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In my life this week…is it hard for everyone else to get back to their normal routine after a long break? I knew that it would probably be like that for us so I scheduled a light week.
In our homeschool this week…We focused on reviewing the basics instead of adding anything new. We'll be adding Bigger Hearts next week.
Math - we reviewed subtraction and TJ learned some new strategies for subtracting 9s & 8s and subtracting one-digit numbers from teens.
Language Arts - one step in spelling, a week's writing lessons, three grammar lessons, and a bit of cursive handwriting practice.
Languages - TJ finished a few pages in Code Cracker and we reviewed the Greek alphabet. We did a lot of French work - a few lessons, some flashcard practice, bingo, etc.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…we had history co-op this week. We just let the kids play while we planned out the next few months. We won't be able to finish Story of the World 2 before the summer so we discussed our options. It was decided that we'd just continue in the fall wherever we leave off instead of trying to cram in the book and possibly having the same difficulty with Story of the World 3.
My favorite thing this week was…getting my Kobo! After scouring the stores and coming up empty-handed I ordered it online. Love it!
Questions/thoughts I have… trying to make a decision regarding Greek. TJ is just about finished with the Greek Code Cracker but I don't think I want to start Song School Greek yet. I think I might save it until next year and we'll just periodically review the Greek alphabet this year.
I’m NOT reading…didn't get to our evening read-aloud at all this week. Thinking of moving that to afternoon or breakfast. Still trying to decide. I am reading a little - just finished a sisterchicks book (fun, light read) and a math book (not so fun). Math is one of my weakest subjects so I ordered a pile of books from the library and I'm working through them. Fun, fun. ;-) Reading Susan Bauer's History of the Medieval World as well.
TJ has been reading quite a bit - a few science picture books from the library, a Neverland chapter book - Cave of the Dark Wind, and is currently working through an American Girl book.
I'm linking to Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Weekly Wrap-Up and The Homeschool Chick's Homeschool Mother's Journal
7 thoughts shared:
You reminded me that I need to be more diligent about my own reading. Yay for the Kobo! Glad you're enjoying it. :D
We always struggle after a break, too!
Been a tough week here too. Thanks for sharing
Enjoy your Kobo! My e reader was the best gift I've received.
Good for you for scheduling a lighter week. I should have done that as well......next week will be better :)
What is a Kaboo? I will have to do some research. Looks like a great week.
Although I knew we weren't the only ones to start back the 2nd week in January (because I've heard others mention that they were waiting), it's nice to hear I'm not the only one that is/was struggling to get back with it.
I hope your next week goes well (oh! that is *this* week!). I have work today and the kids' schedules aren't made up yet...great way to start the week! ;)
Oh and Klassen's The Apothecary's Daughter was wonderful- loved it! Looking for more by her :)
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