The end of co-op semester has come and gone. The joy the girls feel on co-op day is wonderful. I know most kids are ready for school to end but co-op days, while educational, are very enjoyable.
Grace's classes were advanced sign language, piano, lego machines and Narnia. Each class had great educational value offered in a relaxed environment.
Faith's classes were Art around the World, American Girl, Jr. Math lab and French II. I know they will miss our Thursday classes but it does give me another day to get us up to date with current status. I do not imagine we will see an official summer break.
We just have too much left to do. This week the girls will have their last class at the St. Louis Zoo. I get the feel that I need to hunker down and get very serious about getting the year done. Then as soon as I let myself think those thoughts then I remember what my goal is about. Outcomes are important and to have the outcomes I shoot for then I know need to keep our lessons fun and focused.
Other plans for the week will include decoupage of Easter eggs. I am not very good at adding in craft and arts but this will be fun.
Next week they have a field trip to the Riverlands area for a water sampling class conducted by the Corps of Engineers. Their programs there are always first rate.
I almost forgot to mention that the girl completed their geography fair projects and presentations. I was so proud of them.
Nothing exciting to post or talk about and trying to do it on this laptop is awkward for me.
May your days be as blessed as mine are.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
Trying to Keep UP
I am certain that there is no way that this aging woman can keep up with the energy and actions of children under the age of ten. I am sure I cannot even keep up with a person under the age of twenty-five if truth be told. My wheels seem to be in motion all of the time. My mind is forever racing to think of new ways to make a subject interesting and my body is in motion to physically keep up.
Today we anticipated more about our group weather class but nobody came. The fact that I was under the weather a bit last week is likely to contributed to that. I would have had pictures to post with the creation of anemometers and weather vanes, not to mention some cool experiments to show how cold air and warm air create a current of wind. So what did we do today instead? FINISHED! That is right, we finished our geography fair displays and speeches.
Grace created a scorpion out of her Legos for part of her Brazil display. They each practiced their spoken portion of the display to be sure it was not too long. Seems that last year the girls did an extensive display. This year, as they are getting more and more homeschoolers interested, there is a time limit.
One more stop at the Dollar Store after gymnastics today so that Grace can title one more area on her board. I checked the body count and apparently there will be 51 people attending the fair. Girls are making a dish to share with them. Faith will make Chinese Cole Slaw and Grace will make cornbread pudding. hmm.... wonder if I can get their mom to make the grocery run for this? I just run out of time every day. I do think I need the perfect twin. Now that the world revolves so much more on a 24 hour schedule. Imagine what you could get done if you could double yourself just two days per week.
Next post should have pictures of the projects so far.
Today we anticipated more about our group weather class but nobody came. The fact that I was under the weather a bit last week is likely to contributed to that. I would have had pictures to post with the creation of anemometers and weather vanes, not to mention some cool experiments to show how cold air and warm air create a current of wind. So what did we do today instead? FINISHED! That is right, we finished our geography fair displays and speeches.
Grace created a scorpion out of her Legos for part of her Brazil display. They each practiced their spoken portion of the display to be sure it was not too long. Seems that last year the girls did an extensive display. This year, as they are getting more and more homeschoolers interested, there is a time limit.
One more stop at the Dollar Store after gymnastics today so that Grace can title one more area on her board. I checked the body count and apparently there will be 51 people attending the fair. Girls are making a dish to share with them. Faith will make Chinese Cole Slaw and Grace will make cornbread pudding. hmm.... wonder if I can get their mom to make the grocery run for this? I just run out of time every day. I do think I need the perfect twin. Now that the world revolves so much more on a 24 hour schedule. Imagine what you could get done if you could double yourself just two days per week.
Next post should have pictures of the projects so far.
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