The past week has been very un-schooly with hikes in the mountains and through monuments, writing novels together, and exploring the food of many cultures.
Today we're using the Saxon, kidsflash and abc reader books again. More organized, but a little less fun.
The kids are trying to join me in participating in National Novel Writing Month so we'll be doing a lot of writing!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Math,
Saxon 4 lessons 63
Saxon 2 lessons 55
Saxon k lesson 61
Writing
Wrote out chores lists
P- wrote a song about the planets
H- wrote a free essay-1 paragraph about how his family sucks. :(
Havoc filmed his 101agon for math
and P performed her songs to a dance.
Art the kids created costumes for their toys out of paper.
Cleaning day, lots and lots of chores got done, does this count as home ec?
Saxon 4 lessons 63
Saxon 2 lessons 55
Saxon k lesson 61
Writing
Wrote out chores lists
P- wrote a song about the planets
H- wrote a free essay-1 paragraph about how his family sucks. :(
Havoc filmed his 101agon for math
and P performed her songs to a dance.
Art the kids created costumes for their toys out of paper.
Cleaning day, lots and lots of chores got done, does this count as home ec?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Homeschool record 10-26-2009
Math,
Saxon 4 lessons 61,62
Saxon 2 lessons 53,54
Saxon k lesson 60
Writing
KF 3 Language arts p 44-46
KF 2 Language Arts pp 30-31
K ABC reading eggs p 8
Art
Coloring and cutting out Australia Mandalas
Cutting small shapes
creating a "how to draw Magnamite" tutorial
History/science-Caves, Mines and Tunnels.
Up to open mining
Independent reading
Iron Man comic
Witch Comic
The Iceman and Roary
Saxon 4 lessons 61,62
Saxon 2 lessons 53,54
Saxon k lesson 60
Writing
KF 3 Language arts p 44-46
KF 2 Language Arts pp 30-31
K ABC reading eggs p 8
Art
Coloring and cutting out Australia Mandalas
Cutting small shapes
creating a "how to draw Magnamite" tutorial
History/science-Caves, Mines and Tunnels.
Up to open mining
Independent reading
Iron Man comic
Witch Comic
The Iceman and Roary
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Homeschool record 10-22-2009
It's a sicky day at this house. 2nd grade seems to be going fine, kindergarden is stalled, not sure if it's a sick kid or just the slow moving air in this house.
Havoc, read on Forces and Gravity, not feeling well, I'm not sure how much more he'll get done today.
Writing
Kidsflash 2 Reading Skills pp 28-31 making rose beads
Havoc, read on Forces and Gravity, not feeling well, I'm not sure how much more he'll get done today.
Writing
Kidsflash 2 Reading Skills pp 28-31 making rose beads
Homeschool Record October 21, 2009
New Moon Day
Morning was self directed, worked out very well
the kids watched a show on Jewish Culture
and some more tourism in Australia
On the way to the store, we talked about the dark of moon and decided to have a dark moon themed dinner
We got some dark wine, dark juice, green tortelini (I told them to get dark moony pasta, works for me)
For our ritual, the kids want to pick some flowers for the altar (a round picnic table in the bamboo of the back garden.
And Havoc wants to scry in his Opal. I think I'll bring my red opal out too.
Math
Saxon k lesson 60-62
Saxon 2 lessons 51-52
Saxon 4 investigation 6
Writing
ABC reading eggs p 4-5 phonics works reader 12
Kidsflash 2 Language Arts p 28-29
Kidsflash 3 Language Arts p 41-43
Science: Read about the moon, talked about new moon.
Havoc wrote a few words about being on the moon (tho not very scientific)
Morning was self directed, worked out very well
the kids watched a show on Jewish Culture
and some more tourism in Australia
On the way to the store, we talked about the dark of moon and decided to have a dark moon themed dinner
We got some dark wine, dark juice, green tortelini (I told them to get dark moony pasta, works for me)
For our ritual, the kids want to pick some flowers for the altar (a round picnic table in the bamboo of the back garden.
And Havoc wants to scry in his Opal. I think I'll bring my red opal out too.
Math
Saxon k lesson 60-62
Saxon 2 lessons 51-52
Saxon 4 investigation 6
Writing
ABC reading eggs p 4-5 phonics works reader 12
Kidsflash 2 Language Arts p 28-29
Kidsflash 3 Language Arts p 41-43
Science: Read about the moon, talked about new moon.
