ADDITIONAL LESSONS (MINI UNIT) READY TO ROW: Reading Shelf: I set out a mostly Thanksgiving themed reading shelf for this row. Story Disk: Parker colored the story disk and placed in on the East Coast. Cover Art: Parker created his cover art, which included both Maggie and Mr. Whiskers. BIBLE: Memory Verse: I created a … Continue reading Cranberry Thanksgiving (Mini)
READY TO ROW: This year seems to be a FIAR mini unit adventure. We’re catching up on all the units we missed. Each book boasts a treasure-trove of learning delights. If You Find a Leaf was the perfect autumn row for our learning journey. Reading Shelf: I added some of the suggested books along with … Continue reading If You Find a Leaf
WINNERS AND LOSERS BIBLE: Memory Verse: Jordan memorized Proverbs 16:18 for the eighth chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: History – Steam Engines: While reading about the history of steam engines, I had Jordan read Trains by Gail Gibbons. I also gave him our Usborne Look Inside Trains. LANGUAGE ARTS: Writing & Discussion Question: As with all other … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 8)
A SCOUT’S PACE BIBLE: Memory Verse: Jordan recited Isaiah 40:31 as the memory verse for this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Career - Chef or Baker: Bub loves cooking and baking. He gets this passion from both his uncle Charles and his Teta. In fact, he’s been busy in the kitchen since he was old enough to … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 7)
CAMPING OUT BIBLE: Memory Verse: Jordan added Proverbs 17:1 as his Bible verse for this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Life Skills - Compromise: Compromise is a learned lifeskill. We’ll never get our way all the time and we shouldn’t. We try to teach our kids to be unselfish, listen to others, and take turns. The best … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 6)
THE WOLF PATROL BIBLE: Memory Verse: I assigned Psalm 127:2 as Jordan’s memory verse for chapter five. SOCIAL STUDIES: History & Geography - Pearl Harbor: Jordan read more about Pearl Harbor in our American History book. Geography - The Pacific Islands: In addition to reading the FIAR manual, I had Jordan read The Pacific Ocean. … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 5)
GREAT GRANDFATHER KOETTER This week was a little tough as the kids were pretty sick. While wrapped in blankets, they managed to plow through their work. BIBLE: Memory Verse: Jordan memorized Leviticus 19:18 while rowing the fourth chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Geography - Prussia & Germany: Jordan color-coded the places Grandfather Koetter visited - Germany and … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 4)
A SPECIAL TRIP BIBLE: Memory Verse: Jordan memorized Philippians 4:11 while rowing the third chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Life Skills - Being Content: Contentment is such a wonderful topic. In fact, it’s one we continually talk about as a family. We can be thankful, but it’s harder to stay in that lane - being at rest … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 3)
READY TO ROW: Reading Shelf: I was excited to set out our woodland themed books for this row. Story Disk: Parker colored the disk and put it over California. After all, we have many beautiful deciduous forests on the west coast. Cover Art: Parker created an adorable representation of the “night animals” for his cover … Continue reading Night Animals
SOCIAL STUDIES: Roosevelt Family: We went online and read about the Roosevelt family. Two years ago, we studied FDR and his wife, Eleanor. Parker remembered when we read about Eleanor Roosevelt in A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt, a warm-hearted story about a family during the Great Depression. LANGUAGE ARTS: Types of Literature: First, we talked … Continue reading You’re on Your Way Teddy Roosevelt (Ch 3)
