This wrap-up will have to cover 2 weeks or more. I’m not sure how long it’s been since I’ve posted.
Our core subjects are moving along well for both of my older children. My son is not particularly fond of all the practice in Analytical Grammar, but we’ve only got 3 more weeks to go. That part he likes! I like that I am sure he is really mastering grammar. I won’t have any hesitation about not teaching grammar after finishing the Analytical Grammar course, though I do plan to use the review materials.
Life of Fred – Beginning Algebra is a super program for my older son. I love the Home Companion that goes along with it. It has all the chapters broken down into daily lessons AND includes additional problems. It is sufficient practice for him. I don’t think there is enough practice for everyone, but he really gets math. I’m having a great time explaining some of the problems when he has difficulty.
Science is well, stalled again. We’ve finished Module 2 in General Science, but I still haven’t found the time to give him the test! This week I will and we’ll start moving again. I also need to get to science with the others.
We’re still studying Colonial U.S. in Tapestry of Grace. We’ve taken 2 weeks to finish one week of material because we were so busy, and there was a LOT of reading in that one week. To supplement our studies, we visited the NC Museum of History Colonial Days. There was a wonderful traveling exhibit about George Washington.
You could dress in period costumes,
or play in a Revolutionary War tent.
Since the museum was right across the street from the State Capitol building, we walked over and took a look around. This statue shows the 3 U.S. Presidents that North Carolina has claim to (though somewhat disputed).
Last weekend we went to the fair. We didn’t ride many rides this year. (I rode none since I’m pregnant.)
The younger children had NOT gone to Carowinds this summer, so we did let them ride a few.
We looked at the animals. This rabbit has the softest fur. I think it was a Rex.
We also checked on our project entries. My daughter won 3rd prize for her candle and my son 2nd for his technology poster.
But the biggest thing that has kept me so busy lately is Cross Country. I am so proud of my son and what he’s accomplished. It has been a great experience for him, even if it has been exhausting for me.
It sounds as though you’ve had fun and learned a lot. And as for science, it always takes a while to get into the swing of things, right?
We’re almost finished the harvesting, so now we can begin to focus more on bookwork. That’s a good thing.
I put up my tag post. Your questions were great. 🙂
Annie Kate
What fun! Do they do colonial days every year? I will have to look into that.
Blessings,
Dawn
I don’t know if they do Colonial Days every year or not. I just heard about it on the day before because NCHE posted it on Facebook.
It sounds like things are going well for you. What age group is that Analytical Grammar for? Grammar has not been out strong point, and though the kids are doing pretty well with it, it would be nice to find something extra they can do. But they are teens, so anything for little kids wouldn’t work. Just wondering how it’s laid out, if it’s geared towards little kids are just work? 🙂
JoAnn
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