Week of March 29-April 4

Math
Worksheet: mixed review on time and money
Worksheet: mixed review on time (hour and half hour clock reading) and money (pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters)
Worksheet: Money. Draw the coins. (Draw 65 cents using 5 coins.)
Worksheet: Money. Look at the coins. Multiple choice, how much money is shown?
Worksheet: Money. Count. Write the total value of the coins.

Reading, Science, Geography
Studying the rainforest this week.

Closer Look at The Rainforest, by Wood. Learned What is a Rainforest? Where are Rainforests? Deforestation. Endangered Species/Extinction.

Science, Life Skills
Went outdoors to experience a hands-on view of deforestation and erosion. Our yard is an example. The side is sloped with little vegetation. In the last several years, the dirt has been eroding. Tree roots are now visible that were not visible before. We are filling it back in with more dirt, but the rain will wash it away if we do not plant something on it (like grass or ground cover plants). Faith got to help with this.

Bible Study
Family Bible Study. Faith copied the verse of the day on her own paper.

Reading, History, Geography
Began reading The Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Faith is really enjoying this series and looks forward to the new chapter every evening. We looked on the globe to map out where they lived in the Big Woods book and are following the path they are taking across the states to their new home.

Week of March 1-7

History, Reading, Writing
Studied ancient Egypt this week. Checked out various books from the library on this subject.

Faith read Mummies in the Morning, Magic Tree House, by Osbourne. She answered reading comprehension questions each day covering 3 chapters at a time.

Art, History
Faith drew a picture of the Sphinx in the desert using colored pencil.

Ponder the Picture: Colored a printout of items from ancient Egypt, then answered questions about the drawing.

Art, History
Studied Cubism this week. Pablo Picasso. Explored famous artists from this movement and their artwork using the internet. Faith painted a still life of a flower pot using cubist techniques. She also drew a man's face and a wine glass using graphite.

Math
Time review worksheet.
Addition and subtraction review worksheets.
Fraction review worksheet.
Money review worksheet.

Physical Education
Played on the park with friends. Gymnastics on Friday for one hour.

Bible Study, Writing, Reading
Family Bible study daily. Faith copied her verse of the day on her own paper.

Week of March 22-28

Math
Mixed Review worksheet. Greater than/less than. Word problems (subtraction). Fill in the missing numbers.

Mixed Review worksheet. Tens and ones. Counting. Adding 1-9. Recognizing patterns (shapes).

Worksheet: addition, 56 problems using numbers 1-9

Worksheet: addition, 56 problems using numbers 1-9, cross out the equations that are false

Worksheet: subtraction, 29 problems using numbers 1-9

Spelling, Reading, Writing
Worksheet: Long a sound. Write the word that best completes the sentence.

Bible Study, Reading, Writing
Family Bible study each day. Faith copied the verse of the day on her own paper.

Physical Education
Gymnastics for one hour on Friday.

Life Skills
DVD: Spend a Day with Rescue Workers, by Kopec. Learned about various emergency jobs.
DVD: Fire Monsters, by Lolo Productions. Learned about the fire department job.

Science
DVD: All About Fish, by Schlessinger.

Reading, History, Life Skills
Continued reading Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Learned historical methods for making cheese, maple syrup, butter, etc. Discussed clothing that is different from today.

Writing
Practiced writing the letter a (lowercase).

Week of March 15-21

Math
Worksheet: Subtraction using a number line. 1-9
Worksheet: Subtraction using a number line. 7-10

History, Reading
Studied Knights and Castles this week. Checked out several books from the library to read on the subject.
Faith read Magic Treehouse: Knights at Dawn, by Osbourne.

Continued reading The Little House in the Big Woods, by Wilder.

Science, Life Skills
Continued our Gardening experience. Planted tomatoes and rosemary. Went to the local nursury to browse the plants and discuss.

Bible Study, Writing, Reading
Daily family Bible study. Faith copied the verse of the day on to her own paper.

Physical Education
Played at the park with friends this week.

Week of March 8-14

Life Skills, Science, Physical Education
Had gardening day. Faith and I tended to the back yard in preparation for spring planting. She helped dig, pull up vines, and plant some new plants. Learned how gardening can be incorporated into exercise. Learned about transplanting "cast iron" plants, watering, root systems, shade versus sun loving plants, etc.

Reading
Faith began reading May Bird and the Ever After, by Anderson.

Math
Addition facts practice.

Spelling, Writing
Practiced tracing and copying 6 spelling words (blink, tray, white, hopeful, pull, raise).

Bible Study, Writing, Reading
Family Bible study, Faith wrote the verse of the day on her own paper.