Venus on Friday

Yay!!!! Friday!!!!

The kids are continuing work on the 23rd Psalm...probably a couple more days with that. Bailey is doing most of the work on that since I'm usually nursing then. Pretty soon, we'll get to go on to the next verse in the series!

Math tests...Kat & Dane did Math test #3 and both got only 1 wrong...TERRIFIC!!! They are both doing so well--their speed drills are going well too, although I will probably start doing those more often. Seems to make their other work easier when they've got the Math facts more pat.

In Grammar, we started by reviewing all the Jingles we've learned thus far. Then, we did some more diagramming...the new entry today was subject pronouns and the "understood subject pronoun." Then we identified nouns versus pronouns in our diagrammed sentences. Finally, they worked on Chapter 6 Vocabulary words. (Dane doesn't seem to be struggling with any of this, even though we are consistently using the 6th Grade sentences rather than the 4th Grade sentences for our practice time...cool!)

Beau & Geneva did more cutting and pasting--today was the letter "Y." They are doing really well with this stuff, but I am planning to have them start with Phonics music rather than the workbooks for awhile. They are a little sluggish first thing, so I think the cutting etc. will be easier when they are more awake. Bailey suggested we try having them do it during Grammar, so that is what we will try next week.

We started "Viking Adventure" by Clyde Robert Bulla today for History. It is a much simpler book, purposefully, than the Henty. We will be through it in 3 days or less, but I think it's good to mix it up a bit. I also like that the kids will see some things from the Viking view now so they can see a bit of both sides, having already looked at the Saxon viewpoint. As a result of our reading today, Kat and Dane have been fencing in the yard...nice!

I worked out during Latin time. It was easier today than yesterday, and I am less sore, but the lunges were a bear. I almost collapsed on my last pushup, but again...it's getting easier. I only have another day or 2 before I move on to the next program step.

Beau and Geneva got to open up the scented play dough today. I've been saving it, and they were really excited to finally get their hands into it.

I read Robin Hood today, although the kids like to hear Bailey read too. I think she and I will switch off. The chapter was very interesting--all about Robin and Little John grabbing travelers and bringing them into camp for a feast. Ended up getting a noble knight (Sir Richard of Lea) and Bishop Hereford. Lots of fun stuff ensued, including the solution to Sir Richard's money woes.

We started Venus in Science. I can't say much about it because I had Bailey read it today so I could spend time with Geneva and Ansley. I couldn't hear it well--I'll have to catch up on my own. The kids enjoyed it VERY much, and there is a fun activity we can do on the 2nd page.

Bailey & I planned our Columbus Day activities for Monday. I'm going to get some poster board and make some Italian and Spanish flag decorations. We have a BUNCH of stuff planned, including costumes, homemade pizzas, shaped sugar cookies, Italian opera, Columbus biography, painting at the art easel, and pumpkin carving. (Why pumpkin carving? Because I know the kids will love it. Maybe we'll make a Columbus pumpkin...haha!)

It's family video night...need to pick a good film. I'm sure the kids will want to do another campfire too...HAPPY WEEKEND!!!!! :)