Today we studied the history of our very Irish surname and why we don't use the O'. We also had green peanut butter, banana smoothies. Yum Yum! Food coloring. 
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
St. Patrick's Day
Today we studied the history of our very Irish surname and why we don't use the O'. We also had green peanut butter, banana smoothies. Yum Yum! Food coloring. 
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Some Review
Last week we had to do some major catching up in both 2nd and 6th grade. We also tried to get just a bit ahead so that we could maybe extend our spring break. We are so looking forward to going to London, Ontario and staying here.
2nd grade is learning to borrow for subtraction
Pre-K is able to write all of the letters from Handwriting Without Tears so far and is starting to write his high frequency words from memory.
I blocked it out, but he is also starting to write his middle name on all of his papers. It's funny because most times the line is not long enough and he always draws more line that curves down the side of the paper.
6th grade is not wanting to admit it, but she has enjoyed the adding, subtracting and reducing of fractions in math class. She has been working hard to avoid doing her science projects. I told her that if she put the same amount of energy towards getting them done as she does to avoid them, she would be done with most. So far we have done one on emulsion, color wheels and spectrum's and we are doing a 4 week study on the change of shadows with the seasons. It involves taping a piece of paper on the floor at the exact same spot, at the exact same time of day once a week for 4 weeks and marking the sun and shadows. We have done it for 2 weeks and can already see the changes as winter gives way to spring.
2nd grade is learning to borrow for subtraction
Pre-K is able to write all of the letters from Handwriting Without Tears so far and is starting to write his high frequency words from memory.
I blocked it out, but he is also starting to write his middle name on all of his papers. It's funny because most times the line is not long enough and he always draws more line that curves down the side of the paper.
6th grade is not wanting to admit it, but she has enjoyed the adding, subtracting and reducing of fractions in math class. She has been working hard to avoid doing her science projects. I told her that if she put the same amount of energy towards getting them done as she does to avoid them, she would be done with most. So far we have done one on emulsion, color wheels and spectrum's and we are doing a 4 week study on the change of shadows with the seasons. It involves taping a piece of paper on the floor at the exact same spot, at the exact same time of day once a week for 4 weeks and marking the sun and shadows. We have done it for 2 weeks and can already see the changes as winter gives way to spring.
Monday, March 15, 2010
10 Random Questions
Theme For The Week: 10 Random Questions Time for a bit of fun this week.
Just copy the 10 questions below and enter your answers after each one of them for this week's blog hop.I can't wait to see all of your answers.
1. What time is it right now? 11:34 AM
2. What are you wearing? Black slacks and white tank top undershirt (you know…with the derogatory name)
3. What is your mood? Relatively good
4. What is one thing your children learned today? My 6th grader is baby and puppy sitting today and when I asked if she had learned anything new today she said, “That parenting is difficult and I should try to make it easier for you.” Ha Ha!
5. What did you (or are having) for dinner? Last night we had breakfast for dinner: Oatmeal, eggs and bacon. Tonight…Sloppy Burgers!
6. What's one book you are currently reading? Bible
7. What behavior (in people) is the most common but also the rudest? Speaking without thinking about their words.
8. What can you see out of your nearest window right now? I see a cloudy sky, a leaf-less tree, and brown grass in my front yard.
9. What are you currently praying for? For my children, my father who is traveling and for me to surrender my worries and cares.
10. What is your favourite hot beverage? I love hot water with lemon and honey.
Link up here!
Just copy the 10 questions below and enter your answers after each one of them for this week's blog hop.I can't wait to see all of your answers.
1. What time is it right now? 11:34 AM
2. What are you wearing? Black slacks and white tank top undershirt (you know…with the derogatory name)
3. What is your mood? Relatively good
4. What is one thing your children learned today? My 6th grader is baby and puppy sitting today and when I asked if she had learned anything new today she said, “That parenting is difficult and I should try to make it easier for you.” Ha Ha!
5. What did you (or are having) for dinner? Last night we had breakfast for dinner: Oatmeal, eggs and bacon. Tonight…Sloppy Burgers!
6. What's one book you are currently reading? Bible
7. What behavior (in people) is the most common but also the rudest? Speaking without thinking about their words.
8. What can you see out of your nearest window right now? I see a cloudy sky, a leaf-less tree, and brown grass in my front yard.
9. What are you currently praying for? For my children, my father who is traveling and for me to surrender my worries and cares.
10. What is your favourite hot beverage? I love hot water with lemon and honey.
Link up here!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Volunteering and Chewing
Today was our day to work at the food bank at our local church. The children love, love doing it and the ladies that run the food bank were once again impressed with how hard the children worked. Today they stocked shelves, filled orders and helped people take their food out to their car. It started off pretty slow, but then all of a sudden 4 orders came in all at once.
As for our new student, he has takin' a liken' to my slippers, (yes, I have Hom*r Simps*n slippers that someone gave me as a joke thinking I would not wear them. Well I do as they are so comfy and protect my sensitive toes) socks and yesterday I saw a little black fur ball run by with some little boy whitey tighties dragging behind....eeewwww! Ahh puppy hood.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
He's Here!!
In early February, this happened, so we have been looking for a puppy since then. Well, we found him and he is a sweet little boy. He is 12 weeks old today, very smart and very calm.
My first dog after collage was a black lab named: Tin* Turn*r
Next was, Di*na R*ss the Boss, my beautiful Rottie.
This male is looking for the name of a great country singer.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Olympic Review
We loved the Olympics! We watched as much as possible. The boys loved curling, ski jumping and of course...snowboarding. That was a big hit. Some of my favorites were short track and bobsled. My 6th grader mostly liked the opening and closing ceremonies as she likes any kind of party. LOL!
I had purchased a PDF curriculum from CurrClick and we used just a bit of it, but mostly watched and read up on the sports we liked the best. All the kids learned to recognize flags from other countries which was neat to watch as Pre-K was usually the first to be able to name the flags. We used scores to determine greater than, less than and equal to for 2nd grade and just really enjoyed the whole event. Can't wait for the summer Olympics. (Still miffed a bit that Chicago did not get them...we would have so been there!)
On other review... 2nd grade is testing out of his units today and so far has received an 97% on Language Arts with 100% on the spelling test, a 100% on Bible and is studying at this moment for History and Geography. It is a tough one as it focuses on customs of other cultures regarding holidays. Poor kid don't stand a chance as we tend to not follow "traditional" customs ourselves. LOL!
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