Grades 2-3 Co-op meeting #12
History -- In history we discussed some different aspects of Greek life which can be found in the handouts the students brought home. They worked on the project during class; extra space should have been left for the kids to write the meanings of the words at home, if desired.
Geography -- We covered locations found in CCM for this week.
Religion -- We discussed the 6th and 9th Commandments with the emphasis on being pure and clean. Many of the students chose to draw their picture on NOT viewing bad images on TV.
English -- We covered the material in PLL 45 which taught the usage of see, saw, and have seen. After filling in the blanks orally, the students copied some of the sentences into their notebooks.
Science -- The topic for science was reptiles. The characteristics of reptiles were introduced, and the kids viewed a snake, inside and out! We also talked about the different kinds of reptiles: snakes, turtles, etc. Also during science, the kids handled and observed Miss P's young guinea pig, which was shared for show and tell.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
4th-6th Grade Co-op Week 12
Religion- Mrs. Powell discussed with the children the theme for the 3rd Sunday in Lent. She also talked to them about the Stations of the Cross.
Latin- Mrs. Powell went over Lesson 11 with the students. They were taught predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. Some students volunteered to read aloud the Latin sentence they wrote for homework.
English- I read aloud the story from ILL lesson 40. We discussed indentations at the beginning of a paragraph, how many paragraphs were in the story, and the main thought of each paragraph.Children are to complete this lesson at home.
Science- Children got to examine the inside and outside of a dissected snake while we discussed reptiles.
History- We discussed the geography of Ancient Greece and how the land effects the way people live. The students were introduced to Greek city-states, the differences between monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. We also talked about King Darius, and began discussing the Persian Wars, stopping after the Battle of Marathon. We will continue the discussion at our next class after the field trip!
Latin- Mrs. Powell went over Lesson 11 with the students. They were taught predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. Some students volunteered to read aloud the Latin sentence they wrote for homework.
English- I read aloud the story from ILL lesson 40. We discussed indentations at the beginning of a paragraph, how many paragraphs were in the story, and the main thought of each paragraph.Children are to complete this lesson at home.
Science- Children got to examine the inside and outside of a dissected snake while we discussed reptiles.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Co-op Meeting #12, K-1st
(although I missed today due to a sick child, here is what the kids did in my absence, thanks to Megan M. and Allison S.)
Religion - read and discussed Chapter 6 in O.H.F. about the Public Life of Jesus. The children did a coloring page depicting Jesus raising the dead girl to life.
English - picture study (PLL Lesson 140), discussion and story writing. The children were asked to "write" a story about what they saw in the picture, and they dictated their stories to the teachers.
Poetry - they worked on the second stanza of "The City Mouse Lives in a House". Any child who would like to perform the poem in front of the class has two weeks to practice for when we meet again, March 11.
History - they read (and I believe acted out, as we've done the past two weeks) the Aesop's Fable, "Two Travelers and a Bear". I did not find an appropriate coloring page for this story, but they did a copywork sheet on the moral "Misfortune is the test of true friendship". At home, there is plenty of writing space to copy the moral a second time. Another idea is to have the child draw freehand an illustration to show what they remember from the story.
Geography - the students traced the map of Greece, using a piece of tracing paper over top of the map of Ancient Greece we have worked with the last two weeks. At home, they may like to use colored pencils to color the land and sea, or add other details from the "master map" onto the traced copy.
Presentations - Finn M. brought in one of their family's baby chicks!
Science - they reviewed the characteristics of fish and amphibians and read about reptiles from the Handbook of Nature Study. As sometimes happens, the class ran out of time to add to the lapbooks this week. If you'd like to do so at home, simply write (or have your child draw depictions of) the characteristics of reptiles from the CCM Science question this week - backbones, scales, cold-blooded.
See you next week for the field trip!
Religion - read and discussed Chapter 6 in O.H.F. about the Public Life of Jesus. The children did a coloring page depicting Jesus raising the dead girl to life.
English - picture study (PLL Lesson 140), discussion and story writing. The children were asked to "write" a story about what they saw in the picture, and they dictated their stories to the teachers.
