THIS WEEK ::: Sept. 13-17
In Our Homeschool This Week:
Reading:
A new development in our school schedule is that James (7yo) goes next door to do his reading with grandma a few times a week. He takes this very seriously. And, if grandma tells him something, he listens. Isn't that the way it always goes? The biggest plus--- James gets some treasured one on one time with his grandma, and that makes me happy. :)
No wrap up would be complete without All About Spelling:
We have ordered the level two story collections that go with the AAS program. These readers are $19.95 a piece. Ouch!!! Steep. But, when James finished his level 1 book, and I moved him to another reader that I had on hand, he was not happy- and, grandma (see above :)) agreed with him!! He did not care for the See Jane Run style of the reader... boring (in his words). The AAS readers are sturdy hardback books that do have absolutely charming drawings and are written with a good dose of humor (that a 5-7 yo can appreciate).
High School Stuff:
One of our main outside activities (as in we have to leave the house) is a homeschool Sports program that my 17yo, Erin, helped start and now runs with the help of her 12 year old brother. This is basically a skills and drills program for 6-10 year olds. During the year, they cover skills for soccer, football, baseball, kickball, volleyball (8-10 year olds), jump rope and play other "motor skill" games. Much of Erin's "spare" time this week and last has been spent answering emails, taking sign-ups, making sure waiver forms are filled out, collecting donations (for equipment), and creating sign in/out sheets. She is also working on an basic outline of all the activities for the year. Opportunities like this offer great hands-on real life experience!!
Legos:
Life around here has turned toward all things Lego. Mark's birthday is coming up, and it is Legos on his mind. Grandma already took him shopping for a new kit, so focus on "real life" is minimal- it all about "when can I get to my Legos?".
There is a lot to be said for Legos- when the boys get a new kit, it is an exercise in patience and in following directions . With all the moving parts in these new kits, that is important- one wrong step and it won't function properly. Then, when all the newness has worn off, all the parts from the kit will be re-purposed into some really cool creations from their imaginations!
Beach Day!
By the time this posts, we will be home from what I anticipate to be a lovely day at the beach. :) By far the most educational event of the week.
Reading:
A new development in our school schedule is that James (7yo) goes next door to do his reading with grandma a few times a week. He takes this very seriously. And, if grandma tells him something, he listens. Isn't that the way it always goes? The biggest plus--- James gets some treasured one on one time with his grandma, and that makes me happy. :)
No wrap up would be complete without All About Spelling:
We have ordered the level two story collections that go with the AAS program. These readers are $19.95 a piece. Ouch!!! Steep. But, when James finished his level 1 book, and I moved him to another reader that I had on hand, he was not happy- and, grandma (see above :)) agreed with him!! He did not care for the See Jane Run style of the reader... boring (in his words). The AAS readers are sturdy hardback books that do have absolutely charming drawings and are written with a good dose of humor (that a 5-7 yo can appreciate).
High School Stuff:
One of our main outside activities (as in we have to leave the house) is a homeschool Sports program that my 17yo, Erin, helped start and now runs with the help of her 12 year old brother. This is basically a skills and drills program for 6-10 year olds. During the year, they cover skills for soccer, football, baseball, kickball, volleyball (8-10 year olds), jump rope and play other "motor skill" games. Much of Erin's "spare" time this week and last has been spent answering emails, taking sign-ups, making sure waiver forms are filled out, collecting donations (for equipment), and creating sign in/out sheets. She is also working on an basic outline of all the activities for the year. Opportunities like this offer great hands-on real life experience!! Geography:
We held our second class using the Beautiful Feet literature guide. So far, so good!! The kids (9 including the 6 friends who are doing this with us) are being incredibly patient as I stumble about trying to find my stride. It really does show what young people are capable of. I plan on doing a post to show more detail on how this study works.
Legos:
Life around here has turned toward all things Lego. Mark's birthday is coming up, and it is Legos on his mind. Grandma already took him shopping for a new kit, so focus on "real life" is minimal- it all about "when can I get to my Legos?".
There is a lot to be said for Legos- when the boys get a new kit, it is an exercise in patience and in following directions . With all the moving parts in these new kits, that is important- one wrong step and it won't function properly. Then, when all the newness has worn off, all the parts from the kit will be re-purposed into some really cool creations from their imaginations!
Beach Day!
By the time this posts, we will be home from what I anticipate to be a lovely day at the beach. :) By far the most educational event of the week.
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Great week! I'm envious of your day at the beach!
ReplyDeleteThe beach picture looks beautiful. I wish we had a homeschool sports program around here!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
Sherry
We have enjoyed the Beautiful Feet Geography study. One book left to go!
ReplyDeleteAh, Legos Legos Legos...I know how that is. For my son's last birthday he was gifted a Brickmaster subscription (which they are doing away with!!) and it is all things Legos- all the time.
ReplyDeleteWanted to pop over and comment on the Hunter Safety Class we took. Today was the shooting and we all passed (yay!). The test that we took last night is only half the questions it originally had and we had worked ourselves up so much because we were so stressed that we did very well. Dd got an 100%~ the remaining three of our family (ahem, myself included) did not do quite as well but we all passed.
This might sound like a simple question but where did you go to find the Beautiful Feet literature guide? I'm interested in hearing more on that.
Legos are amazing! We do a lot of school work with legos (They are great for teaching multiplication, 3-D graphing, grids, etc.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your week! I'm stopping in from the weekly wrap-up!
You had a fantastic week! My favorite part was "reading with Grandma" - priceless. My parents live down the street and the boys (my boys plus my nephew) all have lunch with my Dad on Tuesdays. It is their favorite part of the week and one of my very favorite parts about homeschooling. I am looking forward to your geography post.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for my 4yo to be big enough for legos and lego kits! I will probably despise all the tiny little pieces, but he learns so much through building. Right now he's still in the duplo phase. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that your daughter started the homeschooling sports program. It will be a blessing to the kids who attend and it will give her such valuable experience too!
ReplyDeleteI also love that your son is able to read with his grandma. That is time that he will treasure for a lifetime.