School Report: February Week?

• Artist: Caspar David Friedrich
• Composer: Franz Liszt
• Extras: Amanda got her cast off this month! Writer's Club, Valentines Party, Bee Keeping Essays, Spelling Bee.
• Scripture of the Week: Esther 4:14, Proverbs 3:5.
• Greece Unit: STOW ch 18-20 (1/2 of 20); The Children's Homer.
• Miles (Preschool): phonics flashcards.
• Amanda (1st grade): Blue Bay Mystery Boxcar Children #6 (68 taking turns reading with mom), phonics readers (finished book 5 and half of 6); Island Story (ch 8), 50 Famous Stories Retold (Bruce and the Spider, The Black Douglas), Aesop (The Ants and the Grasshopper), Paddle to the Sea (ch. 19), Burgess Bird Book (Chipper and Tree Sparrow), Child's Garden of Verses (finished).
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): Five Little Peppers (150), Little House on the Prairie (252). Phonics: Set 5 book 12 (finished), and book 13 (all stories). Island Story (ch 26-27 Death of William the Conquerer, William the Red), Child's History of the World (ch 50 Real Castles), A Tree in the Trail (ch 8-11), Burgess Animal Book (ch 10-13). Poetry by Walter de la Mare.
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): The Jungle Book (168), King of the Wind (finished), The Little White Horse (finished), Anne's House of Dreams (finished), Anne of Ingleside (finished), Rainbow Valley (finished), Rilla of Ingleside (80),the Woodbegoods (finished), The Wheel on the School (102), The Bears of Blue River (217), Captivity of Mary of Scottland (part 5), Inventions (ch 6-7 Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin, Elias Howe and the Sewing Machine), Heroes (The Argonauts Part 1 and 2). American Tall Tales (Davey Crocket, Mike Fink), Trial and Triumph (22, 23), Tales of Shakespeare (Taming of the Shrew), Island Story (ch 73-79), Science Lab (through p. 23). Poetry by Sara Teasdale.
• Read aloud: Children's Homer (Greece unit), Gooney Bird and the Room Mother, David Copperfield, The Little Duke, The Pilgrim's Progress (p. 98).
• Gospel Study: Book of Mormon (finished Mormon); Pres. Uchtdorf (Happiness Your Heritage), Elder Dallin H. Oaks (Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament), (Nov. 08 Ensign).
• Shakespeare: Love's Labor Lost (Act II).
• Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt: Life of Discovery (finished).

School Report Jan 5-9

• Greece Unit: Pandora's Box, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Minoans.
• Astronomy Unit: learned about the Big and Little Dippers, North Star (Polaris), Earth rotating on Axis, the sun and seasons.
• Miles (Preschool): stories about Moonbear and Little Bear. David and Goliath.
• Amanda (1st grade): read Frog and Toad Are Friends to Mom; King Alfred and the Beggar, cont. Benjamin Franklin, cont. Paddle to the Sea, Smudge the Little Lost Lamb, Child's Garden of Verses.
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): Five Little peppers (108), Little House on the Prairie (162). Cont. The Little Duke, cont. A Tree in the Trail, CHOW 49, Story of Mankind ch 30. Phonics: Russ Fixes Lunch (Set 5 Book 10), Who Wants Soup, The Old Queen Who Went to Town (Set 5 book 11). Poetry by Walter de la Mare.
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): Anne of Windy Poplars (finished), The Princess and the Goblin (finished), King of the Wind (67), The Little White Horse (45), Anne's House of Dreams (74), the Woodbegoods (90). Parables of Nature. Poetry by Sara Teasdale.
• Read aloud: Peter Pan (142), Children of the New Forest (finished), The Water Horse (76).
• Gospel Study: Book of Mormon (3 Nephi 13-17); Sister Julie Beck, Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society (Nov. 08 Ensign).
• Shakespeare: Love's Labor Lost (act 1, scene 2). The Tempest (Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit).
• Biography: Starry Messenger (Galileo), Eleanor Roosevelt: Life of Discovery (Russell Freedman).

School Report Dec 29-Jan 2, 08

• Field Trip: Live Bird Show, Lehi Hutchings Museum.
• Miles (Preschool): new books from Christmas.
• Amanda (1st grade): more math than personal reading this week. Lots of stories from Christmas and reading from Mom and Dad.
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (finished some time ago), Five Little peppers (102), Little House on the Prairie (128), started Heidi.
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): English Fairy Tales (finished some time ago), Anne of Avonlea (finished some time ago), Anne of the Island (finished), Anne of Windy Poplars (147), The Princess and the Goblin (209), King of the Wind (44), The Little White Horse (34).
• Read aloud: Peter Pan (124), Misty of Chincoteague (finished), Children of the New Forest (294), finished Sophie hits six, started The Water Horse.
• Gospel Study: Book of Mormon (we are on 3 Nephi 13); President Monson, Until We Meet Again; Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, The Ministry of Angels (Nov. 08 Ensign).
• Shakespeare: Love's Labor Lost (act 1, scene 1).
• Extra: lots of time with grandparents and cousins for New Years.

