Week 18
Hooray! Everybody is present and well. Thank you, Lord!
Presentation was fun because the kids added their own twist to it, which I really love. I told them I enjoyed getting to know them through their presentation. I also told them to take advantage of the opportunity in process of preparing a presentation. Being homeschooled, they may not have the opportunity to prepare for a presentation (or maybe they might). This is a great way to learn how to prepare and present and not just do something because they are required to. I applaud the kids for their effort in preparing for their presentation. Next week's presentation is their favorite. 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. Choose your content carefully to delight, not offend your audience.
New Grammar
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned about one sentence part - the subject. The sentence today is sort of a tongue twister. So we went over the sentence a lot of times. The kids did great. I am sure it would not hurt to review it at home.
History: Song - CC CD
I briefly discussed why the US joined World War II. We even reviewed how WWII begun. The kids did wonderfully. An important note that you need to know is the word "in" is added between Pearl Harbor and Hawaii. The end of the sentence has a tendency to be sung as WWI, so please be watchful when they are saying the sentence.
Math: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We did some application for the formula for the area of triangle. The kids did not have any problem with this.
Science: Song -CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the third four elements of the periodic table. I briefly introduce the four elements and where they may be found. We were able to review the first 12 elements. The kids are doing great.
Latin: Song - Opening Ceremony Song
We were able to translate John 1:5 from Latin to English and the rule about no translation for articles was reiterated. I believe the kids know the verse, but it would not hurt to kee practicing at home.
Timeline: Song - CC CD
We reviewed what was done during the Opening Ceremony. The kids know them by heart. We practiced with the time line markers, and the kids did really wonderfully.
Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the Western River. Please take note if you are using the third edition, make sure you know where the Columbia River is. Continue to encourage the kids to do their map tracing. I reduced the tracing to two, hope it is still helping the kids. I am thinking of skipping the free hand draw the next six weeks.
Our last week of Great Artist, we learned about Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield. We sort of over extended our time trying to learn to draw Garfield. We made a single comic strip of Garfield. See their art work below. They also created a paper craft of Garfield which they brought home. I am so proud of the amazing art work the kids created this past six weeks. I sure hope they can continue to do art at home. As I always say, "Don't rush art, take your time and enjoy." Next week, we will embark on the Orchestra and the Great Composers.
For the fun of the art... I added my own drawing of Garfield.
We learned to make crystals with Mrs. Herson during our Science Experiment. If you want to do it at home, the kids brought their Science paper with them or you can check out this site (Looks like fun). We were able to see the Science projects of the Challenge kids in our last few minutes. A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the Challenge kids!
It was a fun packed morning. I promised them we will play Jeopardy for review next week. See you all then...
Sincerely,
Zabrina
Week 17
Thinking Valentine's Day... 💕💖 The kids did their Valentine exchange. Javan and Julia, we miss you both. Hope you had a wonderful time away, Julia and hope you are feeling better, Javan.
New Grammar & Review
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned to conjugate the verb "go". The last of the the verb conjugations. We were able to review a lot of the verb conjugations focusing on the five principal parts using out fingers.
History: Song - CC CD
We learned about President Wilson and World War I. I briefly talked to them about World War I and how the US wanted to remain neutral but ended up having to enter the war. We had a good discussion about it. If you want to learn more, check this site out.
Math: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We continued with Geometry and learned the area of the square. The kids know the formula, so we did some application. What is the area of the square if the side is __? If the What is the side of the square if the area is __? We reviewed our squares as well.
Science: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the second four elements of the periodic table. Check previous week's blog for further reading. We were also able to review memory work on Chemistry.
Latin: Opening Ceremony Song
We learned John 1:4 in Latin and English. We were also able to review the Latin words and their English translation.
Timeline: Song - CC CD
We reviewed what was done during the Opening Ceremony and was able to play the game, what is before...
Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the Rivers (East). I shared a trick with them... find the state and you'll find the rivers. I ask the kids to work on the map tracing at home and use the extra week to catch up with the unfinished work. I also lessen their tracing to two instead of three. I sure hope it is helping at home. Keep encouraging them...
Presentation Part 1 was exciting. We saw art works from a famous artist and heard music from two great composers. Thank you very much for preparing well for the presentation. Next week, we will hear from the rest of the class. A quick reminder for presenters, you have a maximum of four minutes to introduce the artist/composer and present their work.
Our artwork is inspired by the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. I wrote their names for them and gave them suggestions on how to make their own pop art names for their own room. The kids did an exceptional job. See the photo below. Next week's art, please bring pencil and coloring materials.
Science Experiment
We learned about different food items that contain starch. We even learned about a non food item that contain starch. Keep experimenting at home. Have fun.
Enjoy the extra week off. See you next week.
Sincerely,
Zabrina
Week 16
Go Eagles! Hooray for the home team. One hour delay, but we made the most of it. We miss you very much, Ellie. We hope you and your family feel better soon.
