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We began our study of the states and regions! Last week we didn’t really end up getting much done except a whole lot of revising our map. Finally today I came to the conclusion that I was expecting too much by thinking that my 9 and 12 year olds should free hand this huge map. So I broke down and asked Daddy to do it for us. J He was very willing. He did it in pencil so that the kids were able to trace over it in permanent marker. They were much happier with this plan. J So was I after all the frustration we faced last week. I think I was going to scream if I heard “it’s too hard!” one more time! We all think Daddy did a great job! Here are some pictures!!

Now we just have to catch up on all the activities that we should have gotten done with our map last week. Most of that won’t take too long. We have a states game we’re going to play! I love seeing how much they know in the beginning and then going back after we have been studying so we can all see how much they have learned! Ashlynn is going to map a journey across the U.S.(including any landmarks, animals, scenery, and friends she might see on her way!) and Jonathan is going to research where in the U.S. you might find hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Those are both activities that they want to do. We will also learn the time zones!

We started last Monday by having the kids’ free hand the outline of the United States on a plain piece of paper! We also had a pop-quiz on the state abbreviations as well as labeling all the states on a blank map! I keep all of these so that they are able to see how much progress they have made when we go back and take these tests again. They always enjoy that, it’s a great encouragement to all!

This week we start our study on the New England area! We will start reading Moby Dick tonight as part of our study on the New England area. Some other activities we will do this week include; adding some important landmarks to our map, answering some interesting questions about this area, making a meal that is popular in the area, study some New England architecture, research lobsters, dissect a crayfish, and build a lighthouse!! I think it will be a fun and exciting week! J

I will try to post an update and some pictures at the end of the week! Wishing you all a happy homeschooling week! J

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