Posted in Samples of Work

 

Today we spent quite a bit of time doing another pocket

from our History pocket.

(I am determined to get this thing finished  )

 

The children had a fun time putting them together...

 

 

What they enjoyed the most with this pocket

was learning what a town crier was...

(the official news announcer in early coloniel times).

So the children wrote their own news (for that time period)

and announced it to the 'town' (me and their siblings)...

 

 

Ding ding ding rang the 'announcement bell'

and enters 'Crier Will':

"Ahem!

Some of the pilgrims have died in war.

Every one will pay more taxes.

New law: Never hurt anyone.

If you break this law, you will be kicked out of town.

Good news: more supplies have come

and the indians have made peace."

 

 

 

Ding ding ding rang the 'announcement bell'

and entered "Crier Ally":

"Today we received tea from China!

Also, Mrs. Hopkins is doing better from the measles.

No sign of any indians for a while!

William Bradford has adopted, yet another wild cat!

And a new law has passed:

That no one is permitted to put boogers in other people's food.

Anyone who breaks this will have to eat the food he contaminated!"

 

It was a hoot!

They will be announcing the news again when Daddy comes home.

 

Here is a photo of their final pockets for today...

 

 

Also, today, we were able to accomplish

our daily Psalm reading; Bible reading (Genesis);

reviewed our 'Diligence' memory verse; copywork;

Will did math; Ally did Chemistry and Greek;

Will and I read a couple chapters of history aloud;

we read another chapter from "Teddy's Button";

cleaned, played, listened to classical music and

to Ally play hymns on the piano.

 

Now I'm off to start supper before hubby gets home.