Feb. 10, 2009
LINCOLN UNIT
I constantly reinforce the flexibility of homeschooling. This week is no exception. As it is Lincoln's birthday, we've chosen to create an entire unit on Lincoln. N-dog loves the civil war and Lincoln was the first president he learned. So, this week being Lincoln's 200th birthday, I decided to take a break from our 'regular curriculum' and am spending all week on Abe. Even my 3 year old is taking part in our activities, and has recognized Lincoln's face on television, billboards, magazines, etc. Here's how we've adapted every subject to Lincoln:
Bible- Since he was known as "Honest Abe," we're discussing honesty and lying and how the truth shall set you free.
Grammar- We're writing observations from a book we read. And since we're working on Proper Nouns, we work on writing the proper nouns surrounding Lincoln (S. Douglas, Illinois, Senate, President, etc.) They've copied the Gettysburg Address and now they are working on memorizing it!
Reading- N-Dog is reading Abe Lincoln's Hat. It takes a whole different aspect of Lincoln's life!
Math- Probably the most simple math we have done, is trying to figure out in what year Lincoln was born. We continued to go through our regular math, but every once in a while, I'll find something in the book he's reading to figure out with our math.
History-Need I explain? Let's see, Civil War, Gettysburg, Boyhood, etc. (Did you know that he wasn't born in Illinois?) By next Monday, President's Day, the kids will be presenting the Gettysburg Address on video in a costume they are making... tall hats, beards, etc.
Science- Since we're on the unit of Animals, this one was easy. We're discussing North American Animals and their different habitats, functions, etc. We've discussed the food chain, and as a result, we've been talking about Lincoln's favorite foods and how (If) they fit in the food chain.
Spelling- Grabbing words right out of Abe Lincoln's Hat. It's simple and practical.
And the kids are thoroughly enjoying school this week!!!!!
Stay tuned next week for video postings as they perform!
Bible- Since he was known as "Honest Abe," we're discussing honesty and lying and how the truth shall set you free.
Grammar- We're writing observations from a book we read. And since we're working on Proper Nouns, we work on writing the proper nouns surrounding Lincoln (S. Douglas, Illinois, Senate, President, etc.) They've copied the Gettysburg Address and now they are working on memorizing it!
Reading- N-Dog is reading Abe Lincoln's Hat. It takes a whole different aspect of Lincoln's life!
Math- Probably the most simple math we have done, is trying to figure out in what year Lincoln was born. We continued to go through our regular math, but every once in a while, I'll find something in the book he's reading to figure out with our math.
History-Need I explain? Let's see, Civil War, Gettysburg, Boyhood, etc. (Did you know that he wasn't born in Illinois?) By next Monday, President's Day, the kids will be presenting the Gettysburg Address on video in a costume they are making... tall hats, beards, etc.
Science- Since we're on the unit of Animals, this one was easy. We're discussing North American Animals and their different habitats, functions, etc. We've discussed the food chain, and as a result, we've been talking about Lincoln's favorite foods and how (If) they fit in the food chain.
Spelling- Grabbing words right out of Abe Lincoln's Hat. It's simple and practical.
And the kids are thoroughly enjoying school this week!!!!!
Stay tuned next week for video postings as they perform!