This week we studied the meaning of names. The kids searched for the meanings of their first and middle names ... The referenced site from the guide did not exist so we just googled and of course there were many sites that provided the info we needed. The kids made signs for their doors. They included pictures of things they enjoy and characteristics that make each of them special.
We talked about Greece this week and learned that in Ancient Greece they believed in 12 fairy tale gods. We learned that our God is the one true God.
We read about the story of the Trojan horse. The kids thought it was such an interesting story and are loving reading the Trojan Horse Book on their own.
The kids drew their own!
We learned that 2 long poems were written by Homer - Illiad and Odyssey.
The kids drew their own!
We learned that 2 long poems were written by Homer - Illiad and Odyssey.
The kids took such a fascination to this topic, so I found a great site with some excellent freebies. We put together a lapbook about Ancient Greece.
They colored the sheets, cut, flies, and put them together with little help onto a folder.
There were a lot of pieces but, overall this is something they can do on their own. I do help them with the research.
I love how she used a string to close her lapbook.
When we put this together it looked really great! The kids love lapbooks and are really proud of them when they complete them.
I love that they are unique and different. These can be timely but, the history project this unit was simple so it fit well into this unit.
You can find the link here: Ancient Greece Lapbook
Resurrection to Reformation - Unit 9
He was excited about the cookie project! Let's start baking!
The dough was extremely crumbly and he ended up mixing with his hands too.
We used Wilton icing colors to make bold coloring for our cookies. It wouldn't mix in with a spoon so we used the mixer.
The colors were bright and dark. They looked like balls of play dough!
Love the plastic sheets over his guide especially while we are cooking!
We put the dough into the fridge in 3 colored balls.
We removed the dough after about 30 minutes and divided into one inch balls.
We baked 30 minutes on 300' and the shapes didn't expand or change much at all.
I personally wasn't a fan of these but, the kids ate them up quick!
I personally wasn't a fan of these but, the kids ate them up quick!
The Draw and Write through History is going a little better. I think he did a great job with the castle. The struggle with art is easing with the step by step instructions.
He decided that his princess looked a little like a zombie but, I still think he overall had great effort. 
This week we had a group field trip with our co-op. What a beautiful day at the pumpkin patch! They had educational classes about pollination and the kids got some energy out bouncing and running through the mazes!
Of course, we found a crazy spider crawling in the pumpkin patch. The kids enjoyed watching him closely and learning more about him when we got home! We learned he was a Marbled Orb Weaver. He is known for his bright colors. I don't like spiders but, this one was really neat!
We love this time of year even though it is a bit busy.
Hope you had a great week too!
What did you put over the pages in your guide while cooking? I need to do that!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! We used sheet protectors! These are book savers for sure! I cut off a thin edge and slide over the page. Also, a great way to check off the boxes with a dry erase marker! :) Thanks for reading our blog! Have a great week!
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