Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Canada
WELL I have been a bit lax in taking pictures lately, we have been studying SO HARD. We are just wrapping up our study on Canada which will conclude our geography lessons for North America and we will be moving onto South America next week, starting with Brazil. We have been playing geography and math games. Concentrating mostly on math because I feel we have catching up to do in that subject. Science has consisted of food chains, forests, north american animals and the like. Hopefully I will have time to take more pictures in the coming weeks. Here are a few of the kids playing their games from last week.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Rainforest Animals ZOOMOBILE
a few weeks ago we studied the rainforest, so I couldn't resist when this class came up about Rainforest animals.
The children gathered to hear some facts about the rainforest and it's animals
They then discussed each level of the rainforest and which animals might live there.
they learned a little bit about each level of the rainforest and it's purpose
they were then given cards with animals on them and they had to place them in the right level of the rainforest.
Jadyn got a butterfly and explained that it would be able to go in all levels of the rainforest, I was glad she remembered that from our school lesson weeks ago.
then we got to see some real live rainforest animals! First was a Giant Millipede
...then a White's tree frog, Jadyn loved him and now wants a frog
and a very cute boa constricter was the star of the show
they couldn't wait to pet him
we also got to examine his shed skin
a very fun day!
The children gathered to hear some facts about the rainforest and it's animals
They then discussed each level of the rainforest and which animals might live there.
they learned a little bit about each level of the rainforest and it's purpose
they were then given cards with animals on them and they had to place them in the right level of the rainforest.
Jadyn got a butterfly and explained that it would be able to go in all levels of the rainforest, I was glad she remembered that from our school lesson weeks ago.
then we got to see some real live rainforest animals! First was a Giant Millipede
...then a White's tree frog, Jadyn loved him and now wants a frog
and a very cute boa constricter was the star of the show
they couldn't wait to pet him
we also got to examine his shed skin
a very fun day!Mexico wrap up
So we wrapped up mexican week with a feast of chicken and cheese quesadillas, homemade salsa, nachos, and chimichangas
...and yarn art! We are now starting Canada and the rest of North America.. We also started writing cursive this week! such fun!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Fire Station Field Trip
Today we got to visit the fire station!
The firemen were so nice and great with the kids
Jesse had fun!
They showed us how high the ladder can go on the ladder truck
random ladder truck picture
Then we got to go inside the station
...learning about the different equipment on the truck, this is to pull ceilings down
they showed us how they dress up for the fire
and told the kids if they ever see this, don't be scared, which was good because I think my kids would run from someone that looked like this, now they no to run to them, not from them
the inside of the pumper truck
Jaws of life
and everyone got cool fire chief hats
and got to see the inside of the truck, we didn't go in it though because it hadn't been cleaned out yet and the firemen said it was too dirty inside for the kids.
There was a great turnout of homeschoolers today
..they even let us see their kitchen
and slid down the firepole for us
another kitchen shot
...and the kids near the fire truck with their firehats LOL so cute!
The firemen were so nice and great with the kids
Jesse had fun!
They showed us how high the ladder can go on the ladder truck
random ladder truck picture
Then we got to go inside the station
...learning about the different equipment on the truck, this is to pull ceilings down
they showed us how they dress up for the fire
and told the kids if they ever see this, don't be scared, which was good because I think my kids would run from someone that looked like this, now they no to run to them, not from them
the inside of the pumper truck
Jaws of life
and everyone got cool fire chief hats
and got to see the inside of the truck, we didn't go in it though because it hadn't been cleaned out yet and the firemen said it was too dirty inside for the kids.
There was a great turnout of homeschoolers today
..they even let us see their kitchen
and slid down the firepole for us
another kitchen shot
...and the kids near the fire truck with their firehats LOL so cute!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Strange occurances
...well not really strange, I went to Bible study on Wednesday morning
I dropped the kids off with schoolwork
at Memere's house. I really didn't expect much of it to get done and to my surprise when I got home it was ALL done! Joyfully! ??? hmmmm...maybe Memere should do their work with them more often?
I dropped the kids off with schoolwork
at Memere's house. I really didn't expect much of it to get done and to my surprise when I got home it was ALL done! Joyfully! ??? hmmmm...maybe Memere should do their work with them more often?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
MEXICO
For the next couple of weeks we will be studying Mexico.
We will also be reading Christian Heroes, Cameron Townsend. I love these books and highly recommend them! I thought they would be over my kids heads, but they are really holding their attention nicely.
Today, after studying the geography of Mexico and learning all about desert ecosystems we made Mexican clay sun masks. Super fun, and messy, but mostly fun.
Jesse deep in thought and hard at work.
yes she is wearing her Pj's. This is after all the Busy Bee Academy for Children who like to wear Pj's all day!
Sun face coming along nicely
all finished! This one is mine LOLOL...I like to play too..and I may or may not have also been in my PJ's, but I'm not saying
Jesse, Sun face? Porcupine? Tomato having a bad hair day? Whatever, he had fun
Jadyn's of course, you can tell because of the bow in the sun's hair.
.and Jesse made a car for his dinosaur domo, I especially like the multicolored wheels. More fun tomorrow!!
We will also be reading Christian Heroes, Cameron Townsend. I love these books and highly recommend them! I thought they would be over my kids heads, but they are really holding their attention nicely.
Today, after studying the geography of Mexico and learning all about desert ecosystems we made Mexican clay sun masks. Super fun, and messy, but mostly fun.
Jesse deep in thought and hard at work.
yes she is wearing her Pj's. This is after all the Busy Bee Academy for Children who like to wear Pj's all day!
Sun face coming along nicely
all finished! This one is mine LOLOL...I like to play too..and I may or may not have also been in my PJ's, but I'm not saying
Jesse, Sun face? Porcupine? Tomato having a bad hair day? Whatever, he had fun
Jadyn's of course, you can tell because of the bow in the sun's hair.
.and Jesse made a car for his dinosaur domo, I especially like the multicolored wheels. More fun tomorrow!!Long Overdue Update
Well we have had such a fun summer that I haven't had a minute to update the old blog..We've been having playdates with friends.
...and had some very exciting news! Sydney and Bindi became parents over the summer, unfortunately only 2 eggs hatched and we lost one of the babies.
Jadyn's baby sparkle did not make it, but Jesse's baby peeper has been being handfed by me and looks like she is going to pull through! Jadyn was very sad, but memere took her to the pet store and bought her a new baby to make her feel better, she's not ready to come home yet but when she does we will post pictures of her.
This is peeper at 3 days old, she is a month old now and has lots of feathers
She was so tiny I didn't think she would make, but it looks like she will!
...and had some very exciting news! Sydney and Bindi became parents over the summer, unfortunately only 2 eggs hatched and we lost one of the babies.
Jadyn's baby sparkle did not make it, but Jesse's baby peeper has been being handfed by me and looks like she is going to pull through! Jadyn was very sad, but memere took her to the pet store and bought her a new baby to make her feel better, she's not ready to come home yet but when she does we will post pictures of her.
This is peeper at 3 days old, she is a month old now and has lots of feathers
She was so tiny I didn't think she would make, but it looks like she will!We have started our new curriculum for this school year, My Father's World exploring countries and cultures and we are having SO much fun. The books are great and the kids are really into it. I hope your homeschool year is as going as well as ours!
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