After Tuesday School, Megan and I decided to take advantage of the good weather and take the boys to the park. My poor kids did not eat lunch until 2pm, although, in my defense, they did have a hearty snack at Kathy’s.
Park Playdate
Feb 23rd, 2008 by leigharev2
Tuesday School 2/19/2008
Feb 23rd, 2008 by leigharev2
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Kathy hosted this week. The them was "Healthy Bodies". Kathy lives at the foot of Mt. Si and still had a little bit of snow. The boys took advantage of a little "sledding" before going inside. Circle Time. We sange some songs and learned a little sign language. Kathy read a Dr. Seuss book about healthy habits.
Two little cuties! |
A Zoo Adventure
Feb 23rd, 2008 by leigharev2
I thought it would be fun to take the boys to the zoo. We had not been in a long time, and decided to go. I chose Monday, and invited "Dada" (Esperanza) and Ant-ee Sara to join us.
Oops. Wrong Monday. President’s Day! All of Seattle decided to visit the zoo! (That’s not entirely true. The other half went to the Aquarium, according to my friend.) But, after a 10 minute wait to get in, it really wasn’t too bad. I am just spoiled at usually having the zoo to ourselves. I ran into three friends and their families, (Jen D., Larena, and Colleen). It was a treat seeing them there.
The weather was perfect! Not too hot. It felt so good to be in the sunshine.
I LOVE this one!
Enjoying the sun…
A highlight of the trip. Placing coins in this. The boys called the coins "sufers" and watched them surf to the hole.
Find the human. Hard, I know…
Another Snow Day
Feb 23rd, 2008 by leigharev2
This was a few weeks ago, and my niece had a delay in school, so we got to have her play with us. They decided to play in the back yard for a while. So cute!
My Hero!
Feb 23rd, 2008 by leigharev2
She is more important than GOD!
Feb 18th, 2008 by leigharev2
DH and I were talking to each other, making plans about something.
‘A’ says: "Mom and Dad, I need you to be quiet. I am on a very important phone call. (as he plays with the toy cell phone Ama gave him the day before).
Dad says: "Are you talking to the President of the United States?"
‘A’: No; more important than that?"
Dad: "More important than the President? Are you talking to God?"
‘A": No; more important than that?"
Dad: "Who is more important than God?"
‘A’: "I am talking to Heidi Cogle."
(That’s for you Heidi! Don’t let it go to your head :))
Menu Plan Monday-Feb. 18-Feb. 24
Feb 18th, 2008 by leigharev2
All recipes from ‘Once a Month Cooking" cookbook
Mon: Bacon Wrapped Burgers (have not used yet), Tater tots, Salad
Tues: Hot Brisket Sandwiches (have not used yet), Coleslaw
Wed: Chicken Packets, Broccoli
Thu: Aztec Quiche, Salad
Fri: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad
Sat. Linguine a la Anne, Spinach
The Seven Things Project-More Kitchen
Feb 18th, 2008 by leigharev2
Some more items I am giving my cousin:
-Holiday pitcher and large bowl
-Bud Vase
-10 remakins
-Small glass pedestal or cake stand
-glass divided nut or candy dish
-four cookbooks
-2 small gravy boats
-sugar dish
-large glass bowl
-glass vase
-cookie cutters
-ceramic pie plate
-2 baskets
-Long rectangle serving tray
There is a cupboard on top of my fridge. It is kind of a "
catch all". I cleaned that out and am donating:
-a glass candy jar
-Chutes and Ladders game
-Candyland game
-Some kids plastic measuring cups
-an angel ceramic figurine
-a hanging wall plaque
-2 plastic plates
-some silver bracelets
-some little gift type items I will never use
Inspirational Quote-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Feb 17th, 2008 by leigharev2
“Every artist was first an amateur."
–Ralph Waldo Emerson
Homeschool Highlights-February
Feb 15th, 2008 by leigharev2
We are working on Weeks 24-27 of Sonlight Core B. Here are some of the highlights:
Bible
We continue to read stories from the New Testament about Jesus
Read Alouds
I have decided to take a break from the Mother Goose rhymes. I just can’t handle them any more! I know that they will be there again in Sonlight’s Core C, so I am letting them go for now.
We continue to read many stories from various books.
Language Arts
We continue to work on ‘Developing the Early Learner’. It is perfect for ‘A’ and a little advanced for ‘R’, but he is holding his own. The activities involve visual and auditory memorization, hand motor skills, visual and auditory comprehension.
We read from ‘First Thousand Words’ in both English and Spanish. The boys copy my pronuciation in Spanish but I do not expect them to memorize words yet.
Science
We are currently reading a book called, "What’s Under the Sea?". The boys love it and are fascinated. They want to learn to scuba dive and are not happy about having to wait until they are older. I told them that they have to learn to swim first and they insist that they are excellent swimmers.
We have watched videos on deep sea fish, including the viperfish, anglerfish, and hatchetfish. We have spent alot of time watching videos of manta rays and, ‘A’s fave, the shark.
Social Studies
We read a book that gently introduces the Buddhist faith and its comparison to Christianity.
We read a terrific book titled, ‘People’. It touches on all the different races, cultures, traditions, lifestyles, all over the world. One of the pages intriducing different games played around the world. We looked up some of these games on ‘You Tube’ to see how they are played.
We are currently reading a book, titled, "Then and Now". It takes a scene and explores the way it was many years ago compared to current time.
Art Appreciation
We continue to look at ‘A Book of Art’
Math
We are still working on the worksheets from Singapore Earlybird Math, but we are at the point where I need the boys to improve their writing of the numbers. So, I have switched to the Enchanted LEarning math worksheets that have them trace and copy numbers. I am also having them do dot-to-dot sheets to improve their control. ‘R’ loves these, and keeps asking for them.
Life Skills
We have just finished "The Little Book of Manners for Boys". We are attending church on wednesday nights for F/X (Family Experience). The kids (and parents) learn about one virtue a month. This month is ‘kindness’.
Reading
‘A’ has completed the Bob Book volume 2, book 7, "Jumper and the Clown". I am now having him review some of the earlier books before moving to book 8.
I just started ‘R’ with Bob Book volume 1, book 1 "Mat". I have tried it a few times before, but he was not interested. He is showing interest now and can get through the book. I am not sure how much has been because of memory or how much he is actually reading. Not important. I am just glad he is interested.