This week in our homeschool has been a good one. We are praying for those in Boston and in Texas. Such devastation and loss of life. I am saddened that two young people who came to this country for a new and better life with their family feel they should perpetuate violence and hatred against the very society that welcomed them. My grandparents were immigrants. They loved America, what she stood for, the opportunities she gave them and their future families and embraced their new land as their own. Enough said. Many prayers are needed, that's for sure.
On Monday, Kiddo #4 had her sewing class. She finished her "surprise" (I can't wait to see it!) and started a summer nightgown for herself. She is SO talented! :-) Hubby actually had a day off and was glad to get some outdoor work done.
Tuesday was a fun day. The Kiddos did a flashcard matching activity I made with their Italian vocabulary.
There were also documentaries to watch and math work to be done. :-)
I also was given my first sewing "lesson" by Kiddo #4. She was just too cute in trying to show me all that she has learned.
I also posted my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday" recipe linkup. I am also having a giveaway of a great cookbook called "Chocolate." Click here to see the post, recipes and to enter the contest. :-)
Three of the Kiddos did get their new bikes on Tuesday. We are still looking for a bike for Kiddo #1. We don't want him to settle and just pick one for the sake of it. We want him to really like it and be comfortable with it, so we will continue to look. I posted more photos of the kiddos and their bikes on my Wordless Wednesday post that you can see here.
Wednesday was a regular kind of day, with schoolwork getting done and Kiddo 1 and 2 having their online class. Each afternoon has had nice weather so they are definitely getting use of those new bikes. :-)
On Thursday, we got our schoolwork done, went to church for classes (I teach, Kiddos 3 and 4 attend, and Kiddos 1 and 2 are volunteer helpers) and Kiddo #1 had his Civil Air Patrol meeting. He is preparing and packing for his Ranger Search and Rescue weekend. All outdoors, survival, tents, campfires, navigating...you know, just a boy Heaven, lol! :-)
I also wrote my Thankful Thursday post, being thankful for the medical personnel, volunteers and ordinary people offering to help, both in Boston and Texas. You can read it here.
Kiddos #3 and 4 are learning how to calculate perimeter in math. I came up with a hands-on activity with yarn today (Friday) to demonstrate the principle for Kiddo #4 and she had a little helper, too. :-)
As I type, she is busily baking a treat for us. I can't wait to taste it. I will just have to write all about it in next week's Try a New Recipe Tuesday. :-)
I hope you have had a great week and that your weekend is filled with family, love and fun!
A quote to share: "If the purpose of learning is to score well on a test, we've lost sight of the real reason for learning."-- Jeannie Fulbright
Linking up today with: Homeschool Mother's Journal, Weekly Wrap-Up, NOBH, Show-Off Friday, Learn and Link and It's a Wrap, Friendship Friday and Friday Connection
6 comments:
My grandparents were all immigrants and felt the same way. I am so, so saddened by what is going on in our society. I don't know where this is headed...but I pray for a change.
yay for Kiddo #4 and learning Italian! I am soo impressed. What program are you using for Italian?
This isn't really a part of your post, Lisa, but I've been noticing your wooden tray tables. They look so handy -- anytime the children need a little table or desk space. I think I'm going to have to look for those!
It sure looks like they're enjoying those bikes!!!
You daughter looks like she is enjoying sewing. Looks like a good week.
Looks like you all have been busy! Great update post! I need to find some time to get back into and relearn how to sew.
I always think your weeks are so much fun and so much learning! We were so sad by last week too. Lots of prayers going up. I love all the things she does in sewing classes. I checked into it here but it was $150. :/ Happy Monday.
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