We had a very busy week this week trying to catch up on some of the work that we missed last week plus a ton of interruptions early on this week.
On Monday, we had PE class. The weather was beautiful!! I even got a small sunburn which was surprising! Dennis was with us because we had a ton of errands to run, to include dropping off the van for some maintenance. Since he was there, he was able to lead all the kiddos in exercises and some soccer drills. They had a great time!
On Tues, they kicked us out of our house so they could clean the air ducts. We really didnt get much done this day either. It was well worth it though, to have cleaner air to breathe!
History: I finally got off my rear and thought of a way to implement the timeline into our notebooks. I found these free timeline sheets, printed them out and placed them in the front of each of the boys' notebooks. We glued in and colored the pictures that came with out curriculum.
On Monday, we had PE class. The weather was beautiful!! I even got a small sunburn which was surprising! Dennis was with us because we had a ton of errands to run, to include dropping off the van for some maintenance. Since he was there, he was able to lead all the kiddos in exercises and some soccer drills. They had a great time!
On Tues, they kicked us out of our house so they could clean the air ducts. We really didnt get much done this day either. It was well worth it though, to have cleaner air to breathe!
History: I finally got off my rear and thought of a way to implement the timeline into our notebooks. I found these free timeline sheets, printed them out and placed them in the front of each of the boys' notebooks. We glued in and colored the pictures that came with out curriculum.
This week in history we talked about different nation's colonies that were forming in the new world. In particular we talked about the French colonies and the wars that were flaring up between the Europeans and the Native Americans.
Read Aloud: We started reading Madeleine Takes Command which fits perfectly with this week's history lesson. It is a true story about a young 14 year old girl in the French colonies. She is left in charge of the fort while her parents are away and the Iroquois attack! This story is giving the boys a good taste of what colonial life would have been like.
Science: We studied Reptiles!! The boys loved it! We learned how to tell the difference between a reptile and amphibian; a turtle and a tortoise; and a crocodile and an alligator. :)
Art: The boys each had their art project to do today.
Ryan made a 3D paper sculpture of an owl
Art: The boys each had their art project to do today.
Ryan made a 3D paper sculpture of an owl
Sean leaned about the horizon line and perspective. He had to copy the drawings presented, using perspective. The last picture in each group of three's is his drawing (the first two are the step-by-step examples). He did quite well!!
Reading: Ryan began reading the first book of the Third Grade Detectives Series.
Sean began and finished The Courage of Sarah Noble this week. He is also working on his first long book report of the year to this book.
" this post is linked to Homeschool Highlights in MFW at Discover Their Gifts or 2 ladybugs and a lizard "
2 comments:
I love seeing what you guys are doing each week Amy. You always have lots of good ideas, too :) Thanks for sharing!
Happy Homeschooling,
Loreen
Looks like you have some great reading choices.... and I love the owl! Thanks for linking up and sharing :o)
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