics lessons and Joel will receive the reward of serving someone other than self. I'm so glad to see my son maturing. He doesn't look at this as a job, but as an opportunity to help out a friend.

Here they are being studious (and cute!):