We had MOPS yesterday and Bible Study today. ‘A’ had a bit of a cough and I did not feel comfortable taking him into his class, so I was going to have him sit in with my group. But, ‘Auntie Kirsten’, our church’s front office manager and good friend, offered to keep him with her. For two hours! How sweet is that?!
(BTW, it is killing me to not have a camera! I need to change that soon!)
Bible
We read about Absalom, David’s son, trying to take over his father’s position, but failing. We also read about David’s youngest son, Solomon, who became king, and was faithful to God. God gave Solomon good health and wisdom.
Memory Verse
Exodus 20:16 "You must not tell lies."
Read Aloud
Mother Goose-"Little Tommy Tittlemouse" and "The Hobby Horse"
‘The Indian Cinderella’ (adapted from a Native Canadian fable)
Language Arts
DEL- I verbally gave the boys a pair of words and they had to tell me whether they sounded the same, or different. ex. book/hook=different, no/no=same) Both boys got all of them correct.
I gave the boys a set of five pictures and they had to tell me which items in the pictures do not belong in the bathroom. Both boys got all correct.
Social Studies
Things People Do-We reviewed what doctors do.
Art Appreciation
Book of Art-‘Colors’. We looked at:
BLACK
Portrait of a Girl, Possibly Magdalena Luther, c.1535, Lucas Cranach the Elder
WHITE
Paul as Pierrot, c. 1925, Pablo Picasso
YELLOW
Girl with Sunflowers, c.1941, Diego Rivera
RED
Red Interior, Still-Life on a Blue Table, 1947, Henri Matisse
Life Skills
365 Manners… We read when it is appropriate (or not) to ask for an autograph from a celebrity or author. You ask for one if it is a scheduled event at a store or play. You do not interrupt them going about their normal life. You also do not mail something for them to sign.
Math
Did not do today. I was going to start Singapore Earlybird 2A, but have decided to spend extra time in 1A and 1B to make sure those concepts are mastered before moving on. 2A requires some motor skills in writing and both boys are not there yet.
Reading
‘A’ read half of Bob Book Volume 2, Book 5 ‘Samantha’
‘R’ read American Schoolhouse Reader ‘E’