Poetry - they worked on the second stanza of "The City Mouse Lives in a House". Any child who would like to perform the poem in front of the class has two weeks to practice for when we meet again, March 11.
History - they read (and I believe acted out, as we've done the past two weeks) the Aesop's Fable, "Two Travelers and a Bear". I did not find an appropriate coloring page for this story, but they did a copywork sheet on the moral "Misfortune is the test of true friendship". At home, there is plenty of writing space to copy the moral a second time. Another idea is to have the child draw freehand an illustration to show what they remember from the story.
Geography - the students traced the map of Greece, using a piece of tracing paper over top of the map of Ancient Greece we have worked with the last two weeks. At home, they may like to use colored pencils to color the land and sea, or add other details from the "master map" onto the traced copy.
Presentations - Finn M. brought in one of their family's baby chicks!
Science - they reviewed the characteristics of fish and amphibians and read about reptiles from the Handbook of Nature Study. As sometimes happens, the class ran out of time to add to the lapbooks this week. If you'd like to do so at home, simply write (or have your child draw depictions of) the characteristics of reptiles from the CCM Science question this week - backbones, scales, cold-blooded.
See you next week for the field trip!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Virtue Co-op Week #12 (Loyalty)
Loyalty
The condition of being faithful to a person, family, country, idea or custom.
Synonym: devotedness
Antonym: disloyalty
"He who trusts himself is lost. He who trusts in God can do all things."
- St. Alphonsus Liguori
Don't talk about your friends or family members faults to other people.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Preschooler's Stations of the Cross Box
As my children and I were praying the Stations of the Cross today with C's new SOTC Box, it dawned on me that some parents of other preschoolers may not realize what they have! So, I'm here to explain it to you. Inside the box you will find 14 items. One for each station. These items are meant for your child to hold and look at for each station to better understand/remember what the station is about.
1st Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death (Piece of Twine, like the one wrapped around Jesus' wrists)
2nd Station: Jesus is Made to Carry His Cross (Wooden Cross)
3rd Station: Jesus Falls the First Time (Band-Aid #1)
4th Station: Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother (Blue ribbon, like Mother Mary's veil)
5th Station: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus (Wooden Heart, to represent Simon's change of heart)
6th Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus (Piece of cloth w/ face of Jesus)
7th Station: Jesus Falls a Second Time (Band-Aid #2)
8th Station: Women of Jerusalem Cry for Jesus (A Tissue)
9th Station: Jesus Falls a Third Time (Band-Aid #3)
10th Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments (Purple Felt)
11th Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (Nails)
12th Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Crucifix)
13th Station: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross (Picture of Pieta)
14th Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb (Rock, like the stone placed in front of the tomb)
Idea found here: Pondered In My Heart
1st Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death (Piece of Twine, like the one wrapped around Jesus' wrists)
2nd Station: Jesus is Made to Carry His Cross (Wooden Cross)
3rd Station: Jesus Falls the First Time (Band-Aid #1)
4th Station: Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother (Blue ribbon, like Mother Mary's veil)
5th Station: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus (Wooden Heart, to represent Simon's change of heart)
6th Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus (Piece of cloth w/ face of Jesus)
7th Station: Jesus Falls a Second Time (Band-Aid #2)
8th Station: Women of Jerusalem Cry for Jesus (A Tissue)
9th Station: Jesus Falls a Third Time (Band-Aid #3)
10th Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments (Purple Felt)
11th Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (Nails)
12th Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Crucifix)
13th Station: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross (Picture of Pieta)
14th Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb (Rock, like the stone placed in front of the tomb)
Idea found here: Pondered In My Heart
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
2nd-3rd Grade; Week 11
History-- For this subject the children listened to The Trojan Horse, by Emily Little. Thoughtful comments and questions were asked during the story. Following storytime, the students colored a picture of the Trojan Horse. The sheet also contained lines if parents would like their kids to write a sentence or two about the picture.
