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
ANOTHER NEW SCHOOL BIBLE: Memory Verse: Bub memorized this verse for this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: History - President Truman: https://youtu.be/NN7B-2lXofo?feature=shared I added a brief clip about President Truman in our Neil Armstrong playlist. LANGUAGE ARTS: Writing & Discussion Question: As with the other chapters, Bub answered the writing and discussion question in his FIAR notebook. … Continue reading Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Ch 9)
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)
