“A NEW HOME FOR THE BOXCAR” This chapter marked the end of our first Beyond Five in a Row unit, or chapter book in volume 5. We loved our time rowing The Boxcar Children. It’s such a wonderful story about the Alden family. Jordan and I have been reading The Boxcar Children Beginning together at … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 13)
“The Doctor Lends a Hand” BIBLE: Character Lessons: Jordan continued reading through the FIAR Bible and character lessons. We split up the remaining scripture verses over the rest of the week. Memory Verse: SOCIAL STUDIES: Career Path - Becoming a Doctor: I brought out the Ultimate Body-Pedia so Jordan could read about germs. Jordan read … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 11)
“Henry and the Free-for All” BIBLE: Character Lessons: Jordan continued reading through the FIAR Bible and character lessons. We split up the remaining scripture verses over the rest of the week. Memory Verse: We chose to memorize Hebrews 12:1 for this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Philanthropy and Humanitarianism: After reading about philanthropy and humanitarianism, I instructed … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 10)
“James Henry and Henry James” BIBLE: Character Lessons: Jordan continued reading through the FIAR Bible and character lessons. We split up the remaining scripture verses over the rest of the week. Memory Verse: Jordan memorized Proverbs 3:5-6 while towing this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: Names and Your Lineage: Jordan knows the lineage of his middle name, … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 12)
“Fun in the Cherry Orchard” BIBLE: Character Lessons: Finding Your Place to Help: This part of the chapter became a Bible lesson. I quickly recalled a Bible story where Paul encourages Timothy in his youthfulness. Memory Verse: Jordan chose to memorize Colossians 3:17 this week. SOCIAL STUDIES: Fruit Regions: First, I picked up a variety … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 9)
“A Swimming Pool at Last” BIBLE: Character Lessons: We’re enjoying the FIAR Bible and character lessons. We split up the remaining scripture verses over the rest of the week. Memory Verse: We chose to memorize Ephesians 3:18 for this chapter. SOCIAL STUDIES: History - Bells as Signals: Jordan read the lesson on bells used as … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 8)
“A Big Meal from Little Onions” BIBLE: Bible Verse: This week, I assigned Judges 3:28a for Jordan to memorize. He chose to dress up as Ehud, a warrior and judge, for our Church Harvest Festival. I thought it would be fitting to read his story and memorize a verse about him. Character Lessons: We’re enjoying … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 7)
“A Queer Noise in the Night” BIBLE: Character Lessons: We’re enjoying the FIAR Bible and character lessons. Any remaining scripture verses are split amongst the rest of the week. It’s a “seek and find” activity which gives Bub more practice finding various books of the Bible. Memory Bible: Jordan memorized Psalm 91:5 while studying this … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 6)
BIBLE: We’re loving the FIAR Bible and Character supplement. I assign those lessons first then create my own Bible lessons to fill in the rest of the days we row each chapter. Memory Verse: Jordan memorized two verses since he rowed this chapter for two weeks. The first week, Jordan memorized Psalm 61:4. The second … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 4):
“The Explorers Find Treasure” BIBLE: We’re loving the FIAR Bible and Character supplement. I assign those lessons first then create my own lessons to align with something Jordan is studying. Memory Verse: Jordan memorized Matthew 6:19-21 for this chapter. Jordan wrote the verse in his Bible notebook. He practiced it and recited it at the … Continue reading The Boxcar Children (Ch 5)