Religion-- we talked about the 5th Commandment, learning about what is forbidden, but also how we can take positive action -- by being kind to others, avoiding quarrels, etc. The kids then drew a picture of how they can obey the 5th commandment.
English -- we went over the seasons, did Lesson 44 orally, and then copied the first three sentences from the board. The children also had an exciting presentation -- Miss Q. brought in a live rabbit! We did not have time for Latin or poetry this week.
Science-- the students learned about amphibians. We viewed pictures, talked about different kinds of amphibians, reviewed metamorphosis, and then made a flip book about the life cycle of a frog. We numbered each stage of frog development, and the students cut out and pasted the pictures.
History-- For this subject the children listened to The Trojan Horse, by Emily Little. Thoughtful comments and questions were asked during the story. Following storytime, the students colored a picture of the Trojan Horse. The sheet also contained lines if parents would like their kids to write a sentence or two about the picture.
Religion-- we talked about the 5th Commandment, learning about what is forbidden, but also how we can take positive action -- by being kind to others, avoiding quarrels, etc. The kids then drew a picture of how they can obey the 5th commandment.
English -- we went over the seasons, did Lesson 44 orally, and then copied the first three sentences from the board. The children also had an exciting presentation -- Miss Q. brought in a live rabbit! We did not have time for Latin or poetry this week.
Science-- the students learned about amphibians. We viewed pictures, talked about different kinds of amphibians, reviewed metamorphosis, and then made a flip book about the life cycle of a frog. We numbered each stage of frog development, and the students cut out and pasted the pictures.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
4th-6th Grade Co-op Week 11
Religion-
We discussed the upcoming 2nd Sunday of Lent in which Mother Church gives us some encouragement by reading the Transfiguration. Christ encouraged Peter, James, and John by showing Himself in some of His divine glory, rather than keeping it hidden in His human form. We talked about keeping our eyes on the prize: heaven! But to keep in mind that we can not have the crown without first having the cross. There would be no Easter if there was no Good Friday. We also talked about offering up our Lenten penances for the good of others, to help us stay on track. It is easier to pass up temptation if you keep that intention in mind. I told the children to look up to St. Francis of Assisi, who is a prime example of someone who embraces his cross.
Latin-
The children were blessed to have Mrs. Rolling come in and teach Latin! She livened up the class with some songs to help them review 1st declensions and 1st conjugations.
English-
We discussed possessive form and I read aloud some sentences. The children would name the noun that has possession and what it possessed.
Science-
We went over each characteristic of an amphibian as the children drew out the life cycle of a frog.
History-
We very quickly and briefly discussed the ending of The Odyssey and Penelope's competition for the suitors who wanted to marry her. She agreed to marry anyone who could string her husband's bow and shoot it through 12 axes- a task that she knew only her husband could do. Then the children had a fantastic demonstration on bows by Mr. Durgin. After that, they were given a chance to string a bow made by Mr. Rolling. Whoever could string the bow, could also shoot the bow! Three students were able to string it and then competed for the bow in a shooting contest. Congratulations to Z. Durgin, I. Cummings, and C. Powell! A big congrats to I.C. who won the competition and took the bow home. Thank you Mr. Rolling and Mr. Durgin!!
We discussed the upcoming 2nd Sunday of Lent in which Mother Church gives us some encouragement by reading the Transfiguration. Christ encouraged Peter, James, and John by showing Himself in some of His divine glory, rather than keeping it hidden in His human form. We talked about keeping our eyes on the prize: heaven! But to keep in mind that we can not have the crown without first having the cross. There would be no Easter if there was no Good Friday. We also talked about offering up our Lenten penances for the good of others, to help us stay on track. It is easier to pass up temptation if you keep that intention in mind. I told the children to look up to St. Francis of Assisi, who is a prime example of someone who embraces his cross.
Latin-
The children were blessed to have Mrs. Rolling come in and teach Latin! She livened up the class with some songs to help them review 1st declensions and 1st conjugations.
English-
We discussed possessive form and I read aloud some sentences. The children would name the noun that has possession and what it possessed.
Science-
We went over each characteristic of an amphibian as the children drew out the life cycle of a frog.
