We are back on track for the year of 2012. We started our second week this past Monday morning and are having a wonderful time. I am very thankful to have kids who love school and love to learn. As for curriculum, not much has changed from the first half of the school year. I have actually added a couple of more subjects.
For my younger two kids, we are still using Bob Jones Math, grades 1 and 2. I have added Bob Jones Phonics/English for 1st grade. We are still using Hooked on Phonics and I have now added their Bonus workbooks as well. For science, I am continuing on with Apologia’s Botany. This semester, I have added art for all three of my kids. We are using See The Light art curriculum. I am really excited about this art curriculum and will be dedicating another post, just for it. Mystery of History is still our choice for history. I am loving how they have short lessons and easy to do projects for the kids.
The kids really got into their lesson on Monday. We read about Egypt, pharaohs and mummies! The kids enjoyed hearing how the pyramids were built and how the Egyptians were mummified. My oldest daughter showed our kids this really cool website that takes you through each step of mummification.
The kids really got into their lesson on Monday. We read about Egypt, pharaohs and mummies! The kids enjoyed hearing how the pyramids were built and how the Egyptians were mummified. My oldest daughter showed our kids this really cool website that takes you through each step of mummification.
We decided to do a little mummifying of our own! The kids took a couple of their stuffed animals and we wrapped toilet paper around them until they were completely covered.
Then, I told the kids we were going to wrap them up just like a mummy. Their older sister decided to help out! How often can you wrap up a sibling in toilet paper? 😉
Samuel volunteered to go first!
I am thinking older sibling might be enjoying this a little too much!
What has been your favorite part of school so far this year?
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We loved MOH however we are going to pick it up next year again. I felt my smallest just couldnt get it. We did love the Mummy activity and yes I think like yours mine enjoyed it a little much. There is a website somewhere that showed the process with an apple too! Loved the mummy link. We are actually going next month to an Exhibit to see mummies!! Can't wait for that! XOXO
Joy, you are so creative. I will have to share some of your "mummie" ideas. I home schooled many years ago before all the wonderful resources were available. Have fun!