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Apr. 21, 2009
Week 28, April 6-10, 2009
We had a very busy weekend, so our Monday was very slow. This past weekend, K. had her dance competition (her studio did very well and one of her performances came in 4th overall) and my parents came up to visit. They got to see some of the competition as well. That was really nice, to see them!
We finished up Ecclesiastes and started Ephesians. We read up to chapter 3 this week. Our Starting Strong lesson was about making difficult choices that may either make you unpopular or leave you on the outside of the crowd. Our Bible study came from Exodus 2: 1-10. I am so grateful for this book. The scenarios presented are very much like the scenarios our children will face in life and it is great to discuss these things with our children. It is just great to discuss the Biblical way to handle tough spots, like the one we read about this week, where a girl is invited to a slumber party along with all of the other girls in the class, but she is unable to go because her parents won't let her. Last year's slumber party resulted in some wild behavior and this girl's parents won't let her go because of that--she ends up being the only girl in class who is not going.
This week in history, we covered the biggest tragedy of WWII, that is, the concentration camps and Hitler's attempt at genocide. We also covered the turning of the tide in the war, with American involvement, and the Allies beginning to strike back. Reading about the Holocaust is always such a sobering thing, but it really needs to be done. We continue to be amazed at how many people carried out Hitler's orders and how many higher ranking officers remained loyal to him, even though his orders led them to sure death.
We finished up In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson and highly recommend it! Very delightful! A. finished up A Llama in the Family and began Frindle. Like all Andrew Clements' books, this one is quite enjoyable. A. has to narrate this one too but did a fine job. K. had to find alternative reading material since she finished the Jackie Robinson book last week. We read The Winged Watchman for her read aloud. Such brave people to take such risks to hide Jews and fight the Germans in the Underground Resistance. It always leads me to ask myself what I'd do in such a situation.
For science, we learned about floating and sinking, pressure, simple machines, and engines.
Once again, L. had a good week, just humming along with her programs.
That is it for this week!!!
A.H. |
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