Cambree couldn't find her pencil bag before school, but she informed me that all she needed was "my cutters and my pencil!" :)
So how does homeschool work? We start our school day at 8:30am, and today we were done in 2 hours. On days where we have projects, it will take a bit longer, but never past lunchtime (this year at least!) We start with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance. We then progress in this order:
Bible: I read a Bible story to the kids, ask questions, and we learn a Scripture verse together (set to song) each week.
History: We read 2 pages from a children's encyclopedia and discuss the subject. (today was dinosaurs). We also read from a book that explains how Christianity was brought to different parts of the world.
Phonics: We learn a different letter of the alphabet each week. This week Caedmon is working on "F." So he browsed through a picture dictionary to find things that start with F, and then he made his own F letter sheet cutting pictures out that begin with F and pasting them on his sheet.
Writing: He will spend two days this week "building" the letter F, using wikki stix, wood capitals, or writing in rice/pudding. Then he will write the letter on paper.
Reading: We are reading from Mother Goose during the day, and Daddy will read one chapter each night from a chapter book. (starting with Boxcar Children tonight)
SNACK TIME!
Science: Daddy takes care of this subject. Today they had out a globe, a blanket (the atmosphere), a flashlight (the sun), etc. Sounded fun! They will also do lots of science experiments this year.
Social Studies/Art: Today they discussed what a community is and Caedmon drew a picture of his family!
The five of us, plus a rectangle bed for me and Blu, triangle beds for the 3 kids, and a swimming pool!
Math: Using Horizons, he will begin learning numbers.
So that's our school day! Maybe more detailed than you wanted, but for grandparents out there (and surrogate grandparents!) I'm sure this will be just what you wanted to hear :)
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