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MFW Exploration to 1850 WEEK 22: Cpt Cook, Beginning of French Revolution, Amphibians, Reptiles

Guest post by Big Bro Bible This week we revised James  1-3:3 and memorized 3:4-7 History We learnt about Captain Cook and the French Revolution For state study, we learnt about Massachusetts, Georgia and Connecticut.  We made Quiche Lorraine because of the French Revolution Study. We also found these books in the Elmhurst Library. Language We continued with Spelling power and Rod and Staff. Science This week we learnt about  Amphibians Reptiles Art We are using Artistic Pursuits K-3 (Book 2) this year. For art, we did light pastel over dark background. Book Basket Books we read for leisure Big Bro Big Sis Lil Sis

MFW Exploration to 1850 WEEK 21: George Washington, Fish

Bible This week we revised James 2, and went on to 3:1-3 We sang Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. History We learnt about the days after the Peace Treaty was signed. The "what's next?" part was actually interesting! We also learnt about George Washington. This is an interesting book for this section. We also started the state study. Language We continued with Spelling power and Rod and Staff. Science This week we learnt about fish. We did the archerfish activity which was quite fun. Art We are using Artistic Pursuits K-3 (Book 2) this year. WE skipped art this week. Book Basket Books we read for leisure Big Bro Big Sis Lil Sis

Ticket to Ride: Boardgame Review

My mom bought the kids this boardgame for Christmas. Just right for this year as we study the American History! It. is. so. fun!!!!!!! Really enjoyed it. Even our 7 year old played with much fun and strategy. I don't think it was too hard to play. It is also not too un-challenging. 5 stars!

Preschool: Christmas

The favorite season of mine!! FOODS of Christmas Advent Calendar (with sunflower lecithin instead of soy for Lil Sis! Yay!) I LOVE LOVE LOVE this panettone from Trader Joe's Strawberry santas. =)  Christmas tree brownies Gingerbread houses! Meringue Mushrooms Used on the Buche De Noel. Tangrams Drawing circles for patterns Learning patterns and candycanes Numbers Playdough tree File folder games. Very fun. Memory Game! We did some of these too. Another filefolder game Baby Jesus craft Handprint Reindeer hat. So cute. Counting snowflakes And of course, why not...just draw around with whiteboard markers. Baby Sis' name on Christmas lights! Memory Some worksheets Great fun dot to dot worksheets! OOH We love this paper plate wreath so much we put it on our door. =) I told them the Christmas story, but I accidentally made th