I just have the one forth grader this year. He will have the option of being grouped with the younger kids for Literature if he wants, but that will entirely be up to him on a day by day basis. I write his work to be done in his planner and he checks it off …
First Grade and Preschool Curriculum 17/18
There are a few things my first grader is doing that my preschooler will not be joining in on because of ability. However, I like to keep the kids grouped as much as possible because it is a better use of time and it helps the days flow more smoothly. These are in addition to …
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Morning Basket 17/18
I got the idea for a Morning Basket from some Charlotte Mason homeschoolers I came across. We have used similar methods, but this is the first year we are giving it an official name and an actual basket. Morning Basket work is so ideal for large families. We do a lot of our work together. …
Pregnancy Update- Baby Seven
I realized that I haven't talked much about this pregnancy and the plans and how things are going. I figured an update was in order. So far, this pregnancy is completely normal and boring. Boring pregnancies are the best. Nothing is at all out of the ordinary. Daisy (that would be the baby's name) is …
Lenten Family Devotion Week Six
This week you will need: Day Thirty-one: toilet paper Day Thirty-two: old magazines, catalogues, newspapers, etc., white school glue, scissors, card stock Day Thirty-four: canvas or canvas board and paint Day Thirty-five: copies of the coloring page Day Thirty-six: large piece of chip board, paint, drill, twine Day Thirty-One: Monday: Lazarus Read John 11:1-44 OR …
Lenten Family Devotional Week Five
Week FiveThis week you will need: Day Twenty-six: sticks from your yard, twine Day Twenty-seven: baking soda, grape juice concentrate, paint brushes, paper, water Day Twenty-eight: cotton balls, paper, and glue for the alternate craft Day Thirty: stones you can write on, chalk marker Day Twenty-five: Monday: Peter’s Confession Read Luke 9:18-20 Discussion: - Why …
Lenten Devotional Week Four
This week you will need: Day Nineteen: Art supplies Day Twenty: Foot washing supplies OR bubble bath supplies Day Twenty-one: clear bottle or jar with lid, vegetable oil, food coloring, glitter(optional) Day Twenty-two: pink square paper (for origami) Day Twenty-three: fish & bread for dinner, construction paper, glue, and glitter Day Twenty-four: blue Jello cups …
Lenten Family Devotion Week Three
This week you will need: Day Fourteen: ingredients for Dole Whip Day Fifteen: Copies of the coloring page + colored pencils, crayons, markers, or watercolor paints Day Sixteen: Flashlight Day Seventeen: Coke, Mentos Day Eighteen: Copies of the coloring page + coloring supplies Day Thirteen: Monday: Love Your Enemies Read Luke 6:27-36 OR Jesus The …
Lenten Family Devotion Week Two
Needs This Week: Day Seven: blindfold, cups, three drinks Day Twelve: black construction paper, white school glue, salt, watercolor paint and paintbrushes Day Seven : Monday: Water To Wine Read John 2:1-11 Discussion: - What do you think was going through the minds of the servants as the collected the water? - Was …
Lenten Family Devotional Week One
This week, we’ll have the two days before Lent to prepare ourselves for the coming season. Technically, Lent won’t start until Day Three- Ash Wednesday. But I encourage you to go ahead and get started with the two Pre-Season devotions. Needed Items for Activities— - Day Two: party supplies (balloons, noise-makers, cake, party hats, …
