We took advantage of this wonderful weather and spent one day on the Twin Falls hike, and and afternoon at the Lake. We also had a playdate with our friend, "J2. Holz". But, we also managed to get some "real schoolin' " in...
Bible- Egermeier's Bible Story Book: Moses and the Burning Bush/ moses and Aaron Before the Pharoah/ "Let My People Go"
Scripture Verse- Proverbs 20:11
Read Aloud- We completed "The Apple and the Arrow". This was a very interesting and detailed story on the legend of William Tell. It was a little violent for my taste, but it really shared the story of people under tyranny and how they worked together to overcome their government. The boys were captivated and were sorry to see it end.
Phonics/Reading- 'A' and 'R' both took turns reading from "I Can Read It". They also did two pages of worksheets in "explode the Code", p.5-26
One of the phonics activities was to give the kids the letter "i" and they had to create a word around it. 'A' did well. 'R' did well with made up words. He did better when I gave him two letters, and he just had to add one more.
'A' read part of a book called "Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs'
'R' read a Bob Book.
Art-Artistic Pursuits- Lesson 3. We went to Rattlesnake Lake and drew items of nature in a nature journal.
The boys also drew pictures of autumn leaves and we gave a picture and some pumpkin brownies to three of our neighbors.
History/Geography- Children's Encyclopedia. We read about Crafts around the world, and Clothing.
Science- First Book of Nature p. 60-63. We read about pollen and answered activity questions #102-104.
Character- A Child's Book of Character Building. We read about 'Patience'.
I think you were born to be a teacher. Your so organized in your approach and very detailed. Not to mention your good record keeping skills. Some of us have been called to teach (like me) but not born with the gift of it!
Antoinette
Located in the foothills of the Cascade mountain range, 'Riverbend Prep' provides a Christ-centered homeschool for two boys, 'A' is 1B5 and 'R' is 2B4. I define myself as a Sonlight mom with Charlotte Mason tendencies... :)
October 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Antoinette