The week started out predictable yet ended unpredictable.
We ended up having short school days due to computer issues from the weekend and some unscheduled errands that had to be done. We were able to start our study of Ancient Rome. We are using Homeschoolshare’s Ancient Rome Lapbook . Of course, as electric homeschoolers I have added a few hands on projects (which I hope to share soon), found some other printouts to use along with HSS lapbook.
We spent a little time on reviewing the continents and ocean names of the world and their location. Generally, speaking my kids can identify the continents and oceans on the world map hanging in our dining room. But I wanted to make sure independently they could identify them without looking at the map hanging up. I was pleasantly surprised! After 3 days of practice they knew them perfectly. Down the road, we’ll have to practice spelling but for now I am satisfied with them knowing where they are located on a map and what their proper names are. I printed off Enchanted Learning’s Label Continents Map worksheet. Not only did it require my kids to figure out the continents and oceans but it also made them label the equator, North, and South poles.
As a family, we read a few more chapters from ” The Invention of Hugo Cabret”. This book by far has been one of the best to read out loud as a family! Since you have to look at the illustrations to get the full effect of the story we all snuggle together on our IKEA love seat. I recommend it for anyone that has a kid that loves picture books, inventions, Paris, and/or mystery.
Lastly, we were able to work in a few V-day related art projects. This year we ended up painting a few different ways. Of course, we adapted from the projects below but we thank the following blogs for giving us inspiration!
Side-Ways Hand Heart In A Frame
Overall, it was a pretty fulfilling week~even though we ended up doing a ton of unplanned things! Which is just another reason I love homeschooling~ it allows for life to happen!
