Math: We are taking a break from screens this week. The kids have been doing hands-on math and workbooks instead.
Language Arts: Each child does daily reading and writing. Daisy is learning about extemporaneous speeches in Speech and Debate.
Science: The ripstick in our kitchen has brought lots of fun lessons about physics, friction, and balance. Daisy has even mastered it sitting down with other kids on for a ride.
History: We keep plugging along with Indian Captive. It is fun to learn about the Seneca traditions. We talked about having your mind split about something as Molly becomes more accustomed to her new life, but does not want to forget her original family.
Music: Daisy is getting really good at her violin pieces. Each child does a violin and piano song each day.
Technology: Simon spent an entire day mastering the rubik’s cube! He is so excited! The other kids have been making things with blocks. Daisy keeps taking great photos!
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
February 25
Math: Daisy, Simon, and Sarajoy did Teaching Textbooks. Sullivan is doing his new math workbook.
Language arts: Each child does a writing assignment each day. They each have a book they’re reading as well: Simon is reading Percy Jackson, Daisy finished Calico Captive and started A Gathering of Days, Sarajoy is reading Littles and Sulli is reading Pirates Past Noon.
Science: The kids spent a day at the Museum of Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point. We have been talking about signs of Spring.
History: we are reading Indian Captive. We got out a dream catcher project to work on.
Music: Each child practices violin each day. They also practice at least one piano piece as well.
Tech: Simon likes making playlists and connecting with cousins to play games online. Sarajoy and Sullivan have been playing with Minecraft blocks. Daisy is working on her photography idea book.
Language arts: Each child does a writing assignment each day. They each have a book they’re reading as well: Simon is reading Percy Jackson, Daisy finished Calico Captive and started A Gathering of Days, Sarajoy is reading Littles and Sulli is reading Pirates Past Noon.
Science: The kids spent a day at the Museum of Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point. We have been talking about signs of Spring.
History: we are reading Indian Captive. We got out a dream catcher project to work on.
Music: Each child practices violin each day. They also practice at least one piano piece as well.
Tech: Simon likes making playlists and connecting with cousins to play games online. Sarajoy and Sullivan have been playing with Minecraft blocks. Daisy is working on her photography idea book.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
February 18
Math: Daisy, Simon, and Sarajoy do Teaching Textbooks. Sullivan is doing well in his new workbook.
Language Arts: Each child did a lesson in their language book. They all do a reading assignment and a writing assignment daily. Sullivan has been making some really cute drawings and labeling them. Daisy is preparing for a Speech and debate tournament.
History: We are reading Indian Captive. We talked about the author and some of her other books she wrote. She has a unique style for illustrations.
Science: The kids looked up interesting facts on YouTube. Octonauts continues to be a favorite for learning about marine life. Sullivan carries his Zoobooks with him wherever we go so he can read them to people.
Music: Daisy is getting really good at Bach Bouree. The other kids practice violin and piano each day. We are happy to be starting up weekly lessons again.
Technology: Daisy's pictures she takes are just amazing. Simon got on Tynker this week and made a Flash mod. Sullivan and Sarajoy love playing games online and using their email accounts.
Language Arts: Each child did a lesson in their language book. They all do a reading assignment and a writing assignment daily. Sullivan has been making some really cute drawings and labeling them. Daisy is preparing for a Speech and debate tournament.
History: We are reading Indian Captive. We talked about the author and some of her other books she wrote. She has a unique style for illustrations.
Science: The kids looked up interesting facts on YouTube. Octonauts continues to be a favorite for learning about marine life. Sullivan carries his Zoobooks with him wherever we go so he can read them to people.
Music: Daisy is getting really good at Bach Bouree. The other kids practice violin and piano each day. We are happy to be starting up weekly lessons again.
Technology: Daisy's pictures she takes are just amazing. Simon got on Tynker this week and made a Flash mod. Sullivan and Sarajoy love playing games online and using their email accounts.
