Week in Review XVIII

This week marked the end of our first semester. We are officially half-way done! I think having the first semester under our belts is a confidence booster. This was another busy week.

Chiggie began a unit on David Livingstone in Language Arts. She worked on research and is still reviewing parts of speech on a regular basis. Tea spent the week learning about subjects and predicates and parts of speech as well. She needs a new book to read. Like her big sister she loves to read and I have trouble keeping her stocked up. Midge spent the week on review. She now firmly knows about 40 sight words, which just amazes me. We are also working on hearing sounds. I say a word and she tries to spell it. She likes this a lot and is pretty good at it too.

Bible was more on God meeting our needs. We are also learning about other religions and beliefs. This has been interesting for all of us.

Tea has started Typing Tutor again and is making great progress. I think she was just overwhelmed in the beginning. Chiggie is continuing to just work on speed.

Math was actually fun this week. Chiggie worked on equations, Roman numerals, and time. It's a very nice change from long division. Tea can now add and subtract up to 3 digit numbers with carrying. Midge worked on skip counting and counting by 5's.

In science we wrapped up Mars by building an ecosystem. This was a lot of fun.

They all worked together painting and building. I think it's pretty obvious that they've grown up in Colorado since they made sure to include a forest and mountains!

In history we are finishing several books. We are also talking about the many French and Indian wars. Learning about colonial times is very interesting.

This week was a full one. We had karate belt testing, began a new small group with our church, and enjoyed the warmer weather with a park day.