History-
Monday, February 18, 2013
Co-op Meeting #11, K-1st
Religion - today we discussed the Sacrament of Penance, what it is and the five steps to prepare for it, using O.H.F. Lesson 9 catechism questions and the St. Joseph's First Holy Communion catechism.
English - our picture study was titled "Soap Bubbles" (PLL Lesson 126). After a lively discussion, we went outside to construct our own "bubble wands" from wire, dipping them in liquid soap. We discovered that no matter what the shape of your bubble-maker, the bubbles always came out circular!
Poetry - a few students performed "Whole Duty of Children" from last week, and we worked on learning the first stanza of "The City Mouse Lives in a House" for this week.
History - we read Aesop's Fable "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse" in play format and then acted it out. There is an accompanying coloring page in their binder, which we did in class.
Geography - we labeled a few additional items on our map of Ancient Greece, namely an "M" for the Mediterranean Sea and a "A" for the Aegean Sea. We also reviewed some of our terms from last week (land, sea, island, the "finger-like" landform of Greece and the large island of Crete).
Science - we reviewed the characteristics of the class fish from last week and discussed the new ones for amphibians (from CCM). We read a little about amphibians from The Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock, learned that there are tailed and tailless amphibians, and saw many photographs of frogs and salamanders. We also added these newly learned characteristics to our lapbook.
At home - There is a great coloring page of a frog on the online suite as well as a mini book on the life cycle of the frog if you'd like to continue our Science study at home this week.
English - our picture study was titled "Soap Bubbles" (PLL Lesson 126). After a lively discussion, we went outside to construct our own "bubble wands" from wire, dipping them in liquid soap. We discovered that no matter what the shape of your bubble-maker, the bubbles always came out circular!
Poetry - a few students performed "Whole Duty of Children" from last week, and we worked on learning the first stanza of "The City Mouse Lives in a House" for this week.
History - we read Aesop's Fable "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse" in play format and then acted it out. There is an accompanying coloring page in their binder, which we did in class.
Geography - we labeled a few additional items on our map of Ancient Greece, namely an "M" for the Mediterranean Sea and a "A" for the Aegean Sea. We also reviewed some of our terms from last week (land, sea, island, the "finger-like" landform of Greece and the large island of Crete).
Science - we reviewed the characteristics of the class fish from last week and discussed the new ones for amphibians (from CCM). We read a little about amphibians from The Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock, learned that there are tailed and tailless amphibians, and saw many photographs of frogs and salamanders. We also added these newly learned characteristics to our lapbook.
At home - There is a great coloring page of a frog on the online suite as well as a mini book on the life cycle of the frog if you'd like to continue our Science study at home this week.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Homework Assignments Co-op Week #11 (4th-6th)
Schola Rosa Homework Assignments (4th-6th graders)
February 18, 2013 - Feast of St. Bernadette
Co-op Week 11
Religion (worth 5 tickets)
*Compose individual meditations on the third and fourth stations from the Stations of the Cross. Learn the hymn “Stabat Mater”. (You will be composing meditations for all the Stations over the next few weeks. Feel free to do more now if you please)
*Read about the Transfiguration in Sacred Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-13
Latin (worth 2 tickets)
Complete Latin Review assignment found on Schola Rosa On-line Suite
English (worth 2 tickets):
Complete Lesson 37. Pages are provided on the Schola Rosa On-line Suite
Poetry (worth 2 tickets)
*Copy the next four lines of John Keats’ poem. In poetry, each new line is capitalized, even if it’s the middle of a sentence. Make sure you do this. :) This poem was written by John Keats in 1816 shortly after reading Homer for the first time. Up until that point, Homer’s epic poems were unavailable to those who did not read Greek. Chapman, the name mentioned in the title, refers to George Chapman. He was an Elizabethan playwright who translated Homer’s works into English. How do you think Keats felt on first looking into Chapman’s Homer?
*Work on memorizing CCM Great Words II, Week 11
Science
No homework this week.
