Saturday, November 19, 2011

Homeschool Highlights -- First Grade Day 59



Homeschool Fieldtrip
 It's been a few weeks since I posted about school and this time I want to focus on MFW First Grade.  We are now on day 59 in the lesson plans and are finally starting the Bible Notebook.  I love the Bible notebooking pages!  We have completely left out the science and are joining in with the Exploration to 1850 science.  It's  a great year to combine with a younger student as it's all about the 
animal kingdom.  Kayla also joins us in history and Bible.

Finger knitting is a new hobby to keep little hands busy!
Knitting a scarf for her doll.

Making butter during our study of the New Amsterdam Colony.



These old-fashioned games aren't too easy!


More finger knitting!


 We made Johnny cakes and apple butter along with 
hasty pudding
during our study of the colonies.

Embroidery -- another hobby to keep little fingers busy!

Seed Collection
Science Notebook Page

Our little Spark!  She just finished memorizing Psalm 23.

Bible Notebook
This is a neat, hands-on way to learn math facts.

 Sunshine Cafe is so much fun for all the kids!  I made up 
a menu of some of our more common lunches and   Kayla takes
the orders and adds them up.  I laminated the little tally sheets 
so they can be reused.


That's a glimpse into our First Grade!

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Extreme Raptor Saturday



Jacob's Peregrine Falcon
Last weekend we attended the Extreme Raptor Saturday at a nearby Audubon Nature Center.  It was a treat to get so close to these magnificent creatures!  It was such a beautiful fall day to hike on the trails and enjoy God's creation.  This was such a well-run event and a true learning experience.  The bird handlers all encouraged questions and inspired interest.  We will definitely be going back again!

Skywalker, Red-Tailed Hawk


Tallulah, Turkey Vulture

Tskili, Great Horned Owl

Nala, Peregrine Falcon

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Fall Fun


We've enjoyed this fall season so much.  We've taken advantage of the sunny, warm days with nature walks, bike rides, and a trip to the pumpkin farm.  Soon winter will be upon us and we'll be confined to the warm and cozy house for days on end.  So for now, we'll be enjoying fall!












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