Friday afternoon we learned about Armadillos (finishing
Armadillo Rodeo). I was too tired to try and do it earlier in the week, as much as I wanted to.
The break down by subject for the week:
Math: Still working on money. Introduced quarters, which is adding a new level of difficulty.
Reading: OPGTR Lessons 45-47. Going smoothly. Sight words - to, said, you, I, for, on, she, the, had, was. Memorized on flash cards and started working on spelling.
Handwriting: HWT letters F, E, and D. So far, the program is working like I hoped. He's willing (and at times excited) to practice his handwriting. I just hope it keeps up like this!
Unit: Read -
It's An Armadillo! by Bianca Lavies &
The Armadillo by Steve Potts. We really enjoyed
It's An Armadillo, but both books were full of information yet not dry. We also used
Armadilllos by Don Patton for some additional information that wasn't included in the first two (like how high can Armidllos jump?). Then we filled out our Animal Classification page for our Animal Notebook. We then did a mini experiment using a plastic bag and water to show how the Armadillo sucks air into its stomach to float. Bug thought this was great fun!
First we saw Baby Sam (Samudra), the Asian Elephant born a few months ago.
Then we walked through 'Africa', and proved to Bug that we really DID have zebras at our zoo.
Our last stop was at 'Lorikeet Landing' where we got to feed the Lorikeets.
The G's wouldn't get close to the birds. I barely was able to get this pic!
And of course, a self-portrait: Me with a bird on my head. 
All the letters were on the big white board, and he spelled onto his little one.
And yes, that is a pizza crust in his mouth. 
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