History (worth 3 tickets)
Complete the writing lesson provided on the Schola Rosa On-line Suite (essay on what makes a house a home).
Geography (worth 2 tickets)
On your Ancient Greece map from last week, label the following points and underline them:
Knossos, Mycenae, Troy, Byzantium, Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, Mount Olympus, Delphi
February 18, 2013 - Feast of St. Bernadette
Co-op Week 11
Religion (worth 5 tickets)
*Compose individual meditations on the third and fourth stations from the Stations of the Cross. Learn the hymn “Stabat Mater”. (You will be composing meditations for all the Stations over the next few weeks. Feel free to do more now if you please)
*Read about the Transfiguration in Sacred Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-13
Latin (worth 2 tickets)
Complete Latin Review assignment found on Schola Rosa On-line Suite
English (worth 2 tickets):
Complete Lesson 37. Pages are provided on the Schola Rosa On-line Suite
Poetry (worth 2 tickets)
*Copy the next four lines of John Keats’ poem. In poetry, each new line is capitalized, even if it’s the middle of a sentence. Make sure you do this. :) This poem was written by John Keats in 1816 shortly after reading Homer for the first time. Up until that point, Homer’s epic poems were unavailable to those who did not read Greek. Chapman, the name mentioned in the title, refers to George Chapman. He was an Elizabethan playwright who translated Homer’s works into English. How do you think Keats felt on first looking into Chapman’s Homer?
*Work on memorizing CCM Great Words II, Week 11
Science
No homework this week.
History (worth 3 tickets)
Complete the writing lesson provided on the Schola Rosa On-line Suite (essay on what makes a house a home).
Geography (worth 2 tickets)
On your Ancient Greece map from last week, label the following points and underline them:
Knossos, Mycenae, Troy, Byzantium, Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, Mount Olympus, Delphi
Virtue- Co-op Meeting #11 (Kindness)
Week 11- Kindness
Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Synonym: goodness Antonym: cruelty
“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own home. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor . . . Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.” - Blessed Mother Teresa
How to Practice This Virtue:
Share your possessions generously with friends and family.Be a positive example to your friends and peers. A good friend should help others improve themselves, not lead them to be bad.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Co-op Meeting #10 4th-6th Grade
Religion: The children discussed Ash Wednesday with Mrs. Powell.
Latin: Mrs. Powell reviewed past lessons with the class.
English: Children learned that seasons are not capitalized.
Science: We dissected a fish!
History: The children copied the History memory verse from CCM. We discussed Homer and briefly went over the Iliad and the beginning of the Odyssey.
Homework assignments were sent home along with any handouts needed to complete the assignments.
Latin: Mrs. Powell reviewed past lessons with the class.
English: Children learned that seasons are not capitalized.
Science: We dissected a fish!
History: The children copied the History memory verse from CCM. We discussed Homer and briefly went over the Iliad and the beginning of the Odyssey.
Homework assignments were sent home along with any handouts needed to complete the assignments.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Art: Making Jewelry!
We examined two necklaces. The first necklace was symmetrical in the area of shape because two kinds of beads alternated throughout it but those beads did not follow a pattern of color. The other necklace was symmetrical in the aspect of matching colors across the mirror image but the beads had slightly different shapes. Both necklaces were beautiful because there was some symmetry to balance them.
We all decided that this project would have been easier to do using wire which would have the thin strength needed to quickly string a long chain of beads into a necklace. Symmetry was encouraged but not required. The students really enjoyed creating their project which many of them wore for the rest of the day!
Mass Times for Ash Wednesday
at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, VA.
7:00 am (Tridentine)
9:00 am
12:15 pm
6:30 am
Please note that on each Friday during Lent there will also be Stations of the Cross at 6:30 pm followed by Mass at 7 pm.
7:00 am (Tridentine)
9:00 am
12:15 pm
6:30 am
Please note that on each Friday during Lent there will also be Stations of the Cross at 6:30 pm followed by Mass at 7 pm.
God bless you all! May you have a fruitful and blessed Lent!
