Week in Review VI

Week number 7 is now behind us. It's amazing how fast things are going and how much everyone, including myself, is learning. We survived this week with two kids getting a stomach bug and other random craziness.

In Language Arts Chiggie wrote and typed her first researched report. After several weeks of studying Mr. Popper's Penguins she wrapped up with a report on Penguins. She enjoyed this very much. Next up is a fun unit of Tall Tales. Tea read through another book in her series, aced her spelling test, and really enjoyed reading Balto. Her reading is advancing very quickly along with her vocabulary. Midge also read another book in her series and worked on a new set of sight words and new phonetic sounds. She really reacts to the stories we read and that makes things fun.

In Bible the girls made Mobius Strips to reinforce that God has no beginning and no end. We also discussed the attributes of God.

In Typing Chiggie is really gaining proficiency. Tea is moving slowly but I think the practice is good for her.

Math is probably the easiest subject we do. I feared it the most, but it hasn't been bad at all. All three girls have a strong grasp and I love the program we're using. Tea took her unit 5 test with no problems and can add double digit numbers, identify geometric shapes, shade fractions, and count different amounts of money. Midge is beginning basic addition and likes doing "real math."

We started our study of Venus in Science and the girls were fascinated with the facts. Next week we get to do some really neat experiments and that should be fun!

History was very dry with a basic overview of each of the 13 colonies. We didn't really get in to daily life or any of that just location, founders, and landscape. We sucked it up and got it done, but not anything like some of the more interesting topics we have covered. Next week we move on to the Indians of the region. I am very excited for this!

I think for the most part we have found our groove. I like to say we have a "routine" more than a "schedule." We could use to get started a bit sooner in the morning. I don't like when things carry on to the late afternoon.
After baths tonight I cut Boo's bangs. She was Very happy to have them out of her face and she looks so much better.

After that Midge wanted hers done. I ended up cutting 3 or 4 inches off of the back of hers as well. She looks much better as well. Her hair will be much easier to comb and maintain this way.

This boy keeps me on my toes. He is so darn cute. He walks around the house giving us all kisses and asking to go bye, bye. It can be difficult to keep him entertained in the mornings, but I know this will pass. We sure love him to bits!