First Grade- Week in Review #5

Another great week down and in the books for us.

We started on our Apple Unit this week. I think Senior really enjoyed working on the same theme as Gator-Tot but with activities for his level. This is our first time working on a Lapbook together. I hope he enjoys it because they look like a lot of fun.


Here is Senior working on his Apple Math.

Math U See: Took the Lesson 8 test and then completed Lesson 9. He also worked more with time and money.

First Language Lessons: Completed Lessons 26-29. He addressed and mailed himself a letter this week and can't wait to get it back- so sweet! On Tuesday, I introduced Senior's third poem and he already has it memorized! His favorite part of FLL is the poem memorization! To all the other FLL users- did you know that Jolanthe at Homeschool Creations has made all of the poems into printables? Go check her out!

All About Spelling: Completed Step 11 and 12. I think he is finally starting to be challenged! Woo Hoo!

Reading: His book this week was "The Long Way to a New Land". We used the author's teacher guide to discuss each chapter.

I also found this study guide but it is a bit above Senior's writing level.

Adventures: Bible- We made a sun "stain glass" window to remind us that Jesus is The Light of the World. No burns this time, ha ha!


Here is the finished product. I love Senior's work area!


History: We made an oiled window just like the Pilgrims!


We also planted corn like the Indian's taught the Pilgrims. Can you see our fish (white paper)? Somehow I don't think this is what Squanto had in mind, ha ha.

In Science, we talked more about stars and constellations.

Can I say it again? I love book basket!


Today, Senior had his first Recorder class and LOVED it!


He came home and wanted to practice right away. He only stopped because the babies are napping. I hope that enthusiasm continues all year!


Check over at Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers to see what others were up to this week.