We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Monday, February 11, 2013
2nd-3rd Grade; Week 10
History -- We began class by going over the map work provided in CCM. Following this the children were introduced to Aesop, and we read Androcles and the Lion which provided a good example of the virtue for this week -- gratitude. The students then colored a picture of this story.
Religion -- We talked about the fourth commandment, and after some discussion the kids drew a picture of how they honor their parents.
English -- The topic was months of the year. We went over the answers to the fill in the blanks. (Lesson 43). I wrote the first six sentences on the board for the kids to copy. We also heard a very interesting report on chickens, followed by questions. Please check the schedule for presentations, as the students in this class are assigned two show and tells.
Latin -- we went over the roots assigned in the lesson plans
Music -- the children will be learning songs appropriate for Lent. I believe Margaret will be emailing these to parents, so look out for them. Please prepare for music in the co-op by practicing at home!
Science -- Today we learned about fish! The children enjoyed seeing a real fish (deceased (: ) We observed the scales, fins, gills, eyes, nostrils, and lateral line. Since the fish had been gutted, we were also able to see its backbone, and the fine bones attached to it. We then went to see the live fish in the fish tank and noticed how they use the fins to move, and open their mouths to take in water, and thus breathe. We returned to the classroom to draw our own fish and color them with watercolors. Those students who had time may also have labeled their drawings.
History -- We began class by going over the map work provided in CCM. Following this the children were introduced to Aesop, and we read Androcles and the Lion which provided a good example of the virtue for this week -- gratitude. The students then colored a picture of this story.
Religion -- We talked about the fourth commandment, and after some discussion the kids drew a picture of how they honor their parents.
English -- The topic was months of the year. We went over the answers to the fill in the blanks. (Lesson 43). I wrote the first six sentences on the board for the kids to copy. We also heard a very interesting report on chickens, followed by questions. Please check the schedule for presentations, as the students in this class are assigned two show and tells.Latin -- we went over the roots assigned in the lesson plans
Music -- the children will be learning songs appropriate for Lent. I believe Margaret will be emailing these to parents, so look out for them. Please prepare for music in the co-op by practicing at home!
Science -- Today we learned about fish! The children enjoyed seeing a real fish (deceased (: ) We observed the scales, fins, gills, eyes, nostrils, and lateral line. Since the fish had been gutted, we were also able to see its backbone, and the fine bones attached to it. We then went to see the live fish in the fish tank and noticed how they use the fins to move, and open their mouths to take in water, and thus breathe. We returned to the classroom to draw our own fish and color them with watercolors. Those students who had time may also have labeled their drawings.
Co-op Meeting #10, K-1st
Religion - our topic was The Childhood of Jesus (O.H.F. Chapter 5). We read the story of the "Flight into Egypt" from the Children's Bible, and then from the Catholic Children's Treasure Box series about Jesus as a child. We discussed the characteristics of Mary and St. Joseph. Finally, we read about the "Finding of Jesus in the Temple", and did a coloring page* on the Holy Family.
English - our picture study was an image of two chicks and a frog. After discussing the illustration, the children were asked to imagine a conversation between the characters in the picture and dictate their dialogue to the teacher. They then had the opportunity to read their "story" aloud (or have it read aloud) in front of the class. This writing exercise is also in their binder front pocket, along with a copy of the picture study*. Some students chose to opt out of the writing activity.
Poetry - we worked on memorizing the poem "Whole Duty of Children" from CCM Week 10. It was fun to see how many children recognized the author (Robert Lewis Stevenson) and could even name the other two poems of his we have learned! Although there wasn't time to work on it in class, there is a copywork / tracing page* for the children to do at home later this week, if you wish.
History - we read Aesop's Fable, "The Wolf and the Crane" written as a play. Then we acted out the story (fun!), and did a coloring page*
Geography - we reviewed the continents and the location of Egypt, and then moved north to find Greece. We discussed the mountainous geography of Greece, and briefly discussed the concept of a peninsula and an island. The children labeled Greece on their map with a "G" and the island of Crete with a "C". They could color or further label the map at home, if you'd like them to do so.
