Week 6

I can't believe that the first quarter is over. Congratulations everyone for working hard the past six weeks.  Keep up the good work.

Science experiment was fun. We learned about the function of our ears aside from hearing.  We also learn about the brain.  Can we train the other side of our brain?  Yes, definitely! If you want to read more about the difference between the left brain and the right brain, check this out.  Science experiment for the next six weeks is "Human Body parts".  Please remind the kids to bring their coloring materials (crayons, color pencils, markers, etc.), pencils and scissors.

Before they started their presentation, I talked to them about preparing and memorizing their presentation.  Since they are in the "Masters" class, they have to strive to be a better version of themselves.  They should not compare themselves with anybody else but themselves. They have to strive to do better than they were before.  The goal is to help them transition better to "Challenge" and the expectations that comes with it.  If I am expecting too much, let me know, so I don't put too much pressure on them. I am encouraged about the kids presentation this week.  They tried their best to memorize their presentation, and I am hoping they will do that for the next presentations as well. Next week's presentation is Humorous interpretation - Delight your audience with a funny story, poem or narrative joke.  Memorize your story completely and use gestures or actions to enhance your presentation.

New Grammar
History - Song: CC CD
We discussed a little bit about the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark expedition. If you want to learn more, you might want to check this out.

English - Song: CCC NoGreaterJoy5
As we have done last week, I challenged them to think what is the principal parts of "do", not just simply memorizing it.

Science - Song: CCC NoGreaterJoy5
I showed them a picture of the digestive system and we discussed the function of the different parts of the digestive system.  Check this out for more information on the digestive system.

Latin - Song: CCC NoGreaterJoy5
Part 1 of 3 of the nouns.  Keep on practicing Latin at home. The kids seemed to be struggling with Latin this year.

Timeline - Song: CC CD
We reviewed what was done during the opening ceremony. I reminded them of the markers (date), so it is easier to remember and they will be able to find their way when they get lost.

Math
Continue on practicing the multiplication tables.

Geography - Song: CC CD
We added five states to our tracing of the U.S. map.  Remind them t bing their completed work every week. As I mentioned before, the goal is to prepare them to draw the U.S. map by memory at the end of the year. I still want to make a portfolio for them, so I would encourage them to do their work at home since we don't have enough time to draw the map in class.  You don't want an empty portfolio, right?  Again, if this is too much, lt me know.

Fine Arts
We ended our drawing unit, and we incorporated almost all of our previous lessons while doing our project.  We drew the White House and added as many details as possible.  See their drawings below.  I hope you'll continue to practice the drawing techniques we learned throughout the first semester.  Next week, we start our music theory, check your email for further announcement on this.

Review
JEOPARDY... the kids enjoyed their daily doubles.  I hope you'll keep on practicing the memory work at home.  If your kids plan to do Memory Masters, start practicing now.  This is the best time to start. You want to prepare ahead and the best way to do it is to keep practicing at home.

Thank you very much for allowing me to be part of your children's education.  I am invested in your children's learning because I treat them as my own.  Again, if my goal for the kids does not line up with yours, come talk to me.  Maybe we can work something out to meet in the middle.  In the end, you are still the teacher, I am just here to be a lead learner and to help you anyway I can.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,
Zabrina