Well, our history studies this week managed to coincide exactly with the national holiday we observed last Monday...Columbus Day! The Wednesday thru Friday before, we learned about the first, second, third, and fourth voyages of Christopher Columbus. Very interesting stuff. I don't think I got exactly the same story when I was their age. Little did I know that so many voyages were made, AND that gold was the underlying motivation.
I earned several new books recently by hosting an Usborne Book party. You've got to try that if you've never done it. We got all three encyclopedias of World History, Science and World Geography; the Usborne Book of Art, the mini book of Art Skills, and Stories from Shakespeare. This comes timely, for we decided again this year that we would learn more about Shakespeare. (We've been doing more of a 5-year unit study. =]) Shakespeare always intrigues us, but we really have to work at fitting him into our tight schedule. At any rate, we highlighted his childhood last week and are looking forward to dipping into some of his works written in contempory style with our new book. Might I add the illustrations are beautiful!!!
In Apologia, the Swimming Creatures of the 5th Day, Clara and Connor learned about eight different kinds of sea turtles. It always blows my mind...the stuff I learn about through them. I'm always feeling like I'm getting a whole 'nother education. They came downstairs to kindly interrupt my work at the computer to tell me they had "something to show me". ....that always gets me a little curious... Long story short, they had used duct tape on the living room floor to show what 9 feet by 6 feet looks like. Then they added tape to mark their individual heights for comparison. Apparently, the Leatherback sea turtle, the largest in the sea turtle family, measures up to 9 feet long and 6 feet wide. WOW!!! I'm impressed! They added to their character assessment of the creature that he was a "very nice and gentle creature....and we'd like to swim with one." Pictures to come....
I've finally posted our curriculums and materials for the kids this year. You can find them in the right margin. Have a blessed day!!
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
