This Week::November 15-18

Art--7yo style:

Each morning this week a new drawing appeared on my whiteboard- it made it difficult to do school, but I did not have the heart to erase them until I had to (for co op). We did actually begin  Barry Stebbing's Beginning Drawing DVD this week too.

I'm Thinking "Hot Wheels Physics" (or Engineering):

Being the lucky recipients of several hand-me-down Hot Wheel track sets, there is no limit to the fun the boys can create. The best part is that most of the sets don't have directions, so it really is up to them how to put things together.


PE Backyard Style:
 The boys love playing football with dad in the backyard.

Field Trip (a.k.a.: Adventures with Dad):



Dad had a day off of work and decided to head out with the boys. They were going to try to explore some new destinations, but road construction sent them towards one of their favorite haunts, the Marin Headlands. There are old military bunkers, open spaces, beautiful views, a great beach, and the Marine Rescue Center. What more could a guy ask for?


 Plus:
 A few math activities,
           
                a yummy pumpkin cake made by my wonderful niece, Julia AND
                    geography co op with the aid of a very helpful assistant (that I am thankful to have!).  


I am not going to be able to get to my computer until late on Friday, so I am going to take a leap of faith that when this posts Jen from Forever, For Always, No Matter What will have her weekly wrap-up link going. You can drop by there to see what other homeschoolers have been up to this week. Even if she does not have the link up, you can read some amazing, inspiring adoption stories while you are there. In honor of Adoption Month, Jen has been doing a series of posts that shouldn't be missed.

Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers also has a great link up that you can visit- join the fun and link up or just look around.

Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 19, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I always love the things that you do each week, a boys dream for sure!! I will link up for you, thanks for the kind words. Have a great weekend!!

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  2. PattyNovember 19, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    LOVE that fieldtrip! Holy cow!

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  3. 3G=Growing Godly GirlzNovember 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Looks like a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Aria
    http://growing3godlygirlz.blogspot.com

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