School Report Nov 17-21

• Field Trip: Reptile Show.
• Memorization: Alma 37:6.
• Thanksgiving Unit: reading about William Bradford.
• AO History: (Y1) biography of George Washington; (Y2) The Little Duke; (Y3) Marco Polo.
• Miles (Preschool): Billy and Blaze stories.
• Amanda (1st grade): Teach Us Amelia Bedelia; phonics reader set 4 book _
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 144), Five Little peppers (78) Little House on the Prairie (70).
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): finished Water Babies, English Fairy Tales (188), Call of the Wild (finished), started Anne of Avonlea, started The Captivity of Mary of Scottland.
• Read aloud: Peter Pan (Amanda), Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: Book of Mormon Helaman 11-; President Monson, Joy in the Journey (Nov. 08 Ensign).
• Shakespeare: Midsummer Night's Dream by Charles and Mary Lamb
• Extra: Culture Tales.

Just a glimpse!

I like writing up our school reports to remind me what we have done and where we are going. This is just a glimpse into the many things that are going on in our school. I don't include every reading, just the highlights and particularly the things that we are doing together. Some of the things that are not included are our individual scripture readings (currently Old Testament and the Book of Mormon), science, nature study, poetry, composer and artist studies.

School Report Nov 10-14

• Other: Math Club; dentist appointments.
• Memorization: 1 Nephi 9:6
• Thanksgiving Unit: started reading about William Bradford.
• AO History: (Y1) how Caligula conquered Britain, Horatius at the bridge, biography of George Washington; (Y2) The Battle of Stamford Bridge, The Little Duke; (Y3) Child's History of the World ch 65, Marco Polo, TCCO ch. 7.
• Miles (Preschool): stories from Africa.
• Amanda (1st grade): phonics reader set 4 book 3 (The Trunk in the Well and Lil Helps Tom).
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 133), Five Little peppers (60) Little House on the Prairie (36).
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): reading Water Babies, English Fairy Tales (90), Call of the Wild (150).
• Read aloud: Peter Pan (Amanda), Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: chapter 10 of Preach My Gospel; Book of Mormon Helaman 7-10; Sister Dalton, A Return to Virtue (Nov. 08 Ensign).

School Report Nov. 3-7

• Field Trip: Space Mission Odyssey Simulation.
• Gov/Election Unit: Learned about the legislative branch and elections. Election day colored map of McCain/Obama electoral votes.
• AO History: (Y1) read about Julius Caesar coming to Britain and about Regulus; (Y2) Charlemagne, started The Little Duke; (Y3) Our Island Story 62-71, TCCO ch. 6.
• Miles (Preschool): Letter "p" activities.
• Amanda (1st grade): phonics readers.
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 114), Five Little peppers (52). Hannah says her favorite part of school this week was assigned reading, she really likes her books!
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): reading Water Babies (197), Anne of Green Gables (finished), Linnets and Valerians, English Fairy Tales (20), Call of the Wild (130). Emily's favorite parts of school this week was Space Camp and listening to Children of the New Forest.
• Read aloud: The Golden Goblet (history) finished, Charlotte's Web (Amanda) finished, Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: Started chapter 10 of Preach My Gospel; Book of Mormon Helaman 4-6.

School Report Oct 27-31

• Extra: Halloween parties galore! Carving pumpkins.
• Field Trip: Eyring Science Center at BYU.
• Gov/Election Unit: Learned about the judicial branch and colored/drew pictures of the Supreme Court.
• Shakespeare: the Two Gentleman of Verona
• History: We didn't get to our ancient history readings.
• AO History: (Y1) read about Julius Caesar coming to Britain and about Regulus; (Y2) Charlemagne, started The Little Duke; (Y3) Our Island Story 62-71, TCCO ch. 6.
• Miles (Preschool): played a lot! Nothing formal this week.
• Amanda (1st grade): says her favorite thing she learned this week was about the Supreme Court. Helped cook waffles.
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 114), Five Little peppers (52). Hannah says her favorite part of school this week was assigned reading, she really likes her books!
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): reading Water Babies (194), Anne of Green Gables (128), Linnets and Valerians. Emily's favorite parts of school this week were reading Linnets and Valerians, Our Island Story, Anne of Green Gables and listening to Children of the New Forest.
• Read aloud: The Golden Goblet (history), Charlotte's Web (Amanda), Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: Righteous Traditions (Sister Lant's talk, Ensign, May '08 Ensign); Book of Mormon Helaman 1-3.
  

School Report Oct 20-24

• Extra: shared memorized poems at Poetry in the Park
• Gov/Election Unit: Learned about the executive branch.
• Field Trip: Kaleidoscope Dance Performance; Bean Museum
• History: reading about Egypt, mummies. Started tomato mummies in salt.
• Miles (Preschool): story kit about Cowboys.
• Amanda (1st grade): read the Gingerbread the Little Red Hen, read Boy, phonics reader 2 part 2, finished Dinosaurs Before Dark (mom read),
• Hannah's Reading (3rd grade): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 90)
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): finished Swallows and Amazons, reading Water Babies, reading Anne of Green Gables.
• Read aloud: The Golden Goblet (history), Charlotte's Web (Amanda), Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: Pres. Packer (May '08 Ensign); Book of Mormon Alma 60-63.
• Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew; we also watched Kiss Me Kate.
  

School Report Oct 13-17

• Gov/Election Unit: Learned about elections and running for office.
• Field Trip: Cornbelly's
• Hannah's Reading: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (pg. 90)
• Emily's Reading (4th/5th grade): finished At the Back of the North Wind, finished Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, reading Swallows and Amazons (p. 325), reading Water Babies (pg. 101)
• Read aloud: The Golden Goblet (history), Charlotte's Web (Amanda), Misty of Chincoteague (Hannah), Children of the New Forest (Emily).
• Gospel Study: Special Experiences, E. Rasband (May '08 Ensign); Book of Mormon Alma 56-59.