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1st Grade, Rome to Reformation Week 13: Constantine, Nicene Creed, Digestive System, Tower of Babel, Abraham

BIBLE We memorized Rom 12:1-6 Lil Sis memorized Pr 12:18 The words of the thoughtless cut like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. We finished up Revelations and read some stories from Trials and Triumphs together with History. We also learnt about the Nicene Creed. For Lil Sis, she read the Tower of Babel story and the story of Abraham. HISTORY We learnt about Constantine and how the Roman Empire became Christian. Our children really literally breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Christians were no longer persecuted. However, I could see that they were unsure about the wealth that was poured upon the Christians by Constantine. We also read about Athanasius, Ambrose and Augustine. Finally we listened to Story of the World about the Fall of Rome and how the tribes invaded. We continued on Twice Freed. To end off the study of Romans, we TRIED to have a Roman Feast. It has been difficult, so in the end, I tho

1st Grade, Rome to Reformation Week 12: Flavian Dynasty, Colosseum, Five Good Emperors, Brains, Cain/Abel, Noah's Ark

BIBLE We memorized Rom 12:4-5 and revised the verses before Lil Sis continued to memorize Proverbs 12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. We read Revelations and the letters to the churches. For Lil Sis, she read the Cain and Abel Story and Noah's Ark in her reader. HISTORY This week we began Twice Freed. We really enjoy these historical fiction. Twice Freed has shorter chapters so it is easier to read. We continued reading Galen and the Gateway to Medicine, but I did summarize some of them. We learnt about the Flavian Dynasty and the five good rulers who followed. We also learnt about the chariot races and the Colosseum. And we read the Androcles and the Lion We listened to the first chapter of Story of the World. (We bought the audiobook version as well) LANGUAGE The older kids continued on Rod and Staff English. Lil Sis worked on her phonics, bible books and bible notebook The o

1st Grade, Rome to Reformation Week 11: Paul, Long Bone, Eye

BIBLE We memorized Rom 12:3 and revised the verses before Lil Sis memorized Proverbs 12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. We read on the missionary trips of Paul. The Victor's Journey to the Bible has very good maps for us to follow along.The children enjoyed the readings. HISTORY Together with Acts, we read about the development of Christianity. We finished Bronze Bow this week. What a GREAT book!! We continued reading Galen and the Gateway to Medicine LANGUAGE The older kids continued on Rod and Staff English. Lil Sis worked on her phonics, bible books and bible notebook The Sad Day The older two did the test for Lesson 5  康軒一下  for Mandarin Chinese and Lil Sis learnt more bopomofo. We learnt two more Latin words "caput" and "dens, dentis" this week. We did Spelling Power. MATH Lil Sis started to do worksheets on subtraction. She is getting independent