We also got to begin our second semester with our chorus and drama group. Everyone was excited about that after all the fun they had performing A Christmas Carol before breaking for the holidays.
Things slowed down on Thursday with a two hour delay that cancelled our Community Bible Study program. I have to admit I enjoyed having everyone to myself and savored the time together at home on Thursday and Friday.
Our Friday morning began with M5 asking the question, "Are butterflies birds?" Which led to a discussion on the differences between butterflies and birds. And you know if you start talking about butterflies, pretty soon you'll be talking about caterpillars. If you start talking about caterpillars, you'll find yourself talking about the chrysalis. And if you find yourself talking about caterpillars and their chrysalis, before too long you'll be looking for a blanket. When you find your blanket you'll pretend that you are a caterpillar inside its chrysalis getting ready to become a butterfly.
K13: Writing Strands 4 - polishing selected pieces of writing
R&S Grammar 8 - #81-85
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Lial BCM - Ch 9 Basic Algebra
Fallacy Detective - Ch 21-24
History - Julius Caesar
Biology - Birds
H10: Writing Strands 3 - polishing selected pieces of writing
Handwriting/Copywork - Draw and Write Through History (Creation through Jonah)
R&S Grammar 5 - #84-Ch 7 Test
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Life of Fred Fractions - Lessons 6-10
Fallacy Detective - Ch 21-24
History - Julius Caesar
Biology - Birds
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Handwriting/Copywork - Draw and Write Through History (Creation through Jonah)
R&S Grammar 2 - Unit 5 #18-25
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Math on the Level - Place value and rounding
History - Julius Caesar
Biology - Birds
M5
Phonics, letter and number recognition, addition and subtraction, lots of reading with Mom. She's invited to join in history and science whenever she chooses.
LOL. Love the caterpillars. We love those Draw and Write through History books also. Sounds like things are heading back to normal around your place. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLook at your cute caterpillars ... I love it! Way to go, Mom! Making school "come alive!" ;)
ReplyDeleteI like your "mouse and cookie" thing! And caterpillars are just adorable. Nothing teaches more than real reinacting! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the caterpillar idea too!
ReplyDeleteThe caterpillar idea did not come from me. I only wish I were that creative!
ReplyDeleteYou have a talented bunch!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love how the young mind jumps from birds to butterflies and suddenly the child becomes the caterpillar. These are treasured moments~hang on to them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures! I love it when things are cancelled and you get that unexpected breathing room. Thanks for sharing your week.
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