Science - we talked about vertebrates and their five classes, focusing in on fish today. After reading a bit about them from an Audubon First Field Guide, we observed live ones in the church building's aquarium and a dead one up close shared by the 2nd-3rd grade. In their lapbooks, they could add to the fish "booklet" by labeling body parts we discussed (head, tail, backbone, fins, gills) and or listing what makes a fish a fish: (1) lives in water (2) breathes with gills (3) has fins. (see CCM manual - Science Weeks 9 &10 - for further lapbook ideas)
*five hand-outs were given today. They should all be in the front pocket of your child's binder, since they were not hole-punched prior to class (sorry!).
English - our picture study was an image of two chicks and a frog. After discussing the illustration, the children were asked to imagine a conversation between the characters in the picture and dictate their dialogue to the teacher. They then had the opportunity to read their "story" aloud (or have it read aloud) in front of the class. This writing exercise is also in their binder front pocket, along with a copy of the picture study*. Some students chose to opt out of the writing activity.
Poetry - we worked on memorizing the poem "Whole Duty of Children" from CCM Week 10. It was fun to see how many children recognized the author (Robert Lewis Stevenson) and could even name the other two poems of his we have learned! Although there wasn't time to work on it in class, there is a copywork / tracing page* for the children to do at home later this week, if you wish.
History - we read Aesop's Fable, "The Wolf and the Crane" written as a play. Then we acted out the story (fun!), and did a coloring page*
Geography - we reviewed the continents and the location of Egypt, and then moved north to find Greece. We discussed the mountainous geography of Greece, and briefly discussed the concept of a peninsula and an island. The children labeled Greece on their map with a "G" and the island of Crete with a "C". They could color or further label the map at home, if you'd like them to do so.
Science - we talked about vertebrates and their five classes, focusing in on fish today. After reading a bit about them from an Audubon First Field Guide, we observed live ones in the church building's aquarium and a dead one up close shared by the 2nd-3rd grade. In their lapbooks, they could add to the fish "booklet" by labeling body parts we discussed (head, tail, backbone, fins, gills) and or listing what makes a fish a fish: (1) lives in water (2) breathes with gills (3) has fins. (see CCM manual - Science Weeks 9 &10 - for further lapbook ideas)
*five hand-outs were given today. They should all be in the front pocket of your child's binder, since they were not hole-punched prior to class (sorry!).
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Virtue for Co-op Meeting #10 (Gratitude)
Week 10- Gratitude
Gratitude: being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Synonym: appreciative Antonym: ungrateful
"O
my children, how great is Divine Providence! How generous God is to us!
How much He loves us! Let us always be grateful and good! Let us love
Him and never offend Him! In turn He will always provide for our needs."
-St. John Bosco
How to Practice This Virtue:
Write thank you notes after you receive birthday or Christmas presents.
Try to go the whole day without complaining.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Attention parents of K-1st class!
Lapbooks ~
If your child was present for our last co-op meeting before winter break, they should have come home with a lapbook (barely begun). Please remember to bring those with you on Monday, as we will be adding to them for the next few weeks. Also - if you haven't done so already (I'll be working with my own kids to do them over the weekend :)...see the blog post for Week 9, K-1st for instructions on how to do the first few steps in creating the vertebrate lapbook. We will continue adding to it from that point in class.
If you were not present for co-op Week 9, I will have lapbook materials for your child, and will help them get started.
Thank you!
Kathryn
If your child was present for our last co-op meeting before winter break, they should have come home with a lapbook (barely begun). Please remember to bring those with you on Monday, as we will be adding to them for the next few weeks. Also - if you haven't done so already (I'll be working with my own kids to do them over the weekend :)...see the blog post for Week 9, K-1st for instructions on how to do the first few steps in creating the vertebrate lapbook. We will continue adding to it from that point in class.
If you were not present for co-op Week 9, I will have lapbook materials for your child, and will help them get started.
Thank you!
Kathryn
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Schola Rosa if FULL again!
Announcement: There is no longer an opening for Schola Rosa this spring! Thank you for your interest!
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