Week 1

What a most excellent day!!! It is always a treasure to see God at work and how He weaves these classes together in His perfect and glorious way!

This First week is a bit like Kindergarten all over again.  We are getting to know each and learning what new freedoms we have and do not have.  Manny we missed you and cannot wait for you to come to class :)

If anyone has any questions that come up, or just need to talk, please call, email, or txt.

Algebra: In class we reviewed lessons 5 through 8.  I emphasized memorizing rules and formulas now instead of later.....IT WILL MAKE THINGS EASIER :)
Homework: Lessons 5 through 8

Latin: We introduced nouns and declension endings by working on our English.  I had to laugh when I went blank on direct object versus indirect object.  But I had Lee to help me out so all was good.
Homework: See guide

Lost Tools: In class we talked about invention, arrangement, and elocution.  We created our own ANI chart asking "Whether Mr. Tumnus should have turned Lucy in to the White Witch?".  We talked about how to use questions.
Homework: See PDF guide.(if you could not open, email me)  Bring their personal ANI chart to class next week.

Rhetoric: This week we started to get to know each other.  I loved that everyone felt comfortable to talk and share a bit about themselves.  I shared what is expected each week and how to use the Rhetoric Journals I handed out at orientation.  Make sure they have them next week. Start now on Catechism Questions.
Homework: See guide.

Science: We discussed how to do research.  While an occasional internet site is acceptable (NO WIKI), I encouraged them to find other sources.  Children's book are great for this strand, along with encyclopedias.  The children need at least 2 sources.  They can be a general or specific as they like.   I require a picture (not printed, hand drawn), one paragraph, and a bibliography. I provided some tools to help them with their bibliography and taking notes.  If they are researching something that really excites them and they want to do more, PLEASE feel free to go ahead.
Homework: See guide

Geography:  Well.......I am not sure they realized exactly what geography would look like.  They sure do now :)  We talked about our guide, the notebook and Atlas are all resources.  I stressed in detail SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY.  One more time, SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY.  Set a timer for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon.  You cannot wait until 2 days before to start.  Practice drawing and then practice again.  Start with one section then move to another, do not try to tackle all at once.  We will have a matching test on the terms with each test, so make sure they are not forgetting those.
Homework: See guide