Math Both kids played Subtraction Dino Bingo.
Aiden-working through Singapore 3A to complete the remaining pages so he can move on to Singapore 3B (division, multiplication, word problems)
Caileigh-Slowly working through the final pages of Singapore 1B (addition from 40-100, place value of 10's and 1s, etc.)
Bible "The lazy man will soon become poor, the hard worker becomes rich." Proverbs 10:4
Discussing what "rich" means. Caileigh spent an evening helping me with chores and making breakfast for the next day. She said working hard made her feel rich with love and contentment.
Reading The Jesus Storybook Bible about the disciples leaving their work as fishermen to go work with Jesus.
Language Arts
Cursive writing practice.
Aiden started writing in a journal.
Cursive writing practice.
Aiden started writing in a journal.
Creating journal pages about our vacation.
Letter writing.
Blog writing.
Blog writing.
Completed a spelling unit.
Grammar-nouns, verbs, adjectives,
We discussed the basic aspects of stories, setting, character, viewpoint, tone/style. Aiden wrote an adventure story and it can be viewed on his blog. Caileigh is in the process of writing an adventure story and when it is completed, it will be posted on her blog.
We're been working and discussing the kid's current projects.......Aiden's on bike riding and Caileigh's on dogs.
We looked at several outstanding Canadians. Aiden wrote a notebooking page on John A. Macdonald and Caileigh created one about Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Worked on a mapping page from Canada Map Book
Read a book about the Canadian Flag.
We studied The Tower of London and Henry V in The Story of the World. We created Towers of London ourselves.
PE We've been trying to get creative with our physical time and are spending time playing tag and other fun active games outside each day. All the kids enjoy this time!
Wow Ashley what wonderful things you think to do! I especially liked that you discuss what makes a story and the amazing pictures and printing that Aiden and Caileigh do! What a fabulous family! Your holiday looks great - you packed so much in! x
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