February 11
Math: Daisy, Simon, and Sarajoy are doing lessons in Teaching Textbooks. Simon is interested in getting up to the next grade level and doing more math these days. Sullivan got a new workbook and is doing great!
Language Arts: Daisy started a collection of American History novels and we are so excited she has caught the reading bug. Simon in reading Percy Jackson, Sarajoy is reading the Littles, and Sullivan is reading Magic Tree House. They each do a writing assignment daily as well.
History: We are reading Indian Captive. Sullivan did a geography report on Florida.
Science: We love reading about animals in Zoobooks and Ranger rick. The kids know most of the species at the aquarium now.
Music: Each child practiced violin daily. They also practice piano. Daisy is learning a new song on the piano.
Technology: Simon is getting really good at typing. Daisy does a lesson each week from her photography book. Sarajoy and Sullivan love using Google Hangouts and playing Zategy.
Language Arts: Daisy started a collection of American History novels and we are so excited she has caught the reading bug. Simon in reading Percy Jackson, Sarajoy is reading the Littles, and Sullivan is reading Magic Tree House. They each do a writing assignment daily as well.
History: We are reading Indian Captive. Sullivan did a geography report on Florida.
Science: We love reading about animals in Zoobooks and Ranger rick. The kids know most of the species at the aquarium now.
Music: Each child practiced violin daily. They also practice piano. Daisy is learning a new song on the piano.
Technology: Simon is getting really good at typing. Daisy does a lesson each week from her photography book. Sarajoy and Sullivan love using Google Hangouts and playing Zategy.
Monday, February 4, 2019
February 4
Math: Simon is working hard on his multiplication facts along with doing his Teaching Textbooks daily. Daisy is trying a new schedule and did 4 hours of math today! Sarajoy and Sullivan continue with their math books, playing math games, and using manipulatives.
Language Arts: Daisy is already on her second novel for the month. She has been working hard on Student Congress for Speech and Debate. Simon, Sullivan, and Sarajoy are doing their daily journal entries, language work, and read alouds. Sarajoy especially likes finding a quote to write down each day.
History: Daisy is reading A History of Us and Calico Captive. She is excited to be spending more time in History because it is one of her favorite subjects. We read a book about North American Indians this week.
Science: The kids can't seem to get enough of aquatic life. We spent a delightful day at the aquarium where the kids are starting to know the creatures by sight. We read lots of shark books. Daisy has been learning about the affects of High Fructose Corn Syrup as part of her Speech homework.
Music: Each of the kids practices violin daily. They also practice a piano piece. Sarajoy likes playing the Sunbeam song. Daisy has been teaching Simon River Flows in You.
Tech: Simon is getting so fast at typing! He especially loves Nitro typing. Sarajoy and Sullivan love making creations with blocks. Daisy does a weekly lesson in her photography book and continues to wow us with her pictures.
Language Arts: Daisy is already on her second novel for the month. She has been working hard on Student Congress for Speech and Debate. Simon, Sullivan, and Sarajoy are doing their daily journal entries, language work, and read alouds. Sarajoy especially likes finding a quote to write down each day.
History: Daisy is reading A History of Us and Calico Captive. She is excited to be spending more time in History because it is one of her favorite subjects. We read a book about North American Indians this week.
Science: The kids can't seem to get enough of aquatic life. We spent a delightful day at the aquarium where the kids are starting to know the creatures by sight. We read lots of shark books. Daisy has been learning about the affects of High Fructose Corn Syrup as part of her Speech homework.
Music: Each of the kids practices violin daily. They also practice a piano piece. Sarajoy likes playing the Sunbeam song. Daisy has been teaching Simon River Flows in You.
Tech: Simon is getting so fast at typing! He especially loves Nitro typing. Sarajoy and Sullivan love making creations with blocks. Daisy does a weekly lesson in her photography book and continues to wow us with her pictures.
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