Wed. 3/7: NEST meeting
3/12 - 3/16: Spring Break!
3/21- 10:00-11 Parent Informational. Tell your friends!
Last week before Spring break! This year is just flying by. Your kiddos have worked so hard and are making amazing progress. I am so thankful for this partnership with you and continue to pray for peaceful, productive homeschool days for all of you.
*Please continue monitoring correct letter AND number formation. If your child writes one backward ask THEM to identify which one is backwards and self-correct.
This week we study Abraham Lincoln. Here are a few of his famous quotes worth pondering:
“My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Math
Objectives: to add or subtract from a number within 10;to use a number line to add or subtract; to understand the connection between number bonds and addition/subtraction; understand how to solve simple story problems.
- This week we focus on both addition and subtraction. We want students to see the connection between adding and subtracting. This can easily be seen with number bonds. In addition we are missing the "whole", while in subtraction we are missing a "part". We continue to use a number line to add and subtract (counting forward in addition and counting back in subtraction). Remember to read through the "Introduction" at the bottom of the math pages. This is an important part of the lesson!
Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words and sentences with long a and long e/silent e pattern; to be able to differentiate between a short vowel and a long vowel word.
- We are continuing our study of long vowels with silent e. This can be tricky for some students, so please take your time at home to ensure understanding.
- Please follow up each lesson and mini book review, by having your child read to you, a book at their appropriate level. This should be done at a separate time of the day from their OPG lesson.
Writing
Objectives: To write the capital letters and lower case letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write first and last names correctly on handwriting paper; to be able to accurately copy a sentence, using handwriting lines correctly.
- Handwriting this week will be over our new poem "All Things Bright and Beautiful."
- Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation!
- All poems can be found here
Spelling
Objectives: To be able to differentiate when to use a "c" vs. a "k" by using our spelling rule.
Objectives: To be able to differentiate when to use a "c" vs. a "k" by using our spelling rule.
- Please begin each lesson by reviewing all phonogram cards introduced this far, as well as all key cards. Repetition is key for retention at this tender age. Make it fun! Do a jumping jack as you say each sound, clap your hands, snap your fingers, etc.
- *A reminder: Once we have covered a certain skill in AAS, we should begin holding our students accountable for using those skills on their own. Encourage them to write words and sentences using the skills they have learned.
- Please make sure to return Spelling Journals daily!
History
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
- Song for the semester: The Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc
Science
Objectives: to be able to identify the parts of a plant and what their job is; to describe the life cycle of a plant; to be able to discuss God's purpose for plants.
- This week we begin our unit on "Plants". We are excited to spend a few weeks learning all about God's marvelous creation! Weather permitting, we hope to dig in with some hands-on exploration.
Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of the Southern States of the US.
- Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
- Southern States of the US due 3/23
Memory Work
Objectives: To memorize true, good, and beautiful pieces and recite to the class.
- "All things Bright and Beautiful" is our last poem of the year. In class we are singing it to this tune:
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Matthew verses, Geography song, Timeline song)
