And, since the snow seems to be a constant around here (thought it DID melt this week), I thought it would be a great time to bring out Snowflake Bentley and do some 'snow' themed activities.
Monday
- We read part of Snowflake Bentley.
- Explored our microscope using {free} 3-Part Cards from Montessori Materials
- Attempted to use our microscope only to find out it doesn't work very well. Boo.
- Made fake snow using a science kit from the dollar store. This was fun, but apparently you aren't supposed to touch it. Oops!
- Discussed opposites using a {free} printable from Every Star is Different. Mostly for Charger, but Mustang listened in.
- Used another {free} printable from Every Star is Different to work on labeling nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Tuesday
- Read the second 1/2 of Snowflake Bentley.
- Discussed symmetry and properties of a snowflake (6 branches, no two alike, etc).
- Used a printable from Making Learning Fun to 'build' symmetrical snowflakes. This was below Mustang, but Charger really did not like it. Oh well!
- Cut out our own snowflakes
- Introduced the ruler and used it to measure snowflakes with a {free} printable from Every Star is Different.
- Added Martin Van Buren to our President Notebook.
- Made Snoopy Sno-cones (definitely a highlight of our day).
Wednesday
- Talked about avalanches, blizzards, and ice storms using printables from Every Star is Different (I really liked her free printable pack if you can't tell!). (links above)
- Used another printable from the pack to match phonograms and words (I did cut the words off the bottom of the cards since the kids can both read).
- Added Georgia to our state notebooks.
- Practiced our AWANA memory verses, Mustang and Charger each completed 3 sections.
- Didn't use my camera at all, and so no photos!!
Thursday
I managed to catch another bug, and the kids were thrilled to get a day off school. I, however, would rather reserve days off for nice sunny days. I didn't have much of a choice, though! We were supposed to talk about Groundhogs and shadows. What my kids don't know is that we will likely have a short makeup day tomorrow, Saturday, so that we can talk about Groundhog day BEFORE Groundhog day :).
So that's our wrap up for this week. Overall, it went well. I'm looking forward to introducing the Olympics next week! Hope your week went well!
God Bless,
Lisa
3 comments:
You got a lot done this week. You are right, being stuck in the house does help to get a lot accomplished.
What a great month of learning!! I MUST do a better job taking pictures!! Looks like you guys had fun learning about snowflakes!
It looks like you had a good week. Here in the Northwest we have missed snow in January. You are the second person that mentioned reading Snowflake Bentley. I will have to see if the library has that book.
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