Havoc wrote a few words about being on the moon (tho not very scientific)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Homeschool Record October 20, 2009
Math
Saxon 4 Investigation 6
Saxon 2 lesson 50
Saxon k lesson 57
Writing
Kidsflash 3 Spelling p32 and 33- had trouble writing more than a few words again today. We need to find the source of his writing anxiety. It's been absent for weeks, but just came back.
Kidsflash 2 Spelling p 33-34
ABC Reading Eggs p 2-3, phonicsworks reader "Nip Naps" story
Phonics works reader problem-they're not labelled by the sound they're to be practiced. It's very hard to determine which to use, since I'm not using their curriculum
Solution? label them?
Independent reading 39 clues, Angel comics,
Mrs Piggle Wiggle, the Scarab's secret
Saxon 4 Investigation 6
Saxon 2 lesson 50
Saxon k lesson 57
Writing
Kidsflash 3 Spelling p32 and 33- had trouble writing more than a few words again today. We need to find the source of his writing anxiety. It's been absent for weeks, but just came back.
Kidsflash 2 Spelling p 33-34
ABC Reading Eggs p 2-3, phonicsworks reader "Nip Naps" story
Phonics works reader problem-they're not labelled by the sound they're to be practiced. It's very hard to determine which to use, since I'm not using their curriculum
Solution? label them?
Independent reading 39 clues, Angel comics,
Mrs Piggle Wiggle, the Scarab's secret
Monday, October 19, 2009
Little school today, other than writing our chores list (which took a painfully long time and falls under the list of things we need to find another way to master)
The Bookstore awarded us with a new phonics/writing text for Mr. Kindergarten. This is a series of shorter workbooks, if we like, there are plenty more.
I think everybody is marginally sick anyway.
The Bookstore awarded us with a new phonics/writing text for Mr. Kindergarten. This is a series of shorter workbooks, if we like, there are plenty more.
I think everybody is marginally sick anyway.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Homeschool record 10-16-2009
Invention ideas-told to me, I blogged them
math:
Saxon 4 lesson 60, practicing math facts on the ipod
Saxon 2 lessons 48-49
Saxon k lesson 57 (skipping geoboard)
Writing:
Kidsflash 3 Reading Skills Pages 42-47, needs work on writing sentences for sequence stories.
Kidsflash 2 reading skills pages 26-27, wrote up her performance.
iPod ABC zoo
Music: Tap tap revenge
History and science: The World of Caves Mines and Tunnels
math:
Saxon 4 lesson 60, practicing math facts on the ipod
Saxon 2 lessons 48-49
Saxon k lesson 57 (skipping geoboard)
Writing:
Kidsflash 3 Reading Skills Pages 42-47, needs work on writing sentences for sequence stories.
Kidsflash 2 reading skills pages 26-27, wrote up her performance.
iPod ABC zoo
Music: Tap tap revenge
History and science: The World of Caves Mines and Tunnels
Un-school day
(sunday at the museum)
Questicon
Where we looked at many areas of science-
from Illusion, light and sound to Carnival science. My favorite part was the measurement section where you could try to esitmate 15 seconds (I was only off by .7 sec) and arrange tikis by several subjective and objective measures.
The young scientists wish to pursue making a marble roller coaster, and I'd like us to play with pendulums and try to make a clock!
The museum shop offered a great selection of science kits. The prices, a little high, but I have lots to think about for experiments.
We ate dinner on the grass across from the museum, within sight of the aboriginal sorry monument, which the kids remembered from our walk.
At home, Left to their own devices, this evening the kids have been creating.
Woven strips of paper and accordion beads.
Oops, we're learning. ;)
Questicon
Where we looked at many areas of science-
from Illusion, light and sound to Carnival science. My favorite part was the measurement section where you could try to esitmate 15 seconds (I was only off by .7 sec) and arrange tikis by several subjective and objective measures.
The young scientists wish to pursue making a marble roller coaster, and I'd like us to play with pendulums and try to make a clock!
The museum shop offered a great selection of science kits. The prices, a little high, but I have lots to think about for experiments.
We ate dinner on the grass across from the museum, within sight of the aboriginal sorry monument, which the kids remembered from our walk.
At home, Left to their own devices, this evening the kids have been creating.
Woven strips of paper and accordion beads.
Oops, we're learning. ;)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
To copy to the wall
Math Anxiety Bill of Rights, states:
1. I have the right to learn at my own pace.
2. I have the right to ask whatever questions I have.
3. I have the right to need extra help.
4. I have the right to ask a teacher for help.
5. I have the right to feel good about myself regardless of my abilities in math.
6. I have the right to view myself as capable of learning math.
7. I have the right to evaluate my math instructors and how they teach.
8. I have the right to relax.
9. I have the right to be treated as a competent person.
10. I have the right to like my other classes more than I like math.
11. I have the right to define success in my own terms.
(originally posted by Irregular Tammie and created by her son's teacher.
1. I have the right to learn at my own pace.
2. I have the right to ask whatever questions I have.
3. I have the right to need extra help.
4. I have the right to ask a teacher for help.
5. I have the right to feel good about myself regardless of my abilities in math.
6. I have the right to view myself as capable of learning math.
7. I have the right to evaluate my math instructors and how they teach.
8. I have the right to relax.
9. I have the right to be treated as a competent person.
10. I have the right to like my other classes more than I like math.
11. I have the right to define success in my own terms.
(originally posted by Irregular Tammie and created by her son's teacher.
Homeschool record 10-15-2009
math:
Saxon 4 lesson 59
Saxon 2 lessons 45-47
Saxon k lesson 52-53
Writing:
Kidsflash 3 Language Arts Pages 38-40
Kidsflash 2 language arts pages 26-27
iPod ABC zoo
Persephone also created and performed a ribbon dance show, with ticket sales.
Saxon 4 lesson 59
Saxon 2 lessons 45-47
Saxon k lesson 52-53
Writing:
Kidsflash 3 Language Arts Pages 38-40
Kidsflash 2 language arts pages 26-27
iPod ABC zoo
Persephone also created and performed a ribbon dance show, with ticket sales.
Havoc's Invention of the Day
Little probes that hover just where you put them and they're full of ice and rubber. Maybe marble sized. They have a grate and a fan. You put them over some food and they keep the food cold.
Also winged cherry bombs-like a red gold snitch that blows up.
Spy droid Tiny droidicas that have tiny spikes that would pop out, with hooks to stick onto clothing. Covered in holes spikes would be for walking/pushing it along. Keeping secret it would be painted with camouflage. but color shifting. It can unfold itself and turn flat.
Also winged cherry bombs-like a red gold snitch that blows up.
Spy droid Tiny droidicas that have tiny spikes that would pop out, with hooks to stick onto clothing. Covered in holes spikes would be for walking/pushing it along. Keeping secret it would be painted with camouflage. but color shifting. It can unfold itself and turn flat.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Homeschool record 10-14-09
Art-art contest, First they each did a picture, impossible to choose a winner, they were both very good.
and then Hawthorne named a picture, and havoc and perseph drew their interpretations
Literature-the three worked together to build luigi's mansion and the boos inside.
Althiometer app
Writing.
Kidsflash 3 spelling pages 30 and 31
Kidsflash 2 spelling pages 30-33
ipod phonics ABC writing and letter recognition games,
Math
kid #2 and #3 working together to write a pictograph
saxon 4 lesson 56-58
Saxon 2 lesson 44
Evening reading didn't get recorded, but mostly the same books
and then Hawthorne named a picture, and havoc and perseph drew their interpretations
Literature-the three worked together to build luigi's mansion and the boos inside.
Althiometer app
Writing.
Kidsflash 3 spelling pages 30 and 31
Kidsflash 2 spelling pages 30-33
ipod phonics ABC writing and letter recognition games,
Math
kid #2 and #3 working together to write a pictograph
saxon 4 lesson 56-58
Saxon 2 lesson 44
Evening reading didn't get recorded, but mostly the same books
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Homeschool Record 10-13-2009
Reading together: Mrs Piggle Wiggle, If You were a Bear
Independent reading: 39 clues #2, Gross Me Out
4th grader-
Math saxon 4/5 lesson 54, 55 (needs to review difference between multiples and factors)
Kidsflash 3 reading skills p
2nd grader-
Math saxon 3 lesson 44
Kidflash 2 reading skills p
Kindergardener
Math saxon K lesson 50
turns naming and drawing letters
we made rice krispie treats together
Reading together: Mrs Piggle Wiggle, If You were a Bear
Independent reading: 39 clues #2, Gross Me Out
4th grader-
Math saxon 4/5 lesson 54, 55 (needs to review difference between multiples and factors)
Kidsflash 3 reading skills p
2nd grader-
Math saxon 3 lesson 44
Kidflash 2 reading skills p
Kindergardener
Math saxon K lesson 50
turns naming and drawing letters
we made rice krispie treats together
Monday, October 12, 2009
Homeschool record 10-12-09
(Weekend work)
Saturday:
Tidbinbilla wildlife sanctuary. We sought out Koalas (saw one) and playful platapuses. We also saw kangaroos, watched waterfowl for an hour or more, and walked through different bush landscapes.
Sunday:
Havoc got a new video game, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and has been reading from that .
Monday: Muzzy disk 2 en français, art projects, creative play
Evening reading: Are We There Yet, Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #11 , Mrs Piggle Wiggle Treasury
Saturday:
Tidbinbilla wildlife sanctuary. We sought out Koalas (saw one) and playful platapuses. We also saw kangaroos, watched waterfowl for an hour or more, and walked through different bush landscapes.
Sunday:
Havoc got a new video game, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and has been reading from that .
Monday: Muzzy disk 2 en français, art projects, creative play
Evening reading: Are We There Yet, Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #11 , Mrs Piggle Wiggle Treasury
Friday, October 9, 2009
Broken down by kid:
4th grader
Language Arts: Kidsflash Language Arts 3 pages 35-37
Independent reading: The 39 Clues #2 One False Note
Math: Saxon Math 4/5 Lessons 53 and 54
2nd Grader
Language Arts: Kidsflash Language Arts 2 pages 24-25 (see video above)
Writing: Blog entry
Independent reading: W.I.T.C.H volume 6
Math: Saxon Math 2 lesson 43
Kindergardener
Math: Math Fight and Math Drill games on the ipod
Saxon Math K lesson 48-49
Language Arts-we played hangman.
(he's finished his Kidsflash book, there is only reading skills for grade K, so he's helping me identify letters as we read together until we find a another good phonics book)
All together: we've been playing Hangman, reading Are We There Yet, The Lost Mummy up to day 26, and the DK Encyclopedia of Science about Formation of the Earth and Polar and Tundra Lands
(I'll call this one DK Science from now on)
4th grader
Language Arts: Kidsflash Language Arts 3 pages 35-37
Independent reading: The 39 Clues #2 One False Note
Math: Saxon Math 4/5 Lessons 53 and 54
2nd Grader
Language Arts: Kidsflash Language Arts 2 pages 24-25 (see video above)
Writing: Blog entry
Independent reading: W.I.T.C.H volume 6
Math: Saxon Math 2 lesson 43
Kindergardener
Math: Math Fight and Math Drill games on the ipod
Saxon Math K lesson 48-49
Language Arts-we played hangman.
(he's finished his Kidsflash book, there is only reading skills for grade K, so he's helping me identify letters as we read together until we find a another good phonics book)
All together: we've been playing Hangman, reading Are We There Yet, The Lost Mummy up to day 26, and the DK Encyclopedia of Science about Formation of the Earth and Polar and Tundra Lands
(I'll call this one DK Science from now on)
Becoming better homeschoolers
Part of the reason I started this blog
Thoughts from the Intentional Stones blog about our solutions to homeschooling problems
Part of the reason for that blog is to talk about living with intention. Living simply, following my own heart in everything I do, and raising my family.
Thoughts from the Intentional Stones blog about our solutions to homeschooling problems
Part of the reason for that blog is to talk about living with intention. Living simply, following my own heart in everything I do, and raising my family.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
princess persephone
I like to do school. My favorite subject is art.
persephone, Age 7 (Second Grade)
persephone, Age 7 (Second Grade)
First Post
This blog will serve as the home school record for the Aulick Family. A place for the kids to post their own blog entries and projects. We are dancing for joy. Comments will be moderated.
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For information on our travels and family in general and Simbelmynë's crafting, please follow the Intentional Stones blog at http://intentional-stones.typepad.com
Please enjoy!
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