This week's presentation is dear to my heart... Bible memory! At home, we have been memorizing the Book of James slowly and consistently for the last five months (one chapter a month) while doing a Bible Study. We were then able to get more in depth in our study of God's word. It is a struggle for me (my older brain cells), but Dawn keeps me on my toes. Sometimes, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night and reviewing our memory work... well, that is meditating on God's word day and night. 😇 We just finished chapter 5 yesterday. That means we are done with the whole book of James. We just need to be able to say the whole book and we are good to go. The children's mind are like sponges and it is so easy for them to do it, just do a little at a time so as not to be overwhelmed. Isn't that what we are doing while learning all the memory work for CC? God's word is even more valuable compared to all the facts. I applaud your effort in memorizing God's word with your kids. Thank you so much for helping them prepare for their presentation. Next week's presentation: American Artist/Composer - tell us about the life and works of the artist/composer. Show paintings or play samples. The class will be divided into two groups. These four kids volunteered to do presentation next week - Ruthie, Jayven, Gavin and Dawn.
New Grammar/Review
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned to conjugate the verb shake. Keep reviewing the five principal parts with the hand.
Science: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We started with the first four element of the periodic table. I gave them one of my favorite periodic table with elements in picture and in words. I did mention that the atomic mass we are memorizing is rounded off to the nearest whole number.
Timeline: Song - CC CD
We entered a new period/age. The kids knows the Timeline really well, but I told them to use the period as markers so that when they are doing the whole Timeline, they will know where they are.
History: Song - CC CD
We learned about the coming of the immigrants to America. This topic is on the news a lot lately, it may be a good conversation topic at home. This is a good short article on the topic. If you want to learn more on this topic, check this site out.
Latin: Song - Opening Ceremony Song
We finished verse 3. The kids are doing great. We are learning the verses in Latin and reviewing in English. We are even able to review the word translation.
Math: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
Geometry... geometry...let's learn about geometry. We started with the area of a rectangle and learned about practical applications of it. We also reviewed Perimeter.
Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the difference between a bay and a sound. To learn more about different coastal landforms, check this out. Check on the kids' tracing of the map... I am sure they are doing better everyday. They will be surprise at how well they do at the end of the year. Remember, a little bit at a time and we will reach the goal.
We learned about Andrew Wyeth in Fine Arts, who is a local (Chadds Ford, PA). I briefly talked about Wyeth and showed them some of his paintings, including the famous Cristina's World. Although Wyeth's art are mostly in watercolor and tempera paints, we focused on the softness of his painting by using soft pastel on black background. I was so proud of the kids' work. See their artwork below. Check out the Brandywine River Museum for some of the Wyeth's family collection of arts. For next week's art, please remind the kids to bring their paint brushes. It would be highly appreciated. Thank you very much.
Science Experiment with Mr. Herson was so much fun. Soda and bubbles! Where do they stick better - rough or sooth surface?
Thank you very much for continuing to encourage your kids to do their best. I will keep on encouraging them to be the best "them" they can be for the glory and honor of God!
See you next week!
Sincerely,
Zabrina
Week 15
We missed a lot of kids this week. We are praying for you and hope you are better soon. Hoping we will all see you next week.
I am thankful that a lot of the kids used KWO in preparing their Presentation. We learned about different inventors and we discussed how most of the inventors persevere with their invention and did not stop because of failure. It was a good encouragement for everybody, including me. Next Week's Presentation: Bible Passage: Memorize and Recite a Bible Passage. I told the kids that it would be great if it is a passage, not just a verse. Thank you for helping them prepare every week.
New Grammar
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned to conjugate the verb write. We reviewed the five verb principal parts with our hands (a quick hint, the ring finger is the present participle [verb+ing]).
Science: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned about some parts of the atom. I briefly discussed the different parts. Some parts went way over their head, but it is okay, they will eventually learn it. To learn more about atoms, check this and this out.
Math: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned metric measurements and we also learned some application. Keep practicing at home.
History: Song - CC CD
Julia taught the History sentence and I briefly discussed Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. Check this out to learn more. You can also check this out.
Latin: Song - Opening Ceremony Song
We learned the first part of John 1:3. As we are learning the verses, we are also learning the word translation. Keep practicing at home.
Timeline: Song - CC CD
We went over the Timeline a few times and we went back and reviewed the different time periods and what comes after it.
Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
This week's geography is easy with an acronym of HOMES-NF. I gave them a hint Lake Superior is above since it is superior. The other lakes are close to where the state (or province) are.
Review
We were able to review the past five weeks and this week's lesson. The kids are doing really well. Keep up the good work. The kids seems to be stumbling over the definition of atomic number and element. And they seem to be struggling a little bit with dates in our History sentences. Focus on them during your review time at home.
Fine Arts
We learned about Georgia O'Keeffe and we made big flower painting on canvas. It turned out really well. See the photos below. Next week's art, please bring paintbrushes and other coloring materials as well.
Science Experiment
We had a great time with Mr. Reeser. He made us think through a lot of things and maybe the kids would like to expand the experiment at home. Have fun!
See you all next week!
Zabrina
