May 1, 2009
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Grace’s memory work
Hello! Things were a little crazy this morning (maids were here) but I did manage to read the Bible to the children. We read about Naaman’s greedy servant, in 11 Kings. Then, they all wrote stories at the kitchen table. Grace is working on a turtle story, Jacob did a “Story Starter” page (see attached link), and Ethan wrote about getting a new Webkinz. Next, Jacob and Ethan did math papers. I had to teach Ethan how to convert temperature from C to F. The boys still need to do LA and Grace has to do Math, but right now they are all resting and reading. (Mama Schoolteacher needed a break). I also plan on reading Homer later, too.
I found out today that Ethan has been skipping work in his math book instead of asking me for help. I had to talk to him about that. He had to do two lessons today to catch up.
How’s your homeschool day going?
Grace memorized a poem this week in Language Arts and I thought it would be fun to videotape her. As an added bonus, I put Seth in her lap! I thought Grace did a good job. I hope you like it!
Here are the words so you can follow along:
Don’t Give Up
If you’ve tried and have not won,
Never stop for crying;
All that’s great and good is done
Just by patient trying.Though young birds, in flying, fall,
Still their wings grow stronger;
And the next time they can keep
Up a little longer.Though the sturdy oak has known
Many a blast that bowed her,
She has risen again, and grown
Loftier and prouder.If by easy work you beat,
Who the more will prize you?
Gaining victory from defeat,
That’s the test that tries you!~Phoebe Cary
(edit, now it’s 7pm) I actually followed through and got the kids all finished up for today and they did good work. We never did read anything from Homer but that’s okay. . . .
Comments (4)
wow. i really think Seth looks like your hubby.
I like your video:) I enjoyed stopping by your new blog, even though I don’t homeschool.
Sounds like a good day. Great job on the poem Grace! I love the extra bonus! Good job looking cute Seth!!
We are going to work on several things now. Bible, History, and Algebra. David has been sick, so watched “The end of the Spear” movie this morning. We watched it last night for movie night with the youth, and David wasn’t able to go. It is both wonderful and sad. But you see the Lord working out His goodness and salvation. We got to meet Mincaye and Steve Saint when it was released a couple years ago, and David bought the book to read.
I like the pretty header! Lord bless, Jenny
I’m so impressed. Good for her. I loved hearing Seth’s baby “noises”.
We’ve had a good day with our homeschool–the boys are working on some crafts for mother’s day for the grandmothers. I don’t know how, but Mother’s day seemed to sneak up on me this year
. I hope we’ll be able to get our projects done in time to send them in the mail.