January 16, 2012

Pilot

• Math - complete rows 1-4 on page 18 and #7-14 on page 19
• Math Rider - 10 minutes
• Write each 'e' word twice and say out loud to me
• Complete writing pages 99-100
• "Subjects/Predicate" page 6
• Spell & Write book - fix errors on pg. 36 and complete pages 43-45
• Building Spelling Skills - complete page 72 and 73
• Practice piano
• Read Shiloh for 20 minutes
• Read Proverbs 16 and write out one verse
• Work on your AWANA verses

Lego-Man

• Complete Rows 1-4 on page 20
• Write each 'e' word twice and say out loud to me
• Spell & Write book - complete pages 43-44
• Spelling Skills book - complete pages 58-59
• Complete writing pages 99-100
• "Subjects/Predicate" page 6
• Practice piano
• Read Johnny Tremain for 20 minutes
• Read Proverbs 16 and write out one verse
• Read Chapter 7 of The Case for Christ - finished today

Happy

• Complete math lessons
• Practiced piano

Today we also headed back to our pottery class to finish up. The kids glazed their bowl creations. We'll be picking up the finished pieces in a few weeks. 

Day #69/175 Days

December 13, 2011 - Art Class

Today we headed north again for our monthly art class. This month we did watercolor. It was fun. Karen showed the kids how to do various techniques. At the end of the class they were able to pick one of their favorite creations and have it matted. They did a great job.

 Day #58/175 Days

November 15, 2011 - Fine Arts Day

The morning was spent at our monthly art class. (I'll add photos later) It was a small class today and the kids worked with leather. They were allowed to design anything they wanted to and create it using leather. The two younger boys created large pouches. My oldest son created a case for his laptop. They all really enjoyed this class.

The afternoon was spent at piano lessons.

While driving we listened to Christmas music.

Day #53/175 Days

October 25, 2011 - Art Class

Today was our second monthly art class. The children worked at glazing all the pieces they had made before. Karen also had a fun recycling project for them. She took them outside one-by-one to use a lot of fun packing materials to create costumes and whatever their imaginations could come up with.

Lego-Man glazing his plate.

Happy's projects

Conductor glazing his plate.

Happy showing off his new bubble wrap coat and arm guards.

Lego-Man ended up with a sword and Conductor a shield.

 And yes, Happy even wore his outfit to piano lessons. 

Day #44/175 Days

September 27, 2011 - Art Class

Last year we were able to take monthly art classes at a studio about 40 minutes from where we live. They were fantastic. Karen does a great job with the kids. I love how she shows them the technique they are learning and gives minimal instruction. The kids are then allowed to create to their heart's content. The price is definitely worth it.

I was thrilled to learn we were going to have classes again this year. Today was our first one. The kids worked with pottery and a technique called "slumping." They were given flat, thin pieces of clay and told to create bowls or plates. The "slumping" is when you take a mold of sorts and "slump" the clay in to to get the shape.

Conductor constructing an intricate plate.

Lego-Man's final piece

Happy "slumping" a shell shaped bowl.

Happy's "polka dot duck"

After class we headed to a nearby park with a couple other families from class. The kids enjoyed time playing on the playground and the adults enjoyed some conversation. It was so nice to enjoy a wonderful day outside.

Finally the boys and I headed over to our piano lessons to end our day.

Day #25/175 Days