Bible -
We reviewed all our memory verses from this year (see pictures below). Our character trait this week was gratitude. Caleb and Alexa memorized I Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you," and the first verse of the hymn "Now Thank We All Our God." They already know the third verse of that hymn, since we sing it during the offering at church each week.
Literature -We (FINALLY) finished the Beatrix Potter books this week. We also read LOTS of other books as usual including If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and several other books by Laura Numeroff, Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag, and more Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems.
Handwriting -
They both continued working in their Handwriting Without Tears books. We also use the letter shapes, magnadoodle, white board, and chalk boards to work on handwriting. Caleb really wants to learn lower case letters, so he has decided to one page a day in handwriting instead of 1/2 a page so that he can finish upper case letters sooner.
Science -
We concluded our plant unit today by reading a book about fall leaves and making leaf rubbings.
Caleb -Phonics -
He finished up reviewing the sound of each letters and is now working intently on short vowel words. He is not reading yet, per say, but he is getting better at sounding out words every day. I am very pleased with the progress he has made.
Math -
He worked on skip counting to find area this week. It was quite easy for him since he already skip counts well. Only 4 more lessons (which take about a week each) until he is finished with the kindergarten math book, so I need to think about ordering him the 1st grade book soon. Today he did math with Mommy while Jordanna ate lunch and Alexa napped.
Caleb also had his first speech therapy appointment today. The therapist said he did well. She will type up a report, and we will set up a time to meet and go over it. So, right now, we don't know if she will recommend continuing therapy or not.Alexa -
She worked on the letter H and numbers 20-23 this week. We also did some work on colors and on matching items.
6 comments:
Looks like a nice week! We like Laura Numeroff's books too.
Love your book choices! We've read the Pigeon books by Mo Willems...now we'll have to see what else he's written!
Lee (5wolfcubs)
Looks like a fun week. Looking at pictures of your little ones doing school reminds me of when mine were little. Enjoy them! That time goes oh so quickly.
What a fun week!
I read "If you give a mouse a cookie" book every year to the Kindergarten students and it always surprises me that nobody knows the story....and a lot of other classic books that I read...do parents not read to their kids anymore??
I love the leaf rubbings! Sadly our leaves don't change colors around here. Makes it kind of hard to explain Fall colors to a preschooler! Ha!
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