This week we read more in Grandpa's Box. We learned that Solomon's kingdom became divided after his death and the new king, Ahab, led the people into idol worship.
We made a flip book of the contest that God set between Elijah on Mt. Carmel and the prophets of Baal. The contest revealed that there is only one true God.
Each day the kids added to their flip book with a drawing that was a little different than the day before. They really enjoyed the animation after they understood how it worked.
We read about Naaman and how he had leprosy. He obeyed after almost refusing when his servants convinced him to do as Elisha said. We learned God often showed his power through his prophets.
In Science, we learned that Behemoth means kingly, gigantic beasts. We learned that there are many ideas of how dinosaurs became extinct.
We learned that Noah's flood was the biggest disaster known. Many plants and animals fossilized after the flood.
Our experiment was to layer bread with objects inside. The kids enjoyed smoothing it all together.
When we removed the objects we could see the impressions imprinted into the bread.
We ended our week reading Grandpa's Box. God continues to carry out his plan even though all hope seemed lost when King Ahab and Queen Jezebel's daughter, Althaliah, tried to kill all her grandchildren so that she could be queen.
This story had the kids thinking about just how awful she truly was. Thank God, that he provided safety for Joash to be the next king of Judah.
The written narrations are getting a little better each week. Be encouraged if you've been struggling with this too!
Resurrection to Reformation
This week he learned that Saladin led the Saracens and Turks in recapturing the Holy Land for the Muslims.
He really enjoyed making an oragami turban.
Saladin showed mercy to the Christian city of Jerusalem but, the churches were turned into mosques and the Christian crosses were removed.
This history project was very entertaining for all 4 of my kids as Mr. Saladin put on quite a show. The DS drew Saladin's face and put on his oragami turban. He dressed him in a tan washcloth and added an aluminum foil belt.
He learned that Saladin was known for his heroism.
He finished reading Robin Hood and learned that he may have lived in England. Art is still somewhat difficult for our ds. I am hearing less and less fuss but, art is still not a favorite. He would much rather read and take a test than to draw, projects, or color. However, I am realizing how helpful it is for him to actually press forward and just get it finished. Does anyone else struggle with this?
Tales from Shakespeare reading this week was 'Two Gentleman of Verona'. He does certainly enjoy the Shakespeare tales.
That's all for this week! Thank you for following our journey!
See you next week!
That's all for this week! Thank you for following our journey!
See you next week!
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