We took a "light" week which is usually a good way of letting Mommy refresh. The girls continue with math and reading and quite often we do "catch up" for any projects we may have not had time for in the previous week. But we don't do our full curriculum which means no history, science, art, etc. I try to do this every 6-7 weeks though it was earlier this time.
We started our week with a camping trip at Peninsula State Park...a "living field trip"? It was a good time for our entire family as we got to spend time in God's wonderful world and explore nature a bit. The girls took a rigorous hike one day that they thoroughly enjoyed though we were all a bit surprised that they did so well with it.
Eric and Sean getting ready to hike!
The girls enjoying the scenic view of Lake Michigan. I do not know why Hannah looks so unenthusiastic
On our way home we stopped and took in a corn maze. The kids loved that--they'd never been in one before!.
Unfortunately the rest of our week wasn't any less busy--this week was truly a pathetic attempt at a "light week". We did get some math and reading accomplished--but not much. And that's okay--so long as we get our 34 weeks of "full weeks" in we are fine-the light weeks are just there for my sanity but certainly not for necessity.
We took a couple days to have a rummage sale with some other homeschooling friends. The girls did help sell cookies at the sale so I suppose that counts as economics?
Week 5 (per HOD) was a lot busier.
History: We continued to study the Pilgrims' stay in Holland. Life was very different for them in Holland vs. England and so we've been reading about the many ways this was true.
Science: We continued our study of the desert habitat. We studied cobras and spiny lizards.
Bible: This week we worked on memorizing Psalms 139:13-14 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well. The girls are not very good at memorizing but we work on it everyday nevertheless!
Field Trip: This week we enjoyed a trip to Little Farmer Apple Orchard. It was a very fun field trip. The kids got to learn about how bees pollinate the apples and more about the honeybee itself including watching an active hive. They learned about pests and then got to walk into a giant cooler and see how they store, clean, and sort the apples. This was followed by picking their own apple and a hayride to pick their pumpkin. They even got to enjoy caramel apples on the way home--with sprinkles, score!
And that was the highlight of our week! Next week we prepare for Daddy to be away for work again the following week so we are going to work ahead so that we can do some fun things while he's gone and not sacrifice school to do them! It will mean a busier week but it will be worth it!
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