Week 29

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 

John 3:16

Had a great geology lesson while traveling.

This month's responsibility is the responsibility for our gifts and talents. J watched a video on how to speed read faster and A is focusing on learning the piano.

Math- J learned area of a triangle and A learned basic multiplication and division of 4's.

LA- They have grown bored with Nightzookeper and Starfall so we are now focusing on reading and writing our own stories. One day we had a large read-a-thon.

Science- After watching Wild Kratts they created their own colorful macaw and told about what it looks like, acts like, eat and where is lives.

PE- Swimming in an indoor pool

Social Studies- J has a lot of fun playing games on icivics. She played Win the White House- a game where you campaign to be president. She played as both a demorcat and republican to learn about what each party generally values. She also explored the Bill of Rights through a simulated court system in the game "Do I have a Right?" By the end of the week A even had played a few games. 

Exploring Tech- Typing, Legos, Coding

All About K and A2

The joy the two youngest are focusing on this month is the joy of obedience and decisions. We're pretty good and giving them lots of choices. This week they did good working on obedience. It's so fun to see them do many good things on their own as well. They are very good at sharing with each other and A2 enjoys copying me as she learns about the importance of keeping the home clean.

They chose to do stamps as their fine motor activity. 

Thanks Grandpa E who found these at a second hand store for us.

Week 28

 As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him.

-Marvin J. Ashton

Exploring Technology- Kiwi Crate Paleontology

Social Studies- J studied the judicial branch. For fun we watched the original 12 Angry Men. Fun fact, all but 3 minutes of the movie was filmed in one 16x24 room.

J also explored a little about presidential campaigning on icivics.org We just learned they have a new elementary unit helping kids to think like historians.  

Math- J did a review and A has been working on adding and subtracting multiple digits.

Science- Canyon Country Discovery Center

PE- Toss and catch, tag, bouldering

Arts and Crafts- Making Valentine boxes and book marks.

"A" also created Minecraft art on the white board

LA- More with the apostrophe- possessive nouns. And learned when to use "a" vs "an".

Stay Curious- Was is the most recent animal to go extinct that we know of?

We couldn't find a definite answer, but last year multiple types of frogs, fish, and snails were declared extinct. Panda.org estimates around 200-2000 species go extinct every year. 

Javan Rhino is one of the closest mammals to extinction with only 60-75 known rhinos left.

All About K and A2

Played in sand.

The cat joined us for bubbles.

We also played toss and catch.

A2 got more fine motor in by decorating her box with every sticker she could get a hold of.

Week 27

 

You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel.

― Robert Tew 

It’s okay to have a hard day.

I’ve got what it takes.

I can breathe deep to calm my mind and body.

When I fall, I will get back up and try again.

I’m the boss of my brain and body.

Exploring Tech- Crunch Labs Boomerang Car

Math- J has been studying fractions. We made a fraction pizza.  If bacon is on 1/2 of the pizza and pineapple is on 3/4, how much of the pizza is bacon and pineapple?

LA- Vocabulary, spelling, lots of reading, and learning about contractions as well as its vs it's and your vs you're.

Health- Bacteria and Viruses. The five senses. Oral health. 

Science- A trip to Canyon Country Discover Center to do space activities with Dad.

PE- Keep the balloon in the air game and bouldering.

Social Studies- Crash Course Government. For fun, we watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

Arts and Crafts- Melting beads and pipe cleaner bubble wands in Craft Club.

Bonus- Last fall our MyTechHigh teacher told us about Hygge- basically it means coziness and doing things that bring a sense of contentment and well being. Our fall and Christmas seasons are naturally warm and full of many pleasant things like fun treats, harvest, lights, and good smells. However, after the magic of the holidays has faded away, and warm days are more of a memory, I knew we could use a little more intentional coziness. Every day we made an extra effort to play a fun game, watch a movie, or have a special treat.  

All About K and A2

"A" has been incredibly helpful with this month's joy of imagination. He helped K and A2 get packed for a "camping trip", they trekked outside and spent the "night" in a "tent" (aka-boys' bedroom). It has been so fun watching them imagine and create together.

For sensory/OT we created sensory balloons. We filled one pair of balloons with flour and another pair with dried beans. Salt, sugar, rice, and other small objects, like beads, are alternatives.

A2 got a hold of the scissors and refined her fine motor skills.