In my life/homeschool this week:
On Monday, Kiddo #4 finished yet another sewing project. She made herself a polar bear. The skills and eye for detail and creativity she has at her age really astonish me.
Kiddo #1 also did a pretty neat science experiment. You can see photos of it here. I also posted about our weekend in my Memoir Monday post, which you can see here.
The highlight of the day on Tuesday was bowling with some friends. Our league hasn't started back up yet, but the kids enjoy trying to keep up their skills in between. :-)
Since it was Tuesday, I also posted my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday" linkup, which is growing in popularity. :-) You can see my recipe for homemade bouillon and onion soup mix in addition to all of the other recipes shared here.
Wednesday was a get down to the books day, with much getting done. Kiddos #3 and 4 have completely mastered 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication. On to 3 x 3 next week! Wow! It is amazing how Kiddo #4, when exposed to her brother's work (which is 2 years above her), is learning it, too. That has to be one of the biggest benefits of homeschooling-- you are not limited to an age label or forced to sit through the presentation of material that you already know because of the limitations of "teaching to the middle of the class." There is no limit and no labels in homeschool. They go at their own pace, however "advanced" or "not" it may be. :-)
Another wonderful benefit is teaching what is applicable on that day. For example, on Thursday, Kiddo #4 was writing in her journal (which she does faithfully multiple times a day) and asked about the spelling of a word. Thus, a lesson ensued with the differences between "there, their and they're." When it is relevant and applicable to them and their needs, they will *want* to learn and remember it. :-)
Kiddos 1 and 2 had their online class, which they are enjoying. (and there's nothing like lounging and learning simultaneously! lol)
We also had our afternoon classes at church. With my 5th graders, I spoke about the true meaning of St. Valentine's Day, we made a John 3:16 Valentine craft
and we discussed Lent, as it starts next week. Yegads! :-) Kiddos 1 and 2 volunteered as helpers, as they do every week, assisting with attendance and other tasks.
And there's nothing like playing a game with dad when he comes home from work.
A uneventful day of schoolwork was on Friday. We wrapped up St. Valentine's Day chocolates for the kids' great-grandmothers. (my husband is blessed to have both of his grandmothers still living) and I went to the post office and got them sent off. I hope they'll enjoy them.
I hope everyone has a good weekend. I am so glad that I was able to get this post done, finally! :-)
Linking up today with: Homeschool Mother's Journal, Weekly Wrap-Up, NOBH, Show-Off Friday, Learn and Link and It's a Wrap, Friendship Friday and Friday Connection
3 comments:
Wow! Love that polar bear:) She has a gift for sewing.
We are about a little lounging and learning here;) Love the photos!
VERY nice,shots, Lisa!
Nice idea, this wrap up---
So, does your dd get her sewing ideas from anywhere in particular? My son sews like crazy and has made dolls and clothes ( basic though) for himself ( costumes, etc for plays he;s been in) ....but he creates them himself. The only sewing kits I can find int eh stores are very feminine (doll, purse, skirts, etc...)There's really nothing for boys to sew....I;ve gone to the lib for sewing books but they really have girl-ish things too....
If you have any tips on where to get patterns, I'd love it. THANK you. I meant to ask you the last time you posted your dd with her sewing.
Take care friend and thank you, also, for your lovely comments on the blog post on my Mom's bday.
xo
Another great week Lisa. I just love all the things your sweet girl has sewn!! Wow. She needs to give Kei sewing lessons. Love the picture of learning and lounging. Isn't that a cool thing about HSing. :) I love that Valentine. Kei and I have seen that all over the place and loved it.
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