"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Nov 6th, 2009
This art lesson focused on the kids pating attention to the outline and edges of an item they were to draw. They choose their stuffed animals to draw. This is a drawing ‘R’ made of his koala bear ‘Aurora’, on a surfboard, by a news stand, with a "news flying thing that shouts out the […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Nov 6th, 2009
We are currently living in a two bedroom apartment, and space is tight. I found this idea in ‘Family Fun’ magazine. These are especially helpful if the kids are working on the same worksheets. The boys love them, and, I think, appreciate their own personal space, even if temporary…. You can find directions for this […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Oct 13th, 2009
Our Homeschool Network met at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm for some good time country fun! We went on a hayride out to a huge pumpkin patch and we all got to pick our own pumpkins… Then on to the pig races. Our designated pig (Barbie Q) won! A train ride and pony ride was next on […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Oct 12th, 2009
This lesson revolved around the primary colors creating secondary ones. Using watercolor crayons, we took red, blue, and yellow and created orange, green, and purple…
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Oct 12th, 2009
We did three experiments that revolved around our respiratory system. Experiment #1 The kids breathed normally for 30 seconds. Then, they ran in place as fast as they could for 30 seconds. I recorded their breathing for 30 seconds after exertion. ‘A’s result was as expected. ‘R’ kept focusing on trying to control his breath, so […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Oct 12th, 2009
I asked the kids what they wanted to draw. They chose cars. ‘R’… ‘A’…
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Oct 12th, 2009
Thursdays are a great day for us. I spend the morning in Bible Study. The majority of the moms in our group homeschool. Our kids are all in a room with two supervisors. The first hour is devoted to schoolwork and the second hour is free play. After that, we all meet in the church […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Sep 23rd, 2009
Math Singapore Earlybird 2B, Lesson 4. More addition. Phonics Explode the Code Reading Both boys took turns reading from ‘The Best Trick’ Character Reviewed character attributes and definitions. There are 12: Attentive, Tenderhearted, Diligence,Honesty, Patience, Obedience, Wisdom, Faith, Creative, Joyfulness, Contentment, Thankfulness. The boys took turns quizzing each other. History Finished reading about George Muller […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Sep 23rd, 2009
Bible We read all about Jonah and his experience with Ninevah History We read from Hero Tales about the Judsons (the first foreign missionaries from America), and George Muller (ran a huge orphanage in England). Read Aloud Continued reading poems from "The Llama Who Had No Pajama" Handwriting One page from "A Reason for Handwriting". […]
Posted in HOMESCHOOL on Sep 22nd, 2009
I attended our homeschool network meeting last night. It was great to see so many new faces! The topic was on building and organizing a homeschool library. I was also able to get information on record keeping for homeschooling in California. I have been busy this morning getting all of that in order. Scripture Memorization: […]