• Jan. 19, 2007 - Humane Society
Today we met two other families at the local animal shelter. We volunteered about an hour, and the other two families were still there when we left. DS8 is very interested in a veterinary career and DSs 6 & 5 are very fond of animals, like most kids.
After signing release forms, a shelter employee took us on a quick tour of the facilities, pointing out where we could help. Between the three families, we played with puppies, took dogs for walks, and played with some incredibly sweet cats. The boys and I treated all the dogs to treats. One family was preparing to give a dog a bath when we left.
The boys had a great time and learned about the importance of a community animal shelter. I like *my* animals, but am a little skittish around other animals, especially big dogs. I was able to as much as I was comfortable with. Next time, we'll find a dog to bath and try to take a bigger dog for a walk.
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The Boys
The Inventor: 8 years old
He is my oldest and there are time I look at him and nearly cry because he is growing so fast. He knows the look and says, "I know, I know, you are thinking of putting a brick on my head again." He loves to invent things. His current project is to use old, unwanted toys to build a robot. It is on my list of things to research. He is my project learner.
The Cowboy: 6 years old
He is my middle child and loves everything to do with cowboys and farmers. He often tells me he is moving to Texas when he grows up. I promises that I can visit and will be able to ride a horse when I do. He loves doing worksheets to feel a since of accomplishment as well as projects.
The Cuddlebug: 5 years old
My youngest and last. This one is at opposite ends of the universe from one moment to the next, happy as a lark to mad as a hatter, cuddling one moment, flying around the yard the next. While he rarely sits through learning time, he apparently listens though because he can answer many questions I pose to DS8. He also has brought books to me just to show he can sound out the titles before he runs off.
The Learning
Math
We are using Saxon Math currently for all the boys. DS8 is in Saxon 3, DS6 is in Saxon 1, and DS5 sometimes does Saxon K and sometimes Saxon 1. We don't do everything in Saxon. Sometimes we cram 6 lessons in one day because the boy already knows it. Sometimes we don't do math out of the book at all. We also do math in unit projects. Just recently, DS8 made a detailed graph of monthly rainfall totals for our hometown and the three larger rainforests. We compared and contrasted and made conclusions.
Literature
We use real books. Currently I'm reading "Farmer Boy" by Laura Ingles Wilder aloud. Roland is finishing up "Bunnicula" by Howe.
History
Currently I'm using Story of the World, but history is seeming quite bland. I'm looking for something to spice it up.
Science
We have been using mostly Mommy-made units for science with some Evan-Moore thrown in. However, I just purchased "Real Science 4 Kids" for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I'm really excited to see this new package. I'm just waiting